Deane Biermeier Freelance Writer Expertise Home repair Construction Remodeling Introduction Deane Biermeier is a contractor with nearly 30 years experience in home repair, maintenance, remodeling, and carpentry.Highlights27+ years of experience in the remodeling, repair, and maintenance of residential property industry16+ years self-employed in the industryLicensed building contractor from 2002 to 2008 (contractor number BC-572364)Currently active in the operation of a local home repair and DIY consultation serviceCertified lead carpenter by The National Association of the Remodeling Industry in 2003Received the Environmental Protection Agency certificationReceived the Minnesota Special Engineers Boiler licensePast owner of two residential remodeling firms and a rental property maintenance firmPast content provider for local real estate investing and house flipping website Experience Deane’s career in remodeling began in the early '90s when he started a residential siding company along with two partners. His first job as a carpenter and contractor involved removing the roof of a one-story home and replacing it with a second story. From there, he went on to gain experience in all aspects of home remodeling.In 2008, he left the mainstream contracting business to fill a void in the growing single-family rental property maintenance field. This endeavor allowed him to acquire vast knowledge and skills in the areas of electrical installation and repair, HVAC repair, plumbing, and appliance repair under the tutelage of industry experts.Deane worked for several investors on house-flipping projects but had often missed the one-on-one connections of the home maintenance field. Recently, Deane has gone back to his love of maintaining a small home repair service along with a consulting service which empowers his customers to tackle their DIY projects. Education Certifications and LicensesReceived the National Association of the Remodelers Institute lead carpenter certificationReceived the Environmental Protection Agency certificationReceived the Minnesota Special Engineers Boiler licenseCertified lead carpenter by The National Association of the Remodeling Industry in 2003 Lifewire and Dotdash Meredith Lifewire, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is a Top 10 technology information website, as rated by Comscore, a leading internet measurement company. We provide trusted, clear, and actionable answers to your most pressing technology questions vetted by certified experts, as well as trustworthy product recommendations so you can make the most informed purchasing decisions. Learn more about us and our editorial process.