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February 19, 2013 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Tim Carter

In this newsletter, I'm heading to the Capital Home and Garden Show, deck sealers failed, win a Dodge truck from Bosch Power Tools, impact drivers have changed driving screws, and an architect requests and gets an apology.

Posted in Newsletters, Q & A | 2 Comments

Working With Wood Shims

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Tim Carter

Wood shims are used when installing a door for several reasons. The door shims allow minimal or no structural stress or pressure applied to doors or windows at any point. This allows the doors or windows to operate freely.

Posted in Doors, Trim Lumber, Windows | 1 Comment

February 17, 2013 AsktheBuilder Alert

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Tim Carter

In this newsletter alert, last call for the reduced price on the Repair Wood Rot video series and the link to the new Stain Solver sample size.

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February 13, 2013 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Tim Carter

In this newsletter, snow blower envy, don't do plumbing repairs on Sunday, a new Stain Solver Oxygen Bleach size, wood rot repairs, helping AsktheBuilder.com grow, an unique use for a Black & Decker Screwdriver, books I am reading on my Kindle Fire, meet up in DC at the Capital Home & Garden and a live AsktheBuilder TV show.

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Exterior Door Flashing Ninja Tricks

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Tim Carter

Leaks around front doors can be from any number of potential defects. Among them, the installer might not have included a weather membrane under the door threshold.

Posted in Doors, Outdoor, Q & A | 1 Comment

Wood Rot Repair Tips and Tricks

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Tim Carter

Serious wood rot can be repaired without removing the wood in some cases. Revitalizing rotted wood with chemical products that soak into the dry wood fibers is possible.

Posted in Outdoor Projects, Projects, Q & A, Trim Lumber | 5 Comments

Control Joint Tool Video

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter introduces a new tool for cutting control joints in concrete.

Posted in Concrete Installation, Concrete Installation Videos, Tool Reviews, Tools, Tools Videos, Videos | Leave a comment

February 5, 2013 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Tim Carter

In this issue, meet up at the World of Concrete show in the BN Products booth, a new Repair Wood Rot video series, elastomeric caulk, new Milwaukee Saw Blades, a discussion on BeThePro.com, grouting floor tile secrets, a new Rockwell 16-volt drill / driver and meet me in LA.

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February 3, 2013 AsktheBuilder Newsletter

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Tim Carter

In this special newsletter, meet me at the World of Concrete show in Las Vegas and the Tuesday Newsletter will have several announcements.

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January 29, 2013 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Tim Carter

In this newsletter, the front door is about to replaced, the winner of the LE Johnson contest, removing woodwork tip, stories from the BeThePro.com site, I will be at the Capital Home and Garden Show, staying warm in a heated jacket and meet me in Los Angeles.

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