July 3, 2012 AsktheBuilder Newsletter And Tips
In this issue, the DIY shed project kicks off, a roofing consult in Antigua, getting privacy in a wide-open space (pocket doors), some new tools from Milwaukee and Bosch, and a failed deck sealer.
Author Archives: Tim Carter
Cordless Power Tool Batteries
Early cordless power tools lacked battery performance. The latest technology in cordless tool batteries is lithium. You'll find lithium in the battery cells of the top cordless tools.
June 12, 2012 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips
In this issue, cleaning the siding on the house, a pipe dope tip, Groupon Alert, Milwaukee Drill/Driver and Grinder videos, Kickstarter Shed Project summary, Father's Day Gifts, handyman work, Stain Solver in Australia, cleaning picnic coolers and password tips.
How To Use a Pressure Washer
Pressure Washers are a great cleaning tool, if use properly. Cleaning the wrong material or using the wrong pressure settings can ruin your deck, siding or patio in seconds.
Replacement Roof Job
Bill Leys sent in pictures of a roofing job that his company did in California. A condo building had a leaky roof from day one.
Patrick Klever’s Basement Renovation – Part 1
In a series of articles, Patrick Klever walks us through his remodeling of his basement. The basement is a 1,000 square foot walk-out basement. This article has a few before pictures and some of the bathroom.
Patrick Klever’s Basement Renovation – Part 2 The Kitchen
In this second article, Patrick Klever describes his basement kitchen. The kitchen has all appliances, including a dishwasher and garbage disposal.
Patrick Klever’s Basement Renovation – Part 4 The Living Room
In the fourth article, Patrick Klever shows us the living room, the kitchen and the hallway in his basement renovation.
Patrick Klever’s Basement Renovation – Part 3 The Bedrooms
In this third article, Patrick Klever describes the bedrooms in his basement renovation.
Patrick Klever’s Basement Renovation – Part 5 The Transport
In this final installment, Patrick Klever wraps up his basement remodeling. A real DIY project that completely transformed his basement.