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Mr. Ed Del Grande is a columnist for the Scripps Howard News Service covering construction and do-it-yourself projects.[CR-LF][CR-LF]Mr. Del Grande has over 25 years of experience in every aspect of construction. He was born and raised in a family-owned plumbing business. Between 1981-1991, Mr. Del Grande spent his days working in construction and nights as a professional comedian. [CR-LF][CR-LF]He was voted one of the funniest comedians in America by Showtime TV and appeared on ABC TV's America's Funniest People. He retired from comedy in 1992 and decided to combine his performing and construction talents in the how-to home-improvement television field. He first joined HGTV with shows such as Dream Builders and The Fix and went on to become one of the most respected and experienced how-to personalities on TV. Mr. Del Grande is one of DIY networks' busiest hosts and appears on Ed the Plumber, Warehouse Warriors, DIY Plumbing, Help on the Homefront and I Did It With Duct Tape on Do It Yourself. [CR-LF][CR-LF]He holds master licenses in pipefitting, fire protection and plumbing and is also a licensed private pilot.

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