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Audio Column Survey

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Tim Carter

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Podcast Another Avenue To Share Tips

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Tim Carter

AsktheBuilder Podcast - Sharing Tips My wife Kathy thinks I’m nuts. I talk to people on elevators. Talking to strangers is interesting to me and I believe that’s one reason I jumped at the chance in 1994 to host a two-hour call-in home improvement radio show in Cincinnati, Ohio. Each week, homeowners would dial in […]

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March 4, 2018 AsktheBuilder Newsletter

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Tim Carter

New subscriber? Welcome!! Everyone else, let's get to work. Lots of exciting news! First, that message you just got about Stain Solver and Lady the dog? That was supposed to go to another set of subscribers. In other words, I made a boo boo. Podcast = On-Demand Radio My first podcast is ready for you!!!!! […]

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March 3, 2018 AsktheBuilder Newsletter

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Tim Carter

New subscriber? Thanks for signing up! Everyone else, let's get going! The past five days or so, I was laser-focused on one task. Working with my good friend Chuck Eglinton; he and I were able to complete and upload my first podcast. Yes, the first Ask the Builder podcast is ready for you! It's FREE […]

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Deck Repair Parts List and Exterior Door Flashing

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Tim Carter

Deck Repair Parts - Be Sure To Get The Best Ones CLICK HERE to download my FREE deck repair parts list to help you rebuild your current deck. You can use this same parts list if you're building a new deck. It also contains a link to the best flashing for under a door leading […]

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Two Hours and $50 Saves $8,000

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Tim Carter

Two Hours and $50 Saves $8,000 This column was inspired by two events that happened within hours of one another. One was at my own home. In both instances, an hour or two of time and a few extra dollars spent years prior would have saved thousands of dollars today. The first thing to remember […]

Posted in Building Tips, Drainage, Q & A | 1 Comment

February 25, 2018 AsktheBuilder Newsletter

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Tim Carter

The LIVE webinar with Sara Martin went really well on Friday. The link to the recording is just below. Even though we're about to get 6 inches of new snow here in central New Hampshire beginning in an hour, I'm confident that Old Man Winter is headed south to visit you should you live below […]

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February 23, 2018 AsktheBuilder Newsletter

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Tim Carter

Webinar Today Welcome if you're a new subscriber! If you're an old friend, Howdy! Three things for you this morning. At 4 PM Eastern Time today, February 23, 2018, Sara Martin and I will be hosting a FREE BOYB&P* planning party. It's going to be fun. Sara is a talented architect in Knoxville, TN. She […]

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Sara Martin & Tim Carter Planning Webinar & Survey

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Tim Carter

Planning Webinar - Do It Right, Not Over From the Start Please watch the one-hour planning webinar video recording just below. It focuses on building and planning nightmares. It's hosted by Sara Martin, partner of Open Door Architecture,  and Tim Carter, founder of AsktheBuilder.com. See the February 21, 2018 Announcement. Sara and Tim give four […]

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February 21, 2018 AsktheBuilder Announcement

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Tim Carter

AsktheBuilder Webinar Are you a new subscriber? Welcome! Everyone else, Hello! This is really fast. I'm doing a FREE LIVE webinar with Sara Martin in less than 48 hours. Sara is an architect who lives in Knoxville, TN. We'll be LIVE on your computer or phone at 4 PM Eastern Time Friday, February 23, 2018. […]

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