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Drywall Corner Tips

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Tim Carter

Drywall corner beads must be properly installed if you want a professional looking corner. Once the drywall is installed correctly, these tips will help with the corner bead. Get it right and the finished drywall corner will look great.

Posted in Drywall - Plaster, Remodeling | Leave a comment

October 28, 2011 AsktheBuilder Tips And Newsletter

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Tim Carter

In this issue, a trip back to my honeymoon spot, helping my daughter select some real estate, hydraulic cement and repairing front steps, my Christmas gift guide, repairing drywall with a new product and my Facebook page.

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October 18, 2011 AsktheBuilder Tips And Newsletter

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Tim Carter

In this article, my impression of the Remodelers Show, some new products from the show, an interactive Delta Faucet showroom, washing machine time bombs, my upcoming Christmas gift guide, storing firewood, the latest book I read and the AsktheBuilder Facebook page.

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Firewood Storage Tips

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Tim Carter

If you can't afford an enclosure storage box for your firewood, try these simple tips to cover your firewood. This will keep your rack of wood dry and ready for those winter fires.

Posted in Miscellaneous, Outdoor, Outdoor Projects, Remodeling | 1 Comment

Camouflage Vinyl Siding Video

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter shows off a unique vinyl siding. It is perfect for that hunter or outdoorsman in your family. But can you image a house covered with this?

Posted in Outdoor Videos, Sheds, Sheds Videos, Siding, Siding Videos, Videos | 2 Comments

Deck LED Lighting Video

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter shows off some interesting LED lights you can use on your new deck.

Posted in Deck Construction, Deck Construction Videos, Outdoor Videos, Videos | Leave a comment

Building A Deck Pier Video

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Tim Carter

If you are ready to build a deck using concrete piers, check out this great product. Comes complete with all the components to install your concrete pier properly.

Posted in Concrete Installation, Concrete Installation Videos, Deck Construction, Deck Construction Videos, Outdoor Videos, Videos | 1 Comment

Delta Faucet Showroom Video

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter visits the Delta / Brizo Dreamo2 Showroom in Chicago. Manager Kelly Litton conducts the tour.

Posted in Bathrooms Videos, Plumbing Design, Plumbing Design Videos, Plumbing Supplies, Videos | 2 Comments

October 11, 2011 AsktheBuilder Tips And Newsletter

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Tim Carter

In this issue, the latest news from the home front, a chance to meet in Chicago before the Remodelers Show, and strange odors in several readers' homes. As winter approaches, certain jobs take longer in the cold. Lisa from London has a grout mess in the toilet and notes from AsktheBuilder on Facebook.

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Cutting a Roof Rafter

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Tim Carter

A framing square will help you when cutting a roof rafter. The framing square has the math done for you. Just follow these tips when framing your roof.

Posted in New Construction, Outdoor, Roofing, Structural, Tools | 2 Comments

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