Loop Vent Video
This video is an introduction to loop vents. A loop vent is used in Kitchen Islands and other places a standard vent can't be run to the roof.
Author Archives: Tim Carter
Excavator Moving Rocks Video
Tim Carter stumbles upon an excavator moving rocks along a lake.
April 17, 2012 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips
In this Newsletter issue, working the Boston Marathon as a ham radio operator, using nails to anchor a 2x4 to a concrete floor, I need your bathroom remodeling questions, hail damage to a roof, burst washing machine hoses follow up, before and after photos of a ground-level deck, a new cleaning tip of the week, want Stain Solver in your store and a video on urethane paint.
Patio Paver Tips Video
Tim Carter describes a precast concrete paver patio system. While the stones at first seem random and individual, Tim shows how they are clever interlocking pieces of colored concrete.
Tips for Patio Pavers
If a precast concrete paver patio is in your future, here are some tips for patio pavers. Concrete paver stones interlock so they don't move around after you have completed your patio. These are DIY friendly and if your patio is a small one, you can be sitting on your new patio in hours.
Hail Demolishes Roof
Large hail damaged the roof of Dean Imel's house. Dean replaced his roof with a polymer based roofing that has the look of real slate.
April 10, 2012 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips
In this Newsletter, working with an excavator helped uncover rounded boulders, deck cleaning tip, glass & metal countertops, the Spring Stain Solver Sale ends at midnight, change your washing machine hoses, review my eBook, the MAC Virus alert, plumbing vent pipe video and poured vs concrete block foundations.
Lamp Post Pole Tips
Lamp post lights will light up a dark rural street. Installing the post pole could be an issue depending upon your soil. Once the lamp post is set, you will need to run electric to it or use a solar energy light.
Build a Deck for the Shed
Mike Rignola continues his backyard projects by building a wooden deck in front of his shed.
Apple & Mac Computer Users – Please Read
If you have an Apple or Mac computer, READ this NOW.