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House Plan

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Tim Carter

A house plan must be complete for your home-building projects. House plans need all the details for the contractors. Complete house floor plans will allow workers to continue working, even if no one else is around.

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Gutter Ice

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Tim Carter

Gutter ice happens when the temperature is freezing or below. Ice in gutters builds as the water hits the cold metal gutters. As additional water flows into the gutter, a gutter ice dam can form.

Posted in Outdoor, Roofing | Leave a comment

January 8, 2009 AsktheBuilder News and Tips

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Tim Carter

In this issue, a 2009 Beatles calendar with rare photos, Twitter micro-blogging, an update on ice cleats and the Boston Home Show.

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Home Security System

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Tim Carter

A home security system can offer peace of mind. These home security systems can monitor doors, windows and breaking glass. A wireless home security system is available where wires can not be run.

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January 4, 2009 AsktheBuilder News and Tips

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Tim Carter

In this issue, ice cleats are needed in New Hampshire, new videos on the way, super insulation (a house with no furnace), painting cabinets, a trip to Orlando, the Cincinnati Enquirer special announcement, brick weep holes and recent columns. And after 30 years, it is gone!!

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Best Space Heater

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Tim Carter

Selecting the best space heater depends on several factors. Will the best space heaters be used to heat an area or only you? The best space heater could be an electric space heater, a propane space heater or radiant heaters.

Posted in Heating Design, New Construction | Leave a comment

Toilet Gasket

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Tim Carter

A toilet gasket stops odors. The toilet bowl gasket has to be installed correctly. The toilet wax gasket is set on the toilet flange.

Posted in Bathrooms, Plumbing Design | 2 Comments

OSB Plywood

Posted on December 28, 2008 by Tim Carter

Can wet OSB plywood be used for roofing? Roofing materials, such as osb or plywood, can get wet during construction.

Posted in Outdoor, Roofing | 2 Comments

House Foundation Repair

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Tim Carter

A house foundation repair can be accomplished. Before house foundation repairs are attempted, the soil around the foundation must be solid. Once the soil is good, you can plan how to repair house foundation.

Posted in Foundation, New Construction | 5 Comments

Frost on Walls

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Tim Carter

Frost in walls can form when temperatures drop well below zero. This interior wall frost is condensation from the water vapor held in the warm air inside your house. What can be done to reduce interior frost?

Posted in Condensation, New Construction | 4 Comments

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