
H.R. Helm is an accomplished DIY craftsman. He has been DIY since childhood and is now a septuagenarian. He is experienced in wood and metal construction, having designed and built several houses and metal buildings. He built every permanent building on his current homestead and did all the plumbing and electrical work.
He has several years experience as a professional cabinet builder, and he is an accomplished auto repairman, having operated an auto repair business for many years. He currently has a home shop where he sharpens and rebuilds saws, repairs lawn mowers, mobility scooters, hydraulic jacks, and anything else that comes along. He also builds custom tools for metal working.
Invention prototypes are another of his many accomplishments. He owned and operated a manufacturing business building Compact Utility Vehicles for homeowner use. H.R. enjoys making jams and jellies during fruit season along with cooking meals. He is committed to outdoor cooking in a Bar-B-Q pit he welded together several years ago. He maintains fruit and nut trees along with helping his wife with a vegetable garden. He farmed commercial garden produce for several years. It helps to have over 50 years of farming and ranching experience.
Employment/Education Highlights
ASE Certified Master Auto Technician
Certified Welder
Cross country truck driver -- over dimensional freight
Design Engineer/Project Manager for injection molded plastic company
Bus Driver/Substitute Teacher
Inventor with two patents (weight training – anti-rollback for manual wheelchair)
BS in Industrial Technology
-
The Most Common Problems of Older Homes (And How to Fix Them)
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure....
-
How to Add Privacy to Glass
A professionally sandblasted surface can be expensive....
-
Humanely Deterring Pests From Your Attic in 5 Steps
Small critters don't belong in your attic....
-
How to Install Skylights in Your Attic
Skylights can be a step toward making an attic livable....
-
What You Should Consider When You Plan a Home Addition
It can bring more room and value to your house....
-
Plank Replacement
Read the instructions through before you get started....
-
How to Balance Asymmetric Windows in a Room
An unbalanced room is typically difficult to spend time in....
-
Fix a Creepy, Squeaky Stair Tread
Try these simple solutions....
-
Basement Window Well Covers
It's a good idea to protect them from flooding and pests....
-
Air Tight Drywall, Simple Caulk and Seal for Air Movement Control
It's an important component in energy efficiency....
-
How to Finish Carpet Remnants
Create a rug that fits with your existing design....
-
Acid Staining Concrete Countertops: Mistakes to Avoid
A few costly mistakes can make the problem worse....
-
How to Fix a Cracked Kitchen Tile Backsplash
Your kitchen tile backsplash can have chipped edges....
-
Install River Rock Tile as a Backsplash
River rock tile is a stylish and affordable option....
-
Tips for Etching into Marble Tiles
It's been a design element for thousands of years....
-
How to Install Drywall Ceiling Panels Using Deadmen
They're both functional and aesthetically valuable....
-
How to Measure for the Correct Storm Window Replacement
Measuring for a storm window replacement can be frustrating....
-
How to Install Metal Corner Bead
Corner bead is usually a slender plastic or metal strip....
-
How to Make Your Own Foam Soap
Make your own foam soap for savings....
-
Travertine Tile Finishes: Tumbled, Polished and Honed
Travertine tile is a popular choice of finish in many homes....