Because of the current economy, many homeowners are doing more of their own repairs, including plumbing. Be sure to check your local requirements, some areas only allow a licensed plumber to do the work. If you are allowed to work on your piping, here are some tips on working with pex plumbing tubing.
In this newsletter, my shingles are slowly going away, a deck stain test to last a year, responses from website contact forms, AsktheBuilder is going strong on Facebook, my annual Stain Solver Oxygen Bleach sale is on, noise from the snow on the roof and my required boring stuff.
Tim Carter shows the support platform for the Herbeau Apron Sink that was installed in a custom kitchen.
Looking for a toolbox or tool bag to organize your tools? I have tried a lot of tool boxes over the years. The newer synthetic canvas tool bags are great way to keep your tools handy and easy to find.
In this Newsletter, my latest news - shingles - no, not the roof type, a finish saw blade test coming soon, attaching a mantle to a brick fireplace using a French cleat and more next week.
In this Newsletter, my latest news including the TSA and an iPhone app, a retaining wall design, deck cleaning season, meeting up in Montrose and Austin and an AsktheBuilder survey.
A fireplace restoration can be a major project. Converting from a natural stone fireplace to a wood surround requires a lot of resources and skills. You will need to visit the local building department to check on current building codes for fireplaces.
Dust control in your home can be tricky. There are many possible sources of dust in a home. One possible home dust control system is a central vacuum system.
In this Newsletter, a new meet-and-greet in Montrose, CA, a great cordless circular saw and how can AsktheBuilder.com be better? Take the survey and get a discount. But hurry!
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