In this issue, strange winter in NH, a quick tip for rusty tools, help on my tool videos, a meet up in NH, before and after photos of your projects, floating shelves videos and a weekly question on frost heaves.
An AsktheBuilder reader uses Tim's Build A Loft Bed plans and builds a gorgeous loft bed for her daughter.
Frost heave can cause cracks in your foundation or even raise your floors several inches. Foundation footers need to be poured below the frost line in your area. The shape of your piers is also important in reducing frost heaves.
In this issue, changes coming for AsktheBuilder in the new year, adjustable pliers, subscribe, like or follow AsktheBuilder, securing floating shelves and selling ads directly online.
Air leaks in your home can come from a variety of locations. Around doors and windows are common air leak spots. You can add insulation if it missing to keep Old Man Winter outside and save energy.
Tim Carter demonstrates his ancient channel lock pliers and four new ones that have revolutionary features.
Tim Carter explains why this new construction garage floor is covered with a concrete blanket. This insulated tarp is helping keep the ground from freezing.
Tim Carter demonstrates how you can have two roofs in one if you order the trusses right from the get go.
Tim Carter explains some of the features of a unique wood truss that spans a large garage. The shape of the truss made it possible for garage transom windows to be visible inside the garage!
Tim Carter demonstrates the key components of a timber frame roof. You'll discover all sorts of things about rafters, collar ties and purlins.
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