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 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 […]
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 […]
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 - 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 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Drill a Well QUESTION #1: Tim the Builder, I’ve got a question for you. I live in a big city and am tired of the chlorinated and polluted water that flows through the city water mains. Is it possible to have my own well water as people out in the country have? How does water […]
Happy New Year! If you're a new subscriber in the past ten days, welcome to the party. If you're an older subscriber, I think 2019 is going to be our best year yet. A tsunami of great building photos and videos is about to tumble onto you! This is going to be […]
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