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Milwaukee 2603-22 1/2-Inch Cordless Drill Driver Review

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Tim Carter

If you’re looking for a durable cordless drill that accepts drill bit sizes up to one-half inch, then you absolutely must give this drill a serious look. Out of the box it’s well-balanced, comfortable and engineered to be a workhorse.

Posted in Tool Reviews, Tools, Tools Videos, Videos | 4 Comments

How To Repair Concrete Driveway Cracks

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Tim Carter

Concrete cracks of any type are the bane of many a homeowner. Concrete has fantastic compressive strength, but usually only ten percent of that in tension when you try to pull or stretch it apart. This lack of tensile strength explains, for the most part, why concrete cracks.

Posted in Concrete Defects, Concrete Installation, Outdoor | Leave a comment

May 30, 2012 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Tim Carter

In this issue, I restored a weathered teak table, the differences between an impact driver, a drill and a screw gun, help needed from Hong Kong, a video on the Northern Lights, the Shed Project is about to close out, lumber strengths and grades, cleaning aquarium algae and upcoming tool reviews.

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Restoring a Weathered Teak Table

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Tim Carter

A weathered teak table is cleaned with oxygen bleach and sealed with a synthetic resin water-based sealer. The results were great.

Posted in Before & Afters | 5 Comments

May 22, 2012 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Tim Carter

In this issue, I worked the Seacoast Bike Tour, got interviewed by Smart Money Magazine, a tip on exterior painting, you could still win an iPad, concrete crack repair tip, a quick Stain Solver sale, do you have a mosquito device and the deck stain test has begun.

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Hold Down Anchor Tips

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Tim Carter

Proper hold down anchors are required when building a deck or a screened-in porch, that is being added to an existing patio. The manufacturers of the hold down anchors sell the correct bolts, screws, fasteners to make up a system that will provide you with all the structural integrity you need for both jobs.

Posted in Concrete Installation, Deck Construction, Outdoor, Outdoor Projects, Screened Porches | Leave a comment

May 15, 2012 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Tim Carter

In this issue, volunteering for the Breath New Hampshire organization, new step-by-step shed building videos, quick deck-building tips, your suggestions for this newsletter, tool reviews to come, tips on a flagstone patio, concrete pier design, How To Grout Ceramic Floor Tile eBook and cleaning patios tip.

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AsktheBuilder.com Shed Videos – Get Involved!

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Tim Carter

Get involved in helping to create the most authoritative set of DIY Shed Videos known to man! Help me, so I can help you. It's that simple.

Posted in Projects, Sheds, Sheds Videos, Videos | 3 Comments

May 8, 2012 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Tim Carter

In this Newsletter, getting extra storage space, help with printing on t-shirts, great folding door hardware, the shed project gets a kick start, geothermal payback and a dishwasher detergent alert.

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Concrete Pier Design

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Tim Carter

Concrete piers are vertical structural elements that support the weight of a building or structure. Their design and installation must consider the weight being supported and the frost line in your area. There are preformed concrete pier forms that provide you with the properly shaped concrete pier foundation.

Posted in Concrete Installation, Deck Construction, Foundation, Q & A | 5 Comments

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