Ask the Builder
Secondary Navigation
  • About
  • Ask Tim
Main Navigation
  • Videos
  • Tool Reviews
  • Podcast
  • Q & A
  • Shop
  • Tips
  • Before & Afters
  • Checklists
  • Ask Tim

Author Archives: Tim Carter

Post navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →

Counter Depth Refrigerator

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Tim Carter

Undercounter appliances, such as a refrigerator or freezers, can installed in your kitchen. A counter depth refrigerator can match your kitchen cabinets. No one will know that what looks like drawers are actually an undercounter refrigerator or an under counter freezer.

Posted in Cabinets, Design, Kitchen | Leave a comment

March 9, 2011 AsktheBuilder Tips And Newsletter

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Tim Carter

n this Newsletter, my latest news, an interesting trip to New York City, an upcoming Irwin Tools conference, AsktheBuilder on Facebook, wood fence material, avoid problems, monster Checklist list sale, and my latest columns and videos.

Posted in Ask the Builder, Newsletters, Q & A | Leave a comment

Setting Type Joint Compound Video

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter explains how to make fast drywall repairs with a joint compound that dries in minutes not hours. You can wet sand it too so there's no dust!

Posted in Drywall - Plaster, Drywall Videos, Remodeling Videos, Videos | Leave a comment

Cabinet Install Trick Video

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter demonstrates one way to install a cabinet in a tight wall cavity or cove.

Posted in Cabinets, Cabinets Videos, DIY, DIY Videos, Kitchens Videos, Remodeling Videos, Videos | 1 Comment

Kitchen Remodeling Ideas

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Tim Carter

There are many kitchen remodeling ideas that can save you money. Painting kitchen cabinets will save a bundle compared to replacing cabinets. Watching for sales will help lower the kitchen remodeling price.

Posted in Cabinets, Design, Kitchen | Leave a comment

Drywall Cornerbead Taping Video

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter demonstrates how to prevent cracks at corners where two pieces of metal drywall cornerbead intersect. This handy tip give your drywall taping a professional look. This tip will work on either drywall repair or when you install drywall.

Posted in Drywall - Plaster, Drywall Videos, Remodeling Videos, Videos | 2 Comments

February 22, 2011 AsktheBuilder Tips And Newsletter

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Tim Carter

In this AsktheBuilder Newsletter, be sure to put things in writing, termites like water, my past Newsletters are online, more Facebook fun, snow dragons that melt snow, what not to do with an old toilet wax gasket, and a water pressure booster pump that I installed in my home.

Posted in Ask the Builder, Newsletters, Q & A | Leave a comment

Central Vac

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Tim Carter

A central vac can be installed in an existing home. A central vac system requires some planning. Location of vacuum cleaner outlets is important so your central vac hoses will reach all parts of the house.

Posted in Remodeling, Specialty Accessories | 1 Comment

Taping Drywall

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Tim Carter

Taping drywall is an important step in hanging drywall. The proper amount of drywall mud must be applied. Using the proper drywall taping tools and having a good hand-eye coordination are needed for doing drywall.

Posted in Drywall - Plaster, Remodeling | 3 Comments

February 9, 2011 AsktheBuilder Tips And Newsletter

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Tim Carter

In this issue, I need a dragon, the AsktheBuilder Facebook page is a hit, Zibra Open-it tool review, meet-up reports, water pressure booster pump, construction heaters can cause condensation, Amprobe tools reviewed, the latest book I read and a digital thermostat to be tested and reviewed soon.

Posted in Ask the Builder, Newsletters, Q & A | Leave a comment

Post navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →
SEARCH ASK THE BUILDER / 
WELCOME TO ASK THE BUILDER / 
SPONSORS / 
Roofing Ripoff Expose' Book
  • ebooks
  • Checklists
  • shop
  • Ask Tim

©1993-2026 tim carter

Expert Advice For Your Home

Subscribe to the FREE Ask the Builder newsletter to receive professional advice for your home. Complete the form below and each week you'll get:

  • DIY Tips
  • Tool Reviews
  • Project Guides
  • Product Discounts, Giveaways & more.

Unsubscribe at any time. We respect your email privacy.

The owner of this website has made a commitment to accessibility and inclusion, please report any problems that you encounter using the contact form on this website. This site uses the WP ADA Compliance Check plugin to enhance accessibility.