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QUESTION: I am trying to renovate a home that has been vacant for two years. There is much to be done. My question is do I start with the plumbing, floors, bathroom, basement,or kitchen; inside or outside of the house? I will be doing this long distance.
-- Pat Jones from Cincinnati, OH
ANSWER:
I would highly recommend you get an on-site general contractor because of the level of work being done and for supervising purposes.
Expert's Bio
Jim Jennette is an expert in the plumbing industry and works at the Mr. Rooter Corporation. With more than 20 years of plumbing experience, he is knowledgeable in many areas including installation of plumbing, piping and fixtures. Jim is also skilled in garbage disposals, water heaters and boilers as well as pipe bursting and relining, which is new technology to replace broken underground piping without digging up yards and sidewalks. Before operating a full-service plumbing shop for 15 years, Jim was an educator of English students. He now coaches Mr. Rooter franchise owners in every aspect of their businesses as a franchise consultant, a position he’s had for five years. Jim’s extensive knowledge and resources give him the tools to tackle any plumbing issue or question.
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