Secret Hiding Containers Not too long ago, I conducted a survey. I reached out to the tens of thousands of those who receive my free newsletter. I called it the Magic Wand Survey. I asked, “If you could wave a magic wand and have any useful and cool feature installed in your home, what would […]
Epoxy Repair for Concrete Several days ago I had a phone conversation with Wayne, a very good friend, after he and I completed our morning ritual Morse code conversation. He approached me at the ripe age of 74, wanting to learn Morse code. I took him under my wing, and now he’s very proficient. He […]
ADU and New House Cost Calculator. You may be sitting on the ADU or new-home-construction fence, wringing your hands and wallowing in worry about what it’s really going to cost. You’re frozen with fear that the price of your project will exceed your budget by many thousands of dollars. The risk is multiplied if you’re […]
Vessel Sink Drain A Vessel Sink Drain is Much Higher I installed a stunning vessel sink two weeks ago at my son’s house. We’re in the homestretch of a large basement remodeling project. It’s fulfilling to see all of our hard work and planning pay off. My biggest thrill has been watching him soak up […]
The Builder's Guide to Seamless Undermount Sink Installations Undermount sinks have become a popular choice among homeowners who want a clean, modern look in their kitchens and bathrooms. This style of installation removes the visible rim of the sink, creating a seamless transition between the countertop and the basin. Builders are increasingly asked to deliver […]
How to Clean a Wooden Picnic Table - Oxygen Bleach Two weeks ago I was cleaning the top and bench seats of one of ten picnic tables that can be found on the beach here in my HOA. I live on the shore of Lake Winnisquam in central New Hampshire, and the tables are exposed […]
Septic System and Leach Field I’m willing to bet you an Aglamesis two-step hot-fudge sundae made with mocha-chip ice cream that you give very little thought to the many holes you use each day in your home. I’m talking about the holes at the bottom of your tub, shower, vanity sink, kitchen sink, toilet, and […]
New Home Products List - Over 100 Things to Select You can get a new home product list here. A few days ago I drove through Franconia Notch on the west side of the White Mountains of New Hampshire. I was on my way to do an in-person consult for a retired gentleman. I left […]
Subway Tile Backsplash Kitchen - Harder Than You Think I’ve had the enormous pleasure over the past months to pass down hard-earned knowledge to my son about many aspects of construction. He and I are working together to finish the basement in his new home that he purchased four years ago. Ask my sweet wife […]
Hempcrete - The Holy Grail of Building Materials Watch this video: 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 50 by Remodeling magazine in 1993. This award gave birth to Ask the Builder in October […]
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