March 17, 2012 AsktheBuilder Newsletter And Tips

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Tim Carter

In this issue, the new AsktheBuilder website is up and running, what do you think about it? I need your questions about cleaning, sealing and doing minor repairs to decks.

Ugliest Bathroom Makeover

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Tim Carter

A bathroom remodeling that won the Ugliest Bathroom Contest. Previously unpublished photos of the bathroom project including before, during and after photos.

Main Circuit Breaker Shut Off Tip

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Tim Carter

After reading my Tip of the Week on shutting off the water main, Don of Kitty Hawk, NC, provided this tip on your electric service. "While you are showing those concerned how to shut off the water - how about also showing them how to shut off the power? After a near disaster, I labeled […]

Where’s the Water Shut Off Valve?

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Tim Carter

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.

March 14, 2012 AsktheBuilder Newsletter And Tips

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Tim Carter

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

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Tim Carter

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.