Where’s the Water Shut Off Valve?
Do you know where the main water valve is in your house? Do the other family members? Knowing where the valve is can be handy in case of a water leak.
Author Archives: Tim Carter
March 14, 2012 AsktheBuilder Newsletter And Tips
In this newsletter, my trip to San Francisco, Amazon.com and my free eBook, impact driver tools, tip of the week, an eBook survey, video of the week, a reader questions if he picked the right roofing contractor and my question of the week.
Custom-Made Bookcase
David Kirby shares his story of a bookcase for his granddaughter. His project had to be built in one location and transported to the granddaughter's house for installation. Besides fitting into the opening, David had to route a floor vent and electrical outlet through the unit.
Adding Shutters To Garage Windows
A reader uses cedar fence slats to create window shutters for his garage.
Bathroom Shelves
Lewis Allan shares photos of his bathroom shelf project.
Ladder Safety Tip
Certain types of ladders can create dangerous situations. Read what happened to one of my readers.
Building Steps Tip
Make stair rabbets the correct way. The wrong way could weaken your stairs.
Steam And Wood Flooring
Steam cleaning a wooden floor might not be the best idea.
Fascinating Folding Door Hardware
Folding doors save space and go with any architectural style.
Cutting The Rug
Tip on removing carpeting and disposing of it.