Grease-Clogged Drain - Prevent With Sink Strainer Last week, I shared my broken boiler saga. Even though I did the repair myself, I was still out of pocket almost $540.00. Had I been forced to hire a professional to do the repair, the total bill would have approached $1,000.00. I’m sure he would have marked […]
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Wall-Hung Toilet Plumbing - It's Very Easy I’ve shared in past columns how I’ve been blessed to help my son complete a massive remodeling project. He purchased a new single-story three-bedroom home four years ago. This house had a massive wide-open, full basement beneath all the upstairs living space. He decided to carve this space […]
Prevent Mold in Bathroom You may be plagued with mold and mildew in your tub and shower area. It’s a very common problem. The good news is that if you’re willing to spend just 30 extra seconds once you’ve rinsed off all the body wash and shampoo from your hair, I can just about guarantee […]
Septic Tank Too High - Idiot Installer My best friend in Cincinnati, Ohio, Richard Andersen, had his septic tank installed too low. This story is about installing a septic tank too high. I’m about to share an incredible story about Jennifer’s new $20,000.00 septic tank that failed in the first year. You may not care […]
Prier P-118 Installation Video This is the Prier P-118 hot/cold outdoor hydrant hose bib. It's very easy to install. I offer phone coaching if you get stuck. Tim CarterTim built custom homes and did ultra-custom remodeling for 20+ years before launching his Ask the Builder media presence. He was selected as one of the Big […]
Plumbing Repair Cost - How to Avoid Them You may think I don’t suffer as you might. I don’t know of a living person who looks forward to an expensive service call. Your AC may quit on the hottest day, your kitchen sink may get clogged with egg shells three hours before your Thanksgiving guests […]
Laundry Faucet Replacement - It's Very Easy Laundry faucet replacement is easy. You don't need to call an expensive plumber. You may or may not know that not only am I a home builder, but I’ve also been a master plumber since age 29. I was drawn to the plumbing craft because of its fascinating […]
Subway Tile Bathroom I have been installing a stunning green subway tile the past two weekends in my son’s new basement bathroom. Subway tile is rectangular in shape. The grout joints between each tile have the same back-and-forth staggered pattern as mortar joints between bricks in a wall. It’s a fascinating look, and one you […]
Bathroom Condensation Causes Mildew Do you wage a constant war against mold and mildew in your home, especially in your bathroom? You’re not alone. Millions of people fight this scourge, and businesses have tried to develop all sorts of products to slow or stop the growth of this ugly, black organism. Your chances of slowing […]
Water Lines for a House - No Clear Winner I’ve been a master plumber since age 29. I know, it might seem odd to you that a builder is also a plumber. I was attracted to plumbing for several reasons. Designing a plumbing system is a fun and challenging three-dimensional (3D) puzzle. I still draw […]
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