Blue Angels

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Tim Carter

What do you think it's like to ride for an hour in the backseat of an F/A-18 Hornet with one of the most skilled pilots in the world? It's surreal and exhausting. If you're not in excellent physical condition, the ride sucks your energy like the afterburners slurp fuel. But all in all, I stayed awake long enough to permanently record how amazing it was. Thanks JB, you really took me for a heck of a ride! Please don't email me asking how to get a ride. I explain in the column that you'll never get one.

Cleaning Tile Floor

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Tim Carter

Cleaning tile floors is a task we all must face. But knowing how to clean tile floors the simple way is a real time saver. Cleaning ceramic tile floors and tile grout is easy with oxygen bleach.

Wind Energy

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Tim Carter

Wind energy is an alternate source of energy. The energy in wind won't completely replace fossil fuels. Windmill energy has been around for years. Be sure it makes economical sense before investing in wind powered energy.

Floor Tiles

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Tim Carter

Floor tile is a popular flooring material. Ceramic floor tile is durable and easy to maintain. Since flooring tiles are waterproof, they are suited for bathroom floor tile installation.

Build Deck

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Tim Carter

With warmer weather arriving, your next project might be to build a deck. Be sure to start with a good deck design and deck plans. When building a deck, one of the most important factors is the connection of the deck ledger board to the house. The desk builder has to be sure the deck is safely secured to the house and prevents leaks.

March 15, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Tim Carter

In this issue, try my search engine first, feedback about my feedback, tool repairs, an inspirational newsletter, craftsmen in your town, covering a brick fireplace, save water now, how to avoid arguments with your insurance agent and my latest columns.

Home Repair Plumbing

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Tim Carter

Plumbing home repairs are some of the most frustrating for a homeowner. Plumbing leaks can cause damage behind walls and on ceilings. For older plumbing fixtures, a visit to a specialty store for home plumbing repairs parts might be needed. A problem with the plumbing and home repairs could be following.

Building Inspector

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Tim Carter

A building inspector is the quality control inspector between the contractors and the homeowners. Building inspectors need to work with the builders to ensure all aspects of the home construction meet the standards. In some areas, there may be both a city building inspector and a country building inspector.

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Posted on March 11, 2009 by Tim Carter

Welcome and Congratulations on activating your Newsletter! Thanks again for subscribing to my AsktheBuilder.com newsletter. I promised you the Top Five Home-Improvement Tips of All Time and ways to start saving you time and money. Your money saving offer follows these tips. Top Five Home-Improvement Tips of All Times. You might be surprised by them. […]

March 10, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Tim Carter

In this issue, readers' comments, renewable foam insulation that is green, shed comments from here and down-under, interior doors, tankless heaters, the ReStore program, requirement for a special deck grating, followup report on the digital inspection camera, crown molding and a special on the Insulation DVD.

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