Tim Carter explains what to look out for when you install a new shower drain in an existing concrete slab. 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 […]
How to Relocate Shower Drain Part 2 Tim Carter continues to explain various tricks that help when moving a basement shower drain. NOTE FROM TIM: Please do yourself a favor and WATCH all of the following videos that cover the entire aspect of relocating this drain: Tim CarterTim built custom homes and did ultra-custom remodeling […]
How to Relocate Shower Drain Part 1 Tim Carter demonstrates the steps to take when relocating a shower drain. 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 […]
Tim Carter explains several tips to help when removing concrete around a basement shower drain. 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 […]
DEAR TIM: I live in a very common home here in Florida. Most are built from concrete block. Twenty years ago, a room addition was added to the home and the rear exterior concrete block wall became an interior wall. A window was removed to create a pass through to the room addition. Now we […]
Tim Carter discusses what you need to think about before you install flat 2 x 4 blocking in between floor joists when using plywood that's NOT tongue and groove. For more DIY Shed building tips and information and to purchase the actual plans for the shed in this video, click the following links: SHED PLANNING: […]
Tim Carter stands on top of the completed floor joists showing progress on the job. For more DIY Shed building tips and information and to purchase the actual plans for the shed in this video, click the following links: SHED PLANNING: https://www.askthebuilder.com/how-to-plan-a-shed SHEDS for STORAGE: https://www.askthebuilder.com/storage-sheds GARDEN SHEDS: https://www.askthebuilder.com/garden-sheds SHED RAMPS: https://www.askthebuilder.com/shed-ramps/ ACTUAL SHED PLANS: […]
Tim Carter shows the special nails and screws you use to install joist hangers. NEVER use roofing nails! Roofing nails are not structural fasteners. For more DIY Shed building tips and information and to purchase the actual plans for the shed in this video, click the following links: SHED PLANNING: https://www.askthebuilder.com/how-to-plan-a-shed SHEDS for STORAGE: https://www.askthebuilder.com/storage-sheds […]
Tim Carter shares a few secret tips about installing joist hangers. These tips help you get the top of the joists flush with the top of a beam, allow you to deal with cupped joists and a secret tip about cutting the correct length of the joist. For more DIY Shed building tips and information […]
Tim Carter, demonstrates how to get the floor joist layout perfect for 16-inch on center floor joists. The first joist away from the edge is the critical one. Once you have this one spaced correctly, then all the others are 16 inches on center from that one. For more DIY Shed building tips and information […]
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