Roof Ventilation with Turbine Vents
Turbine vents can replace the hot air in your attic in minutes. Mother Nature blows across the fins in the roof turbine vents as they exhaust the heat build up.
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February 8, 2017 AsktheBuilder Newsletter
This is going to be VERY FAST since I reached out yesterday. You may have missed the exciting news about True Value Hardware. CLICK HERE to see what I had to share. Look over what I sent yesterday and consider doing both of us a huge favor. Would you consider forwarding / sharing my email […]
Resurfacing Concrete
Resurfacing concrete will rejuvenate any spalling damage on walkways and driveways. Determine how thick your overlay will be to ensure you get the right materials. An overlay of less than 3/4 inches will not need any pea gravel. Cement paint will help permanently bond new to old. Read on for further tips.
February 7, 2017 AsktheBuilder Newsletter
I've been doing this newsletter since 1997 is my best guess. I can't tell you when I sent out my first newsletter. One of the biggest mistakes I've made in the Ask the Builder journey is not keeping a journal or diary. That one line from the movie Field of Dreams that old Doc Graham […]
EasyCare Paint Review
EasyCare Paint Review Watch the above video review of the EasyCare paint sold exclusively at True Value Hardware stores. I tested EasyCare out in my own bathroom. Here's my opinion: Nice and thick Above-average hiding power No roll splatter Very low odor Exceptional value Paint Prices When you compare indoor wall and ceiling paint, you […]
XO Rust vs Rustoleum
XO Rust vs Rustoleum TIPS True Value XO Rust crushed Rustoleum ASTM B117 Salt Fog 200-hour test XO Rust has amazing adhesion & film Rustoleum paint film broke down CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! I'm very lucky. As a syndicated newspaper columnist and Internet publisher, I get to visit places the average […]
Pot Filler Faucet
A pot filler faucet is a wonderful addition to your kitchen cooktop. My wife loves her new pot filler, since it saves half the work of carrying water around the kitchen. Pot filler faucets come in many different sizes and finishes, but there are very important steps to take when installing a pot filler faucet. The trouble is, there is no standard height to install a pot filler.
Reinforcing Steel in Concrete
Rebar or reinforcing steel in concrete is a great step for a lifetime of beautiful walkways and driveways. Make sure that your contractor gets concrete mix that is specific to the job and that no water is added to this mix. Your concrete needs to cure correctly..read on.
How To Replace Paneling With Drywall
Putting drywall over thin wood paneling may cause the new wall to jut beyond door and window jambs. Consider alternatives such as painting wood paneling or filling in the seams with spackle. If you still want drywall, adjustments to the jambs should be made after the drywall is installed.
Septic Tank Garbage Disposal
A garbage disposal will not harm your septic system! In fact, it can be an advantage to helping your septic tank function well. Size your septic tank system correctly and maintain it regularly, and your septic disposal will do its job right.