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Reuse and Recycle Tips Guide – Volume I

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Tim Carter

Hi, do you have a clever way to recycle something at your house? My dad used to use baby food jars to hold nails and screws. I just used a 32 oz. plastic container that held cashews to store leftover soup. Does that help you visualize what I want to do? I want to put […]

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Before and After Photos

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Tim Carter

CLICK on this column to submit the before and after photos of your project. I'd love to share your skills and magic. If you have a story to tell and some great before and after photos, this is the place to upload them. Note that you have to agree to my Terms and Conditions for […]

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Building a House in Bad Weather

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Tim Carter

You can build a home in the middle of winter or during the rainy season. Some special procedures for cold weather construction must be followed. Keeping the ground from freezing and getting the shell completed as quickly as possible is paramount.

Posted in Building Tips, Concrete Installation, Foundation, New Construction, Outdoor | 4 Comments

January 15, 2012 AsktheBuilder Newsletter And Tips

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Tim Carter

In this issue, winter has arrived and some useful cold weather tips, another free guide with your help on reusing something and an update on Veronica's CaliforniaTravelTips.

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January 12, 2012 AsktheBuilder Newsletter And Tips

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Tim Carter

In this special newsletter, Veronica Hill of CaliforniaTravelTips is running for YouTube award.

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January 10, 2012 AsktheBuilder Newsletter And Tips

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Tim Carter

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.

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Loft Bed by Sarah F. Using AsktheBuilder Plans

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Tim Carter

An AsktheBuilder reader uses Tim's Build A Loft Bed plans and builds a gorgeous loft bed for her daughter.

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Frost Heaves

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Tim Carter

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.

Posted in Foundation, New Construction | 4 Comments

January 3, 2012 AsktheBuilder Newsletter And Tips

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Tim Carter

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.

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Air Leaks in Home

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Tim Carter

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.

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