How to Patch a Hole in Blacktop
It's possible to repair your asphalt driveway yourself and get long-lasting results. Some extra effort and hole preparation is required to get the hole ready so that the patching material lasts.
Author Archives: Tim Carter
October 10, 2012 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips
This is going to be a fairly short newsletter because I got some expected, but bad news yesterday. A very close childhood friend of mine, Mike Wilson, had to be sent back to Heaven early yesterday morning. I've spent the last 24 hours in a semi-fog flooded with a mixture of great sadness, fond memories […]
Simonton ProFinish Window Video
Tim Carter shows a Simonton window that sports the AAMA Gold Certification label.
October 2, 2012 AsktheBuilder Newsletter
In this newsletter, Fall is arriving, a tip on painting vinyl siding, my live online class on starting your own handyman business, a review of a great new trim molding by AZEK, more shed videos then I estimated, a fantastic architect, and flash sales on Stain Solver and all my digital eBooks, etc.
AZEK Trim Molding Video
Tim Carter shows AZEK trim boards on one of his projects in this video.
How To Remove Roof Algae
Thousands of roof on homes and other buildings suffer from black streaks. The roof algae is doesn't harm the shingles, but looks bad. To remove roof algae a solution of oxygen bleach can be applied to the roof shingles and then rinsed off. A copper strip at the top of the roof can prevent future roof algae.
September 26, 2012 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips
In this issue, becoming a CERT volunteer, repairing scratches in hardwood or laminate flooring, a Stain Solver success story, an update on the Kickstarter Shed Video series and starting and running your handyman business online workshop.
Building Stair Steps
Building stair steps can be a very difficult job. Getting the proper distance for the risers and treads can be a mathematical challenge. Local building codes need to be reviewed when building the staircase.
Blowing Air Through a Shower Valve Video
Tim Carter shows a cool apparatus to blow air through tub and shower valves when winterizing a home.
September 19, 2012 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips
In this Newsletter, the garage door is installed in the shed, a video on why your roof doesn't collapse, the Handyman Online Classes are coming, a problem with the clothes dryer, Milwaukee Router tool review, poor search engine results, a fall to-do checklist and power tools are dangerous!