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Zip System Roof Sheathing Video

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter talks about a new zip system roof sheathing. This system will help seal up your home.

Posted in Insulation, Insulation Videos, New Construction Videos, Outdoor Videos, Roofing, Roofing Videos, Videos | 2 Comments

Fascia Board Video

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter talks about a new fascia board material that resists rot.

Posted in Building Tips, Building Tips Videos, New Construction Videos, Outdoor Videos, Roofing, Roofing Videos, Siding, Siding Videos, Trim Lumber, Trim Lumber Videos, Videos | 4 Comments

January 18, 2012 AsktheBuilder Newsletter And Tips

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Tim Carter

In this newsletter, ice on the lake, a sneak peek at the new Askthebuilder.com web design, videos on the way, the new Reuse-Recycle Guide, the Super Stain Solver Sale is on, a meet up in New Hampshire and help on a new product.

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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.

Posted in Ask the Builder, Newsletters, Q & A | 2 Comments

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.

Posted in Projects | 1 Comment

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