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.
Author Archives: Tim Carter
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.
Blue Angels
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.