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March 19, 2013 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Tim Carter

In this newsletter, the treasure hunt for the plastic box is over, a furnace tip, a contest for the exterior of your house, the Concord Home and Garden Show, saving gas for your car, the new front door video series and deck stain and Stain Solver sales.

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Install a Door in an Open Archway

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Tim Carter

This reader wants to close off an opening between two rooms with a door. Installing a new door is possible for the home DIY'er. In this case, the door header is already in place. Read more on how to install a door.

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March 12, 2013 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Tim Carter

In this newsletter, I tried selling Stain Solver at a local home and garden show, do some research before requesting bids for home improvement, looking for contractors to help with a fiber cement dust reduction test, an online search for a waterproof box and testing on a new bamboo level.

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Levels – Types and Use Tips

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Tim Carter

There are many choices with purchasing a level. Bubble levels are available on a variety of materials and lengths. Selecting the proper level and with a little care, your levels can last for generations.

Posted in DIY, Tools | 3 Comments

March 5, 2013 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Tim Carter

In this newsletter, Stain Solver will be displaying at the Central New Hampshire Home and Garden show, a reader dresses up her stairs, free shipping on gutter guards, chimney crown tips from Facebook, and my recent columns.

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February 27, 2013 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Tim Carter

In this issue, a report about the Capital Home and Garden show, hassle-free kitchen and bath remodeling, a great water nozzle, great cravings on a pencil, become a handyman classes and my new 500-second phone consultation.

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Dealing With Efflorescence

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Tim Carter

What is efflorescence and how can you get ride of it? Efflorescence of concrete is the white salt deposits that appears on your concrete, bricks or other masonry surfaces.

Posted in Brick, Concrete Defects, Q & A | 1 Comment

Efflorescence Tips and Tricks Video

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter describes efflorescence, what causes it and how to remove it.

Posted in Brick, Concrete Videos, Stone Videos, Videos | 6 Comments

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

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