Water Damaged Drywall
A leaking roof or water line break can cause water damage in your home. Water damaged drywall needs to be repaired before the ceiling drywall falls down or before water damage mold starts growing.
Author Archives: Tim Carter
DXV Fitzgerald Sink Remodel
DXV Fitzgerald Sink - A New Sink Perfect for Restoration Work Here's the DXV Fitzgerald sink after it was installed. Look below to see how incredible the transformation was. This magnificent period sink was perfect for the ongoing restoration of an early 1900s Craftsman house in southern California owned by one of my best friends. […]
January 22, 2019 AsktheBuilder Newsletter
If you're a new subscriber, I'm glad you're here. If you've been around the block a time or two or three with me, thanks for staying on the list. The New House Saga I announced a month or so ago that this newsletter, over the next six months, was going to focus on the construction […]
Small Greenhouse Foundations and Pipes That Pop
Small Greenhouse Foundations Question #1: Hello Tim! My guess is you’re not a gardener, but I do need your help. I’m about to purchase a small greenhouse kit and wonder if there are any special foundation requirements. The manufacturer doesn’t have much to say about this. What’s the best thing to do so I preserve […]
Best Snow Shovel for Seniors
I'm reticent to admit it, but I'm a senior and I have to shovel snow here at my home in central New Hampshire. I've been experimenting with snow shovels now for ten years and have a few favorites that may be of great interest to you. It's important to realize that weight is your enemy […]
January 17, 2019 AsktheBuilder Newsletter
Are you a brand-new subscriber? Welcome! Everyone else, you know I appreciate your continued support, trust, and friendship. It's been a busy week here in central New Hampshire. A week ago today I awoke to my worst nightmare. The entire driveway was covered with 1 or 2 inches of ice. The day before […]
Olight I1R EOS Keychain Light Review
Olight I1R EOS - Lots of Light in a Small Cylinder My friend Jim Cluett gave me a Olight I1R EOS keychain flashlight for Christmas. It's already come in handy three times in the past three weeks! CLICK HERE to order one of these great little flashlights. You'll never regret having this tiny tool on […]
Clog-Free Kitchen and Bath Drains
Clog-Free Kitchen and Bath Drains Yesterday, I was perusing a national news website whose headlines more and more are reminding me of the traditional sensational tabloids that might have a story about a lawn being stolen. Being a syndicated newspaper columnist, I find this transition most interesting. One particular headline caught my eye as it […]
January 12, 2019 AsktheBuilder Newsletter
Are you a new subscriber? Welcome! All others, thanks for your loyalty and bravery. I'm back home in central New Hampshire. Eight days ago, I was helping unload 9,008 pounds of cast iron drain and vent pipe, the fittings, and the most wonderful no-hub rubber couplings that have the stainless steel band clamps. […]
Cast Iron Pipe Questions
Loading... 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 1993. Tim also operates https://DrawPlumbingPlans.com. His @askthebuilder YouTube channel was […]