New subscriber? Strap yourself in! Veteran subscriber? You know what's about to happen. This is a Fast Friday edition. I've got some quick tips for you Kevin's Yellow Bricks Kevin composed an email to me late yesterday. He's not in a good mood and this email is 100% responsible for this newsletter. I felt you […]
New subscriber? I'm glad you're here. Seasoned subscriber? Thanks for sticking around! One of my hobbies is taking sunrise photos. I'm blessed to have a superb location to see such majesty. Here's what I saw yesterday morning. CLICK HERE to see a high-resolution version. The lake was like glass. It was something to behold in […]
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 […]
Stains on shingles from algae and mildew are quite common. Moss and lichen are also a nuisance. A garden hose and oxygen bleach are solutions.
High efficiency furnaces can save money and they help conserve our natural resources. Before you think about junking your good furnace, keep in mind that the high efficiency furnace can cost up to $1,000.00 more than a standard one. Be sure you can reap enough savings to make it worthwhile.
"The first thing you need to get an accurate price for your new home is a good set of plans and specifications. You need these to be able to get individual cost estimates for the different aspects of your home." CLICK HERE to download a set of superb plans and blueprints. Your own plans SHOULD […]
Asphalt Shingle Failure Question #1: Tim, I’m beside myself. My expensive asphalt shingles that have a 30-year warranty are less than ten years old and starting to curl. I see lots of roofs around me doing the same. I never recall observing this type of defect in all my past houses with asphalt shingles. Did […]
New subscriber? WOOT! Welcome! Existing subscriber? Smooooch - you know I love, love, love you too! You may or may not know that my college degree is in geology. It was a fascinating course of study. Geology made me a better builder because I understood how houses interacted with the soil. I also discovered how […]
Backer board is a term used to describe a drywall-like product that goes behind ceramic tile. Cement backer board was developed first to replace the cement mud and metal lath systems installed by real craftsmen. Tile backer board now comes in all different types from cement to specialized gypsum-core products that are faced with fiberglass. Installing cement backer board is easy if you have the right tools.
I've got TWO cool things for you this morning and a Stain Solver tip too. Around 7:30 am this morning, I ended one of my consult calls with Mary. She lives in steamy hot & humid Orlando, FL. She's got a pesky problem with a flashing detail at the edge of her roof. As I […]
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