Delta Faucet Showroom Video
Tim Carter visits the Delta / Brizo Dreamo2 Showroom in Chicago. Manager Kelly Litton conducts the tour.
Author Archives: Tim Carter
October 11, 2011 AsktheBuilder Tips And Newsletter
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.
Cutting a Roof Rafter
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.
September 27, 2011 AsktheBuilder Tips And Newsletter
In this issue, I have returned after three weeks on the road, installing new siding in Canada, a wardrobe malfunction leads to a work pants discovery, a new toilet fill valve is now available and my week on Facebook.
Flashing a Deck
Installing a deck flashing properly is critical to keep water from getting behind the ledger board. The deck flashing needs to overlap the deck ledger board much like shingles overlap. Follow these tips when installing flashing on your deck.
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September 17, 2011 AsktheBuilder Tips And Newsletter
In this issue, details regarding my trip to the Canadian Rockies, meeting up in Seattle and Philadelphia, problems with sewer smell from a floor drain, garage door discussions and more of my pictures on Facebook.
Soil and Water Erosion Solutions
Knowing how to control erosion can save your yard or driveway. If water has too much force, it will create soil erosion. Controlling the water flow is one solution for reducing soil and water erosion.
September 6, 2011 AsktheBuilder Tips And Newsletter
In this AsktheBuilder Newsletter, a visit with Tom Sizemore, new Milwaukee Hand Tools, a simple survey regarding this Newsletter, digging a water line under a foundation, tiling over carpet and Facebook photo mysteries.
Kitchen Island Design Tips
A kitchen island can be an important part of your kitchen design. The kitchen island design can customized to fit the type of food preparation will you be doing. Here are some design tips to be sure your island fits into your kitchen.