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Dennis Howard's avatar

Tenacious

Scrounge

Clever

Heroic

Ingenious

Noble

Know-how

Endurance

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Renee Hale's avatar

A beautiful end result! Your designs remind me of this house in NY which took the wood paneling quite a bit further than most. The owners used a mix of oak, ash, and redwood if I'm not mistaken. https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/22-Sarah-Ln_Hopewell-Junction_NY_12533_M36389-61642

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STEPHEN FOX's avatar

I remember--vaguely--your Herculean efforts to get the wood from the Dixie and build that beautiful floor. I was impressed then and remain impressed now every time I see it.

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Christina Kwapich's avatar

Great story and photographs. I have deep respect for the borders.

Currently ripping up some damaged planks in my house. With all the hubris of inexperience, I thought I might do the repair myself. I can see now that that would be a grave mistake. What's your hourly rate? Ha!

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Walter Tschinkel's avatar

I charge by the board. Happy to give you a quote.....

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Ellen Dadisman's avatar

Those floors are truly special. Loved the pic of Vicki and Erika!

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