Fixing 3 Way Switch & 4 Way Switch Wiring Problems
Most houses have a 3 way switch controlling three lights. If wired incorrectly the entire switch won't work. To find the problem, use a circuit tester on each wire. Turn the power off, first!
Author Archives: Tim Carter
July 13, 2017 AsktheBuilder Newsletter
I think it's been three weeks since we last communicated, unless of course you're a new subscriber and this is your first issue! Welcome! The last week of June, I was on the Norwegian cruise liner Dawn and had a marvelous time. It was my first cruise and WOW was I impressed. The Dawn left […]
Emelinda Nonato Norwegian Dawn Assistant Maitre D
Norwegian Dawn Assistant Maitre D The last week of June 2017 found me at sea on the Norwegian cruise liner Dawn as its pointed bow plowed through the deep blue sea heading to Bermuda from Boston, Massachusetts. It was my first cruise and I was like a kid in a candy store. Weeks prior to […]
Rene Boy Rapal Norwegian Dawn Junior Stateroom Steward
Norwegian Dawn Junior Stateroom Steward The last week of June 2017 I had the most pleasant hotel experience of my life. I was in a moving hotel, the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship, as she carved her way through the deep blue sea from Boston to Bermuda and then back again. My stateroom was 9611 and […]
Building & Remodeling Magazines & Associations
When it comes to building and remodeling, both homeowners and remodelers/builders have a wealth of information from which to choose. There are countless magazines, books, periodicals, technical journals and trade association literature to stay informed. All it takes is a little initiative on the part of an individual who wants to learn.
Linda Giga Norwegian Dawn Photographer
Norwegian Dawn Photographer The last week of June, 2017 I was fortunate enough to be on the Norwegian Dawn. I was invited to go on the cruise by a close friend as a last-minute cancellation had created an empty cabin. I decided to turn it into a work / pleasure experience and write a story […]
Tub Tile Grout Repair
Tub Tile Grout Repair TIPS Try to repair grout in valuable one-of-a-kind fixtures Deep clean grout first to get perfect color match WATCH step-by-step grouting videos below Use a vibrating multi-tool to remove old grout CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! DEAR TIM: I’ve got a unique partially sunken tub and shower […]
How to Floor Grout Video 4 of 4
How to Floor Grout Video
Treated Wood Rot
Treated Wood Rot DEAR TIM: I’m starting to have some rot issues with my ten-year-old deck. Not only are some of the treated wood decking boards having rot issues, but I’m also noticing that the tops of some of the joists are showing severe rot where the decking screws pass into the tops of the […]
Blacktop Driveway Types
Types of Blacktop Driveways DEAR TIM: We need to have a new blacktop driveway installed and I thought it was going to be a simple process of comparing quotes. It turns out it’s somewhat confusing. I didn’t know there were different types of blacktop. What’s more, the contractors don’t seem to agree on the best […]