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January 22, 2013 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Tim Carter

In this issue, the new size Stain Solver is just around the corner, a safety tip for your dryer vent, meeting some pros, news on a heat-reflecting pigment, the Columbus Home and Garden Show, and the winner of the LE Johnson Pocket Door contest will be announced soon.

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Kitchen Island on a Budget

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Tim Carter

Kitchen islands provide great working surfaces. You don't always have to purchase a new island for your kitchen. Classified websites can help you find a used island that you can refinish to match your kitchen cabinetry.

Posted in Cabinets, Countertops, Projects | 2 Comments

January 17, 2013 AsktheBuilder Newsletter

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Tim Carter

In this issue, a new clue for the pocket door contest.

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January 15, 2013 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Tim Carter

In this AsktheBuilder newsletter, a pocket door contest, meeting you in Las Vegas, chimney flashing video, spalling concrete tip, Stain Solver used as a deodorizer for a coonhound and a new reward for the Front Door Video Series Kickstarter Project.

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Garage Door Opener Tips and Technology

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Tim Carter

Here's how to troubleshoot a garage door opener that doesn't want to close properly. If the garage door opener is broken, check out the new technology for garage door openers, including battery backup and smartphone operation.

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January 13, 2013 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Tim Carter

In this issue, the Stain Solver sale is ending, and a warning about frightening erosion of the quality standard that's promoted by a leading industry publication.

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January 8, 2013 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Tim Carter

In this issue, the aroma of soup, a free winter checklist, installing a new exterior door, a new Kickstarter project, a door adjustment tip, and a sale on Stain Solver Oxygen Bleach.

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January 2, 2013 AsktheBuilder Newsletter

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Tim Carter

In this newsletter, my New Years plan, oiling tools for the winter, new garage door opener technology, I need your help, a meet up in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, tips on wood staining, close out sale on DIY Shed T-shirts and video tutorials.

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Fiber Cement Siding Installation Tips

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Tim Carter

When selecting siding for your home, be sure to consider fiber cement siding. This cement fiber siding, when installed properly according to the manufacturer's instructions, will last for years and years.

Posted in Q & A, Siding | 1 Comment

Overhead Door Options Video

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter discusses a few options on overhead doors.

Posted in Garage Doors, Garage Doors Videos, Videos | 5 Comments

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