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General Building Contractor, Certified Home Inspector and Licensed EPA Renovator. I am winding down my years of pounding nails, building custom homes and additions, renovating kitchens and bathrooms, and converting cellars and attics into beautiful living spaces. I am doing more and more home inspections as my bones age and my back gives out. Now I find it easier to look objectively at home structures than to build them. My goal here on Stack Exchange is to help DIY'ers do it the right way and share my years of building experience with them. I may not always give the most popular answer, but I will always give my best informed advise.

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Apr 27	answered	What is the process for power washing and staining a deck?
Apr 26	answered	Can I build a 28" retaining wall using blocks with no lip?
Apr 24	answered	Should I use underlay when tiling a bathroom?
Apr 24	answered	What type of nail gun is recommended?
Apr 23	answered	What should be done about water under bathroom floor tiles?
Apr 21	answered	What do I need to consider when enlarging a basement apartment by opening up an attached garden shed?
Apr 20	answered	How do I repair a warped sliding glass door track?
Apr 20	answered	Is it feasible to cover low-pile carpet with a 1/4" subfloor and vinyl tile in a kitchen?
Apr 19	answered	How can I make tiki torch holders from PVC pipe or equivalent?
Apr 17	answered	Are most contractors capable of building any home?
Apr 14	answered	Should I use primer alone first, or can I use paint+primer on renovated/patched walls?
Apr 10	answered	What protection is needed to access the crawlspace under the house?
Apr 10	answered	How can I clean oil stains from vitreous floor tiles?
Apr 10	answered	What can I do about this gap between a wooden board and the sink?
Apr 9	answered	What should I do about a crack in the concrete slab in my living room?
Apr 9	answered	Which comes first - Flooring or Kitchen Remodel?
Apr 9	answered	Can I use engineered I joists as studs in a wall?
Apr 5	answered	Should I peel off the top layer of vinyl in preparation for tiling?
Apr 5	answered	How can I install a pendant light fixture on a cathedral ceiling with no attic space?
Apr 3	answered	Do deck coatings work as claimed?