Thank You From AsktheBuilder 2014 Video
Tim Carter thanks you for all your support in 2014, and asks for your input to make 2015 better than 2014. Thank you from AsktheBuilder.com
Author Archives: Tim Carter
Large Model Rail Cars
I need your help. Are you a model railroader? What brand / model are these cars? I have others like them. These are BIG cars. Think garden railroad. Look at the tape measure in some of the photos to see how long they are. They fit PERFECTLY on the large Buddy L track that's got […]
Tim Carter’s New Hampshire
This is a great overview video about what you'd see in New Hampshire if you spent a month or two here. There are two shots of Mt. Washington one very early and right at the end. You might now understand why I love going up there to work as a ham radio operator at the […]
House Creaks in Wind
DEAR TIM: Our four-year-old house's attic creaks as well as has cracking noises during windy times. The sounds are very loud, waking us up. It sounds like something is going to come crashing down through the ceiling above our bed. It's very unsettling! The builder sent fellow to add 2x4's to some of the trusses. […]
Firewall House Design
Rafael, who lives in Fort Myers FL, is wondering about firewalls. Here's what he sent me. "A house built in 1970 has no fire wall. In what year were firewalls installed in the new homes?" Well, Rafael, I find it hard to believe that a 1970's house has no firewall. I say that because typical construction of both exterior and interior […]
November 16, 2014 AsktheBuilder Weekend Alert
I've got two very, very fast things today. Would you be interested in getting a check from me next week for $250, $150 or even $50 to spend on Christmas or some other urgent need? What if I told you your odds of getting the cash were VERY, VERY HIGH? I'm not kidding. This is […]
Belgian Draft Horse Pulling Logs
You may not think this is a building and remodeling topic, but it is. This is a look back in time as to how your ancestors moved logs around to build their houses, moved rocks to clear land, etc. I URGE you to read the COMMENTS below once you've watched Dick the horse respond to […]
November 14, 2014 AsktheBuilder Weekend Warrior
It's hard to make these things short, but I'm going to try today! Once again your fellow subscribers are CONVINCED you're missing out on some very cool technology. Just click the links in their comments: Al Lightle: "I like that it tells you exactly when the filter needs changing. You don't have to check the […]
Why is House Drafty
Stacey lives in a nice house that was built the same year I was born! It's in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada where it can get bitter cold. Let Stacey tell you what the problem is: "Hi. I'm in a 1,100 square foot one and one-half story house built in 1952. During the colder months I feel a draft […]
Water in Garage After Rain
Gary Ennis Jr. lives in what appears to be suburban Woodhaven, Michigan. But when it rains, he's got water in his garage. Here's his story: "I have a two-car detached garage that has water come in at the floor when it rains. I have installed a drain system around the outside but still have water coming […]
