Site Member Introductions

[C Benware]

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Oops! I goofed up on my first post...the bun left the oven
9 months ago, that was right about the time that all of my
home improvement projects came to a screaching halt. So, no
I have no medical excuse for my lack of motivation...

...Stress is when you wake up screaming & realize that you weren't even sleeping...

[C Benware]

Hello everyone,
I am really stoked to have found this site...so far a lot of my questions have been answered and I can feel the embers of motivation heatin' up.
I am a CAD Drafter, I'm supposed to be going back to school to get my degree in Engineering, but haven't figured out what area I am most likely to be happy with.
Up until we purchased our first home last year, I didn't have any experience with major home improvements/repairs. Since the purchase I have layed a ceramic tile floor, stripped and repainted my kitchen cabinets, put fluted glass inserts in said cabinet doors, stripped more wallpaper than should be legal for 1 house, put back up just about that much paint/wallpaper, faux finished 3 rooms worth of walls and put down peel and stick linoleum. Now that the bun is in the oven, I have ideas but no time or energy.
A lot of apprehension, and never enough money...that's my excuse.
It's been a year since we've taken ownership and I have about 10 years worth of projects...so I expect that I will be here a lot.
You all seem like a friendly bunch (w/ the exception of a couple of not so nice posts from a couple of people) and your advice and instructions are very re-assuring. I can't wait to post.[:I]


...Stress is when you wake up screaming & realize that you weren't even sleeping...

[HayZee518]

Hi, I'm HayZee518 - I am in upstate NY age 57 and still kicking.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Master Electrician - 40 years+
Journeyman Electrician - 45+
Bethlehem Steel 6 yrs - Open Hearth Electrical
Chicopee Manufacturing - Mass - Electrical Maint
National Blank Book Co - Holyoke Mass - Electrical
Western Mass Electric Co - 19 1/2 years - Electrical & Operations
Infiniti Graphics - Enfield CT - Electrical
Buffalo China Corp - Buffalo NY electrical & Mechanical
George Moore Trucking - Keeseville NY - Rebuild Starters and Alternators
Interests furniture building, Woodworking repair, New construction, Concrete, Roofing, Tile, Flooring, Computers, Siding, Plumbing, Karaoke

[LazyPup]

If the truth were told i think i am a perpetual student with a sideline in the building trades.
Refrigeration and air conditioning,,del mar college, corpus christi, tex
Basic electricity,,,, del mar college, corpus christi, tex.
High pressure boiler fireman,,Springfield technical community college, springfield, Mass.
Licensed 2nd class fireman ,,commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Certified Maintenance craftsman, massachusetts civil service commission
Locksmith, Locksmithing Institute of America, little falls, New Jersey
Certified Journeyman plumber, Locklyn vocational tech, Milton, Florida
certified Master Plumber, Florida Department of Labor Apprenticeship board
Experienced in site preparation and concrete foundation work ( two years.)
35 years experience as a maintenance tech in schools, hospitals and apartment communities
currently self employed as a general contractor doing rehabs on older homes for rentals.
Principle hobby, computer, photography, Amateur Radio (licensed general class) and wood working.
part time hobby farmer on 60 acres (if i can ever get time to get the crops planted that is)

[bhowe]

I did see a new members section so I figured this would be the place to come introduce myself. Found this site while cruising around on the internet, thought I'd come on in and give it a look. I'm a metal stud framer (7years), and a drywaller, (9 years). Have also been a painter, plastere, taper, E.I.F.S., and roofer. If it requires physical work, I'm doing it. Never did get that whole work smarter not harder thing. LOL. Well, anyway, hope to be of some help to all who need it. Thanks

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Prosanddiyers/

[mrcaptainbob]

Retired. Thirty-four years as engineering designer with major auto company. Besides wife, hobbies inlude BOATING (yes, it's all capitals!), working on our 140 year old 'project' house, reading, anything scientific, or somewhat interesting.

[Hawk]

Well, it's very nice to meet everyone. [8D] My name is Dan and I'm a professional plumber by day with an engineering background. Have always liked to tinker with things. My biggest love is computers, 2nd to my wife of coarse. I love to help folks if I can. It's a pleasure to be here!

• Professional (Ind/Com) Journeyman Service Plumber. 15 years with current employer, 23+ in the field.
• Certified Engineering Operations Executive (CEOE) degree through the AHMA, subsidiary of Cornell University.
• Journeyman Stationary Plant Engineer (Local 501).

More info here: http://www.broadbandreports.com/profile/u/864112

[Troy]

Professionally I am a computer consultant, recreationally I enjoy enhancing the aesthetic and financial value of our home. My wife and I usually have at least one home project going at all times. Sometimes our projects take a lot longer than we thought they would, but we always try to have fun while doing them.

I worked my way through part of school as an electrician's apprentice, so I have some professional experience there. Everything else I know is from books, trial and error, or this forum! Thanks for all the great advice!

[mrcaptainbob]

That sounds like a great idea. Could be a category type list? 'real' job, as well as interests?...Many people have much knowledge in their hobbies...

[Hawk]

It might be nice and helpful if we had a thread where we (members) introduced ourselves and what trade(s) we're involved with. Just a thought, what do you think? [:I]

<center>edit: If approved, this thread would be fine.</center>

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