Mortar For Stone Veneer Video
Tim Carter explains how to stick stones onto a wall and how to make it stand the test of time.
Author Archives: Tim Carter
April 3, 2012 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips
In this issue, showing friends around NH, the annual Spring Stain Solver Sale, new Cleaning & Sealing Your Deck eBook is released, a revised version of the Crown Molding eBook is on its way, Video of the Week on Blacktop Crack Repairs, high-performance house paint Tip of the Week, thanks for your replies, Yelp! and my Q&A of the Week on flagstone patios on crushed stone.
Wall Removal Tips
Removing a wall can create all kinds of hidden issues. Most interior walls can have cables, plumbing and other items that will need to be relocated if the wall is removed.
Refinishing The Old Deck
John Cervenak cleans and stains his 35-year old deck.
Deck Refinishing Nightmare
Jack Miller used the wrong deck seal and had to refinish his deck.
Cleaning & Staining Boat Dock
Tim Connolly cleaned his boat dock with oxygen bleach and then stained it. His wooden dock is ready for another season in the sun.
Fish Pond with Waterfall
A backyard fish pond complete with waterfall built by an AsktheBuilder home improvement DIY'er.
Basic Wood Decks
Two basic wood decks built by an AsktheBuilder reader.
March 27, 2012 AsktheBuilder Newsletter And Tips
In this issue, spring has come and gone at the lake, deck cleaning & sealing eBook, tool review, invisible websites, tip of the week, replying to the newsletter, cell phone do-not-call list, video of the week and the Q & A of the week.
How to Build a Garden Pond
With some simple tools and a little sweat, you can build a garden pond with a waterfall in your backyard. Building a pond yourself allows you to create the size and shape you want.