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About Bill Hutson
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Founder and President of Table Talk Foundation for Better Living Inc. a non-profit organization aimed at free home repair for the elderly, the disabled and the disadvantaged. Owner of Trinity Renovation LLC., a construction company specializing in renovation and repair in the residential and commercial areas. Also owner of B&P Custom Productions, a company which produces specialty wood products. I have expertise pertaining to all phases of residential construction.

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Remodel and rehab contractor from 1979 to 1993 specializing in restaurant remodel and home restoration. Jobsite troubleshooter assisting residential contractors through KA Components, Mid America Truss, and Kerkhoff Associates from 1993 until 2002. Contractors' consultant 1990 to present. Expert Consultant to the local court system. Registered contractor with The Fedral Government, FEMA and several insurance companies. Founder and President of Table Talk Foundation for Better Living Inc. a non-profit organization aimed at making home repairs for those who could not ohterwise afford to have them done.

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Table Talk Foundation for Better Living Inc. www.tabletalkministries.org Founder/President. Salvation Army, Putnam County Council Chairperson.

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Features have been published in Fleet Owner's Magazine, Trucker's News Magazine, The Daily Clintonian Newspaper and The Hoosier Topics Newspaper. We have also done features on WKJK and WREB radio stations.

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We have helped some of the more prominent home builders in the central Indiana area. Now, we try to focus most of our attention on the needy.
We have recently been awarded the "Make a Difference Award" from WTHI channel 10 in Terre Haute Indiana.
 
   

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Topic: Home Improvement--General



Expert: Bill Hutson
Date: 1/25/2008
Subject: grab bar

Question
I have to install a grab bar for my father in-law to use to help him get up from the toilet.  
Is it best to install it at an angle, horizontal or vertical?
He also weighs about 240lbs.

Answer
Dave,
These are usually installed at an angle, BUT, if the person who will use it is available, I like to ask what would be best for their individual needs.

Make sure your screws go into studs, if not use a suitable anchoring system rated for 1.5 times his weight.
Bill Hutson

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