On Sat, 19 May 2007 17:52:37 -0400, mm
wrote:


It's conceivable that this project should wait until more of the
hurricane damage has been fixed. A year?

I meant to say, "or two".

And maybe by then, the OP's tool supply and skill set will have
improved so that he can do it himself.

At the very least, the cost of labor should go down or the quality of
available labor should go up when there is less work to be done in
Florida.

It doesn't sound essential, and one can say, "I can't find anyone."
Everyone should know by now about the work situation in Florida. At
least everyone in Florda.

Even if he could find someone by paying enough, wouldn't it be better
for everyone as a whole if that guy were doing someone's roof or some
part of his house that is more essential, like the walls.