Brian Paul

Brian Paul is a licensed general contractor in Tennessee, with over 22 years of experience in home construction and home improvement.

Brian Paul, DIY Expert for Appliance Analysts

Brian began his construction career as a teenager, and became a licensed general contractor in Tennessee in 2002 and started his own company. Before this, Brian attended Tusculum University in Greeneville, Tennessee earning both a bachelor of science and a master of arts in business management.

Brian has a unique approach to construction as a general contractor, because he gets personally involved in every detail. If Brian has a superpower, it’s curiosity. If there’s something new to be learned then Brian will be in the thick of it.

As a result, he’s accumulated experience with nearly every construction technique and material available, so he can offer insights and advice in a way that everyone can understand. 

As a contributor to online construction magazines, Brian provides product reviews and advice for working with building professionals. Brian’s tips come from a professional’s point of view, but are written for non-professionals in an attempt to improve communication between builders and homeowners.

When not helping review our home and DIY content, Brian also works in other industries like artificial intelligence platforms, software development, and in the aviation industry – where he provides reviews of aircraft and general aviation blogs for aviation magazines.


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More from Brian Paul

Power Tools

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How to Improve Ventilation in a Kitchen Without Windows

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How Long Does It Take for Mold to Grow? It Depends!

Wondering how long mold takes to grow? You're not alone! Read this quick guide to learn all there is to know about mold!
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Comparing 12-Volt vs 18-Volt Cordless Drills & Tools

Are you having a hard time comparing a 12v vs 18v drill? You're not alone. Read this quick guide to learn all about their differences.
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DIY Shower Tiles

How to Repair a Leaking Shower Without Removing Tiles

Do you have a leaking shower? Don't worry! Read this quick guide to learn how to repair it without having to remove the tiles.
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Plywood

Fix a Sagging Mattress with Plywood … in Under 5 Minutes

Mattress dropping harder than a wet noodle? Find out how to use plywood to fix your sagging mattress in minutes.
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DIY Unfinished Basement Appliance Analysts Heat

Should You Heat Your Unfinished Basement?

Want to avoid freezing cold floors? Heating your basement can be a great solution, but only if done correctly. Find all about it here.
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How to (Safely) Run Gas Appliances From Small Propane Tanks

Safety's important when working with propane. Here's how to safely run any gas appliance from your small propane tanks.
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DIY 4 Simple Steps to Stop A Propane Tank Freezing Up

4 Simple Steps to Stop A Propane Tank Freezing Up

Is your propane tank freezing up and you're not sure why? Here are 4 simple tips to address the situation and get everything back to normal.
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DIY Does Your Propane Tank Keep Shutting Off

Does Your Propane Tank Keep Shutting Off? 6 Quick Fixes

Does your propane tank keep shutting off? The cause might surprise you. Read this quick guide to learn how to solve the issue.
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DIY Propane Tank Valve Open, But No Gas Flow

Propane Tank Valve Open, But No Gas Flow? Here’s Why

Is your propane tank's valve wide open, but there's no gas flow? Here's why this is happening and what you can do to get things back to normal.
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Power Tools Featured-dewalt-drill

Dead DeWalt Battery? Here’s 4 Ways To Fix It

Is your DeWalt battery refusing to charge? Then take a look at the 4 methods in this article that will help you fix this problem.
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