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Paul Dhoore, an experienced builder originally from Belgium, is foregoing other commitments to restore his storm-damaged house in Damascus.

CAROLYN WILSON

Retiree Paul Dhoore measures the width of the windows as he repairs his Damascus home that was damaged last year by floodwaters from Hurricane Helene.

CAROLINE WILSON

Dhoore says it may take another year to complete the full restoration of his home.

CAROLYN WILSON

Paul Dhoore rummages through a stack of vintage vinyl records that got wet during the flooding from Hurricane Helene.

CAROLYN WILSON

Paul Dhoore also plans to repair his red VW bus that received damages from the flood waters. Dhoore and his wife sometimes used the bus for their travels around the country.

CAROLYN WILSON

CAROLYN R. WILSON Special to the Bristo

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