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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jason Paragon, lives in a house in Columbus, OH that appears to have a concrete block foundation. He's also got some mold inside. Here's Jason's story and he's sticking to it: "I have a serious mold and water problem in my basement. I had an EverDry contractor come in and do a free quote of $20K […]
FilterScan Video Transcript Hi, I'm Tim Carter from AsktheBuilder.com. You know what this is, don't you? This is a common air filter that goes in either your furnace or your air conditioning system. And you know what the trouble is all too often you may be one person that doesn't change them frequently enough or […]
First things first. Are you a Veteran? Is one in your family? My dad was a vet. He was a medic in WW II, was captured in southern France, and spent thirteen months in a POW camp growing potatoes for the Germans. I SALUTE and HONOR you if you're a vet or have a vet […]
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