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.
Author Archives: Tim Carter
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!
Exterior Trim Molding Secrets and Tips
Trim board rot can be caused by either trim molding material and/or installation defects. The wrong type of molding trim wood can accelerate rot. If your trim lumber has not been painted properly, your door or window trim won't last as long.
Milwaukee Router 5616-21 Review Video
Tim Carter demonstrates the Milwaukee 5616-21 router. This heavy duty router has the power to do your jobs.
Storing Building Materials – Keep Them Dry
With fall in the air, the weather can get colder and wetter. You need to consider how to protect your home construction building materials from the elements. Manufactured housing options can save time when doing home construction late in the building season.
Thermal Underwear
With colder weather fast approaching, here is a warm tip from Sandra Lee. She offers a tip on staying warm and still having freedom of movement.
Use Butter To Clean Caulk From Your Hands
How to use butter to clean your hands after using non-water-soluble caulk.
September 6, 2012 AsktheBuilder Newsletter Update
The special Duluth Trading Last Pants Standing Contest link wasn't correct. Here's the promo code.
September 5, 2012 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips
In this issue, fall is coming and you could win some tough work pants, a product review of a not so good caulk, 9-volt battery fire hazard, my online handyman classes are coming, how to save money on tires, write a catchy slogan any you could win money, a sale on the pegboard that I use and a fantastic DIY gutter guard is coming.