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Storm and Hail Damage

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Tim Carter

The recent storms caused damage to many homes, buildings and cars. Trudy shares some images of hail damage to her nephew's trailer and garage.

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March 20, 2012 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Tim Carter

In this issue, spring fever hits, a friendly reminder, the first tool review on a Senco nailer, the new Before & After section, delays in answering questions, phone fraud that could affect you, my tip of the week and video of the week, the upcoming Stain Solver sale and the Question and Answer of the week.

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Shed Door Latch Tip #2

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Tim Carter

A shed door latch tip from an AsktheBuilder Reader.

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Closet Organization Remodeling Project

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Tim Carter

Joy Davis tackles a closet organization and remodeling project.

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Ridge Board Length for a Hip Roof

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Tim Carter

David Ellis asks how to figure the length of the ridge board on a hip roof garage.

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Floor Joist Best Practices

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Tim Carter

Floor joists are beams that support your subflooring and flooring. When installing floor joists, they must be properly supported on both ends. Without proper support, your floors can swag and squeak.

Posted in Flooring, Structural | 4 Comments

Deck Construction Correction Tip

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Tim Carter

An AsktheBuilder reader, Alan Peck, asks if the gaps between his deck planks get be widened. The deck construction wasn't correct when the deck was built.

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Shed Door Latch Tip

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Tim Carter

Subscriber Terry Hretsina forwarded his tip of keeping the shed doors open when going in and out.

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Senco F-18 Finish Nailer Review

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Tim Carter

Tim reviews the Senco F18 Cordless Nailer. Discover the pros and cons of this nailer.

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Turning Attic Space into Bedrooms

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Tim Carter

Matt Glewwe and his wife converted an unused, uninsulated attic space into bedrooms for the children. Matt included a special feature for the kids.

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