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January 25, 2015 AsktheBuilder Sunday Newsletter

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Tim Carter

There is so much happening with news and tips, I feel I could actually send you something each day that would save you time and money! It may come to that in the future - a short blast, but for now, let's try to stay with just two or three things a week. Special SHOUT […]

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Joe’s Moving Bob House

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Tim Carter

Joe is an inventor / tinkerer who lives in Wisconsin. He loves to ice fish, but sometimes the fish move around. He thought he'd make a Bob House that moves with the fish. This video was featured in the January 25, 2015 AsktheBuilder Newsletter.

Posted in Projects, Sheds | 4 Comments

Use Drone to Find Roof Leak

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Tim Carter

David Cox has a drone with a GoPro camera on it. He's also got a leak in his wood-framed chimney. Even though the shot could have been a little closer in this video below, it only took me about three seconds to locate the problem. This is an EXCELLENT example of how technology can help […]

Posted in Home Repair, Inspections, Miscellaneous, Outdoor Projects, Projects, Roofing | 1 Comment

Best Door Colors Best Exterior Door

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Tim Carter

Amy, who lives in the quaint city of Martinsburg, WV, is creating lots of angst at her local Home Depot and Lowe's stores. Here's why: "I have not been able to get a clear answer from Lowe's or Home Depot about when a door may need to be re-stained or repainted (and how). I've been […]

Posted in Design, Doors, Painting - Staining, Projects, Q & A, Siding, Windows | 5 Comments

January 20, 2015 AsktheBuilder Newsletter Follow-Up

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Tim Carter

About five hours ago (January 20, 2015), I sent today's newsletter out. It had many links leading back to my AsktheBuilder.com website. Approximately three minutes after sending the newsletter out, my server BORKED out. That means it crashed or became unresponsive. You may have been one to alert me. I appreciate that. Moments before sending […]

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January 20, 2015 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Tim Carter

Have you seen the new buttons here in the newsletter? They're different colors and have different messages. Pay attention to them from now on. Craig McCluskey sent me an email last night about one of them and it made me laugh out loud. Here's what he sent: "I clicked your colored button that said: 'What's […]

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How To Sell Your House Fast For the Highest Price

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Tim Carter

I became an Ohio licensed real estate salesman in February of 1975. I was 23 and very wet behind the ears. My broker was a wise man named Harry Cafeo, and he owned a company called CCC Realty located on Harrison Avenue in Cheviot, OH. Within ten years, I passed the test to become a broker […]

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Tim Carter’s Kidney Stone Story

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Tim Carter

Posted on January 20, 2015. On October 7, 2014, I flew to Los Angeles with my youngest daughter for a week of vacation. We were staying at my good friend Russell's house and he has a special connection to Disneyland. My daughter had never been there, so the morning of October 8th, off we went for […]

Posted in Miscellaneous, Q & A | 13 Comments

Install Humidifier on Return or Supply

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Tim Carter

Larry Clifford had a humidifier install at his Richmond, KY home. He's now wondering if it was done wrong because it doesn't seem to be working right. Let Larry lay it on you: "I have a heat pump that came with the house. I am the original owner. A few years ago I had a HVAC […]

Posted in Air Conditioning, Heating Design, Q & A | 6 Comments

7 Smartphone Photography Tips

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Tim Carter

Just when you think you know everything about photography and smartphones a person / team comes along with really great tips you probably never thought of. Watch this video and be BLOWN away.

Posted in Outdoor Projects Videos, Projects, Videos | 1 Comment

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