Treat Your Own Wood Question #1: Tim, is there some other safe DIY treatment I can do to prevent the wood from being destroyed by wood rot and insects? I’m chemically sensitive and don’t want to rely on the normal treated lumber that one buys from lumber yards. Is there a downside to DIY treatment […]
New subscriber? It's pretty casual around here. I hope you don't have any holes in your socks. Subscriber of Record? Don't forget to use coasters for goodness sakes! You know winter's coming when you wake up and for the first time you see vapor rising up off the lake. It was 50 F this morning […]
"I do NOT make a normal practice of bashing my peers, but this instance is so egregious I had to point it out." This column was SO GOOD that I shared with the 31,000 subscribers who read my September 9, 2018 AsktheBuilder Newsletter. Exterior Wall on Slab Must Be Out on the Edge An exterior […]
New subscriber? Welcome! The beverages and appetizers are in the other room. My good friend Dan will be around soon with a platter of delicious cannoli. There's no need to tip him. Old salt subscriber? Be sure to remind the newbies that we all have to clean up after ourselves. Did you know that the […]
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Here are a few neat products I've held in my hands the first few days of September 2018 and feel you should know about: Werner 24-Foot Aluminum Extension Ladder With Leveling Legs This is a nifty aluminum D-rung ladder that's rated for 250-pounds. I was able to easily carry it from up in my […]
In this video, Tim Carter shows how you can rekey locks yourself using the Kwikset Smartkey Security system. He demonstrates it on his Kobalt Series 3000 tool chest.
Retaining Wall Basics Question #1: Tim, I’ve seen quite a few failed retaining walls. Many have bulges or have tipped over. What needs to be done to ensure I only do mine one time? I’ve seen photos of walls hundreds of years old that look like they were built yesterday. What’s the secret? Chuck W., […]
New subscriber? Welcome and don't be fall for the you-must-wear-the-funny-hat prank that some of the seasoned subscribers may pull on you. Seasoned subscriber? You know better than to mess with the new arrivals! Where did it go? How is it possible that we're at the end of another summer? Did you have a great one? […]
Gutter Guard Madness Question #1: Tim, the annual gutter cleaning campaign is about to happen. What’s your feeling about gutter guards? Have you tested any? There are so many different designs, how do you even begin to make a decision? Are they really worth it in the long run? Is there a cheaper alternative? Molly […]
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