Install a Door in an Open Archway
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.
Author Archives: Tim Carter
March 12, 2013 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips
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.
Levels – Types and Use Tips
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.
March 5, 2013 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips
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.
February 27, 2013 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips
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.
Dealing With Efflorescence
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.
Efflorescence Tips and Tricks Video
Tim Carter describes efflorescence, what causes it and how to remove it.
February 19, 2013 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips
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.
Working With Wood Shims
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.
February 17, 2013 AsktheBuilder Alert
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.