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11-09-2015, 08:51 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Grove City, PA
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Hi. I'm Jeff:)
Hello everyone.
I read through the section about being new to the forum and saw the suggestion to introduce myself at the Professional's Hangout. So here I am!
I have been in the construction industry since 1999, when I worked as a grunt for a contractor as a summer job while in college. It was love at first sight. I finished school and went into construction full time as a self-employed contractor. Here I am, almost 13 years later, still loving what I do (most days)!
I work on all aspects of residential jobs - plumbing, electric, carpentry, etc. I am not afraid to try new things. I don't enjoy drywall work or painting but have learned to tolerate both of them  I have done a limited amount of tile work over the years.
I went to the first part of the Schluter Innovation workshop this past March and that changed everything for me. I was inspired and empowered knowing there was a solid system that didn't have too steep of a learning curve.
I've since done a complete tile shower from start to finish and was pleased with the results. I'm getting a little faster and better every time. The funny thing is that the seminar was a week after I finished another tile shower and saw everything I should have done differently! 
I appreciate everyone who uses their time to offer professional advice to folks trying to do a good job. You have already helped me. I am not an expert in the tile world, but I do have decent working knowledge of other areas. Hopefully I can be an asset to this forum. Thank you for the professional and friendly culture here.
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11-09-2015, 08:56 PM
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Registered Muser
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Issaquah, Washington
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Welcome Jeff and great introduction. 
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11-09-2015, 09:17 PM
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Contractor -- Schluterville Graduate
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Columbus, Georgia
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Originally Posted by Jeff
I work on all aspects of residential jobs - plumbing, electric, carpentry, etc
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I got into the trades in the 70's. ALBOE. In the late 70's decided to concentrate on one trade, cabinets and millwork. I still do tile on my own house but make better money as a licensed GC when I let out other trades who are pros at what they do on contract jobs.
Specializing in one trade separates you from the crowd rather than being a jack of all trades, handyman type.
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11-09-2015, 09:23 PM
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builder, anti-builder, rebuilder -- Retired Moderator
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: oahu
Posts: 13,164
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Welcome Jeff.
Grew up in SE PA near Phila. Had a buddy from Mars. 
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dana
"the road to hell is paved with osb, mastic, pre-mixed latex 'grout' or 'thinset', "
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11-09-2015, 09:35 PM
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Moderator -- Mud Man
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Princeton,Tx.- Dallas area
Posts: 33,206
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I have a lot of friends from Mars, some family members too.
Welcome, Jeff. 
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11-09-2015, 09:38 PM
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Moderator emeritus
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Boerne, Texas
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Welcome aboard, Jeff.
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11-09-2015, 09:44 PM
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Registered Tile/Stone User
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Outer Banks, NC
Posts: 1,592
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Howdy, Jeff!
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11-09-2015, 11:03 PM
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Moderator -- Wisconsin Kitchen & Bath Remodeler
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Oak Creek, WI
Posts: 22,575
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Welcome to the forum, Jeff!
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11-09-2015, 11:22 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: NW Arkansas, Ozark Mountains
Posts: 11,817
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Hello, Jeff. Welcome to the forum. 
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11-10-2015, 12:53 AM
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Tile and Stone Contractor
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Maui
Posts: 3,644
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Welcome Jeff.
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11-10-2015, 07:04 AM
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Tile Contractor
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Sherrodsville, Ohio
Posts: 6,599
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Welcome aboard Jeff.
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The name's Greg 
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11-10-2015, 07:52 AM
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Mudmeister
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Rosanky, Texas
Posts: 68,259
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Glad to make your acquaintance, Jeff. Welcome aboard.
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11-10-2015, 08:20 AM
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Systems Engineer and Moderator, JB Forums
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Dexter, MI
Posts: 14,400
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Hi Jeff, welcome.
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11-10-2015, 10:11 AM
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Texas Tile Contractor
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Beaumont, Texas
Posts: 8,340
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Welcome to our corner of the World...! 
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Laz...
“I came, I saw, she conquered."
The original Latin seems to have been garbled.”
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