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How to Grout Mexican Tile

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Tim Carter

How to Grout Mexican Tile Video Grout Mexican tile - it's a simple job if you do it in the right conditions and understand how water is both your friend and foe. Mexican tile is a unique product that by its very nature absorbs water very fast. If too much water leaves the grout too […]

Posted in Ceramic Tile, Ceramic Tile Videos, Outdoor, Outdoor Videos, Patio, Videos | Leave a comment

How to Use a Spade Bit

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Tim Carter

How to Use a Spade Bit Video A spade bit is an affordable drill accessory you'll come to love. These paddle bits, their old name from years ago, can devour wood in seconds. Screw Tips and Teeth I've used spade bits for decades. The old one just had a pointed tip like an arrow and […]

Posted in Tools, Tools Videos, Videos | 1 Comment

How to Use a Drill Driver

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Tim Carter

How to Use a Drill Driver Video A cordless drill driver is a magnificent tool that will save you time. This two-in-one power tool will also prevent lots of frustration. Drill Driver Saves Your Wrist My drill driver does a great job of preventing fatigue. Decades ago you had to turn screws by hand or […]

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November 19, 2017 AsktheBuilder Forgets

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Tim Carter

A few hours ago I sent out a news blast. I forgot two things!!! "Comment Held for Approval" I asked you to watch my new video format and then comment at the bottom of the page. You may have commented and typed it a second time because after clicking SUBMIT you didn't immediately see your […]

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November 19, 2017 AsktheBuilder Newsletter

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Tim Carter

This is a weird newsletter with a potpourri of all sorts of goodies. I think you're going to like it. Let's start with some something I've seen online that disturbs me. Unethical Advertising Yesterday I was uploading my latest videos to my AsktheBuilder Facebook page and the following ad showed up in my timeline. I […]

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Stop Woodpecker From Pecking House

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Tim Carter

Stop Woodpecker I had a "Stop Woodpecker" sign up on my roof fascia board, but it didn't do any good. As a matter of fact, I installed aluminum sheet metal thinking he'd go away. White Hot Woodpecker Victory! I had success once I started thinking about what made my eyes water. Was there a way […]

Posted in Insects, Miscellaneous, Q & A | 11 Comments

Fraudulent Consumers Cheating Builders

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Tim Carter

Fraudulent Consumers Are In Every City and Town Fraudulent consumers and homeowners take advantage of businesses each and every day. They target builders and remodelers because the average building or remodeling job can run in the thousands and tens of thousands of dollars. The swindling homeowners can keep tons of money in their accounts and […]

Posted in Building Tips, Home Builders, Payments | 1 Comment

How to Install Anchor in Concrete

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Tim Carter

Install Anchor in Concrete With Epoxy and Magic When you install anchor (s) in concrete or concrete block, you want it to stay put. The best method in my opinion is to create a wedge-shaped hole in the concrete using a hammer drill. The hole will be wider deep in the concrete than the smaller […]

Posted in Building Tips, Concrete Installation, Concrete Installation Videos, Q & A, Videos | 51 Comments

Garage Roof Repair Price

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Tim Carter

Garage Roof Repair - Can Be Simple I took a much-needed break and traveled to Down East Maine a few weeks ago never dreaming I'd be thinking about a garage roof repair price!  My wife, oldest daughter, my son-in-law and I saw brilliant fall color in the trees at Mount Desert Island. A neglected detached […]

Posted in Garage Doors, Q & A, Roofing, Structural | Leave a comment

Colorize Mexican Tile

Posted on November 12, 2017 by Tim Carter

   Colorize and Stain Mexican Tile - Use a Masonry Stain It's so very easy to colorize Mexican tile. You can also stain patio pavers or Mexican tile using a liquid translucent stain. Stain Patio Pavers Advice From Heaven The advice you get from some experts is not always the best. Many people seem […]

Posted in Brick, Outdoor Projects, Patio, Q & A, Videos | 1 Comment

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