Decking Boards
There are many choices for decking boards - composite decking boards, plastic deck board, natural wood. Are there really maintenance free deck boards? Research the various decking board choices before making your final selection.
Author Archives: Tim Carter
Urethane Grout
There is a new tile grout available when you are grouting floor tile. Urethane grout is a premixed grout that can be used instead of traditional tile grout. This grout might be for you on your next tile and grout project.
March 31, 2010 AsktheBuilder Newsletter And Tips
In this Issue, the latest news on selling the AsktheBuilder home, home inspector can be wrong, tile advice for Pearl in Trinidad, sharing a cup of coffee with Tim and others in New Mexico, Stain Solver sale moved back, construction details and Tim's tools.
Hanging Window Coverings
Window coverings come in a variety of styles and types. Certain blinds and window coverings might require special installation depending upon you windows. Be sure to check the payback period when checking into some of the modern window coverings, such as the solar window coverings.
March 23, 2010 AsktheBuilder Newsletter And Tips
What's in this Issue? Welcome to Spring, painting vinyl siding, Ask Me a question, deck cleaning using oxygen bleach, pressure washing tips, traveling to New Mexico, and the latest columns.
Easy Access Cabinet Drawer
Cabinet drawers in the kitchen will make life easier for you. Storage cabinet drawers, instead of cabinet shelves, allow easier access to your kitchen items, including pots and pan. Be sure to get ball-bearing cabinet drawer glides so the box drawers open smoothly even when loaded with heavy cook wear.
Pedestal Sink
A pedestal sink offers a classic look to your bathroom. However, installing a bathroom pedestal sink takes a little more planning. There is no cabinet to hide your plumbing supply lines inside. Because there is no base cabinet, pedistal sinks are great in smaller bathrooms.
March 14, 2010 AsktheBuilder Newsletter And Tips
In this issue, Tim's seminars at Cincinnati Home and Garden show, original blueprints help relieve remodeling stress, monster Checklist Sale nearing the end and bathroom exhaust fans can cause fires.
March 9, 2010 AsktheBuilder Newsletter And Tips
In this issue, tool storage systems, preventing rust on tools, tile backsplashes and electrical outlets, a pocket door tip, Tim speaking at the Cincinnati Home & Garden Show, ice dam damage, contractors, checklist sale, Stain Solver help, new Liquid Wrench six pack and the Fire Pit.
March 3, 2010 AsktheBuilder Newsletter And Tips
In this issue, back home to finish the honey-do list, how to store paint for those touch ups down the road, Stain Solver oxygen bleach news, speaking at the Cincinnati Home and Garden Show, installing huge ceramic tile, latest columns and the Fire Pit.