Wall Removal Video
Tim Carter walks you through the steps to determine if a wall is load bearing or not. Before removing a wall, you must make sure that it is not load bearing, or you can collapse your home.
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Ice Safety Video
Tim Carter shares some tips for being safe while venturing out on a frozen lake. Ice safety is a serious matter and with the right precautions you can enjoy yourself while out on the ice.
Ice Drilling Video
Tim Carter demonstrates one way to drill ice by using a chip auger bit on a cordless. Ice drilling helps you gauge how thick the ice is on a lake. Lake ice can be unpredictable, and it's a good idea to use a drill to know how thick the ice is.
LED Flashlight
LED flashlights produce bright light. One LED flashlight has an intensity switch. These bright LED flashlights produce light while using less battery power.
April 5, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips
In this issue, new multi-construction drill bits, listening to music online your way, Stain Solver oxygen bleach on sale, problem with linoleum yellowing, new videos about applying thinset to concrete, new LED flashlights and taking delivery of kitchen cabinets.
Roof Shingles
Many roof shingles have taken a beating over this past winter. There are many factors to consider when selecting shingles - asphalt roof shingles, architectural shingles, metal shingles and cedar shingles - just to mention a few. Roofing shingle installation is critical to keep your roof from leaking.
Tile Flooring
Tile flooring makes a durable, easy maintainable and a beautiful flooring material. When the floor tile installation is done properly, you have a waterproof tile floor. Thus bathroom floor tile is the most common bathroom flooring.
Stone Fireplace
A stone fireplace can really make a room. The fireplace design needs to match the room. Before during your fireplace installation, set up a mock fireplace to see if the fireplace hearth design is comfortable for you.
March 26, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips
In this issue, Spring is in the air in New Hampshire, a zip sander helps repair a drywall hole, a new deck sealer, a ride with The Blue Angels, cleaning ceramic tile grout, get more traffic to your site, old-looking glass in a new door, an actor helping students and tool reviews coming soon.
Custom Cabinets
Custom cabinets can add personalized storage for your home. A custom cabinet in the kitchen can display your special dinnerware. Custom bathroom cabinets over the toilet will add much needed storage.