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 […]
I need to know where you live if you took the Staircase Survey. It was an Ooopsie By Accident moment! I should have put this question in the original survey. 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 […]
Tim Carter records an excavator unloading heavy stackable retaining wall blocks. 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 […]
Etymotic Earplugs and Earphones - They Keep You Safe I had the chance to test out a pair of Etymotic earplugs and earphones for the past two months. It's important to realize that I've tried countless earplugs over the years constantly trying to find a pair that minimizes harmful noise but allows me to hear […]
New subscriber? Welcome to AsktheBuilderland. You can put away your passport now and relax. Current AsktheBuilderland resident? Please share with the new arrivals, when you bump into them, that I'm not crazy. Today's newsletter might be one of those where you scratch your head. I say this because it has some indirect tips that might […]
Please complete this simple three-question survey about staircases and handrails. You'll be contributing to the intergalactic collection of combined knowledge. 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 column was inspired by something that happened to my sister last week. She called me for advice because she needed a tree removed from her rear yard and she didn’t know any reliable tree-removal companies. Perhaps you’ve been in the same situation recently about any number of repairs or projects that you need to […]
Solar Attic Fan Tough Love Question #1: Tim, can you cut through the fog of confusion about solar attic fans? I just want the tough-love truth. Do they really work or are they mostly hype? What does it take to really cool an attic space? My husband really thinks it’s a great idea to buy […]
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