October 28, 2012 AsktheBuilder Hurricane Sandy Alert
Kathy and I heard you and are taking your advice. We are leaving early to try and beat Hurricane Sandy.
Author Archives: Tim Carter
October 27, 2012 AsktheBuilder Hurricane Alert
A special newsletter alert to those who might be hit by Hurricane Sandy. Here are some tips on preparing if you are in the land fall area of Sandy.
October 23, 2012 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips
In this issue, an update on the DIY Shed Project videos, new video classes, using the right saw tip, got a cluttered workbench - Bosch might help with the clutter, a Stain Solver Oxygen Bleach Flash Sale, video review of the Makita Job Site Radio and a special deal on my 15-minute consulting phone calls.
How To Build a Ramp
Building a ramp into your garden shed can be done in a weekend. Just following these helpful tips to make your ramp safe and sturdy. Make sure you get the proper slope on your shed ramp so that you can get your lawn mower in and out without bottoming out.
How to Build a Ramp Video
Tim Carter describes some of the structural components of a simple ramp. But he gets confused at times calling the ramp a shed!
Makita LXRM03 Radio Video
Tim Carter demonstrates the rocking Makita jobsite radio.
October 18, 2012 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips
In this issue, my trip to Mike Wilson's memorial service, tips for controlling mildew down in the bathroom, saving money on your mortgage, back up your computer data, a new contest coming for those messy garages, a review of an electronic deadbolt and kids with Stain Solver.
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.
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.