Tim’s Cool Stuff
What cool stuff does Tim have and use on regular basis? Below are some of the items on his list of my favorite things. Check out some of these and see if they make your favorites.
Author Archives: Tim Carter
Granite Tile
Granite tile makes a stunning floor, wall covering or granite tile countertop. Installing granite tile on vertical surfaces takes some consideration - it is heavy. When using granite as a tile flooring, be sure to have proper subflooring to support the weight.
SWF Test Page
.. Tim CarterTim built custom homes and did ultra-custom remodeling for 20+ years before launching his Ask the Builder media presence. He was selected as one of the Big 50 by Remodeling magazine in 1993. This award gave birth to Ask the Builder in October 1993. Tim also operates https://DrawPlumbingPlans.com. His @askthebuilder YouTube channel was […]
Home Remodeling
Remodeling and new home construction share a lot of common items. But they differ in one major area - remodeling is done in the house where you are living. Daily routines are altered. Certain areas of your house may be unavailable during remodeling. No kitchen or bathroom will be a real problem. Read these tips to help minimize your interruptions.
Applying Stucco
Applying stucco over the exterior of a brick home is possible. Knowing how to stucco involved following certain steps to ensure a proper job. There is a variety of stucco textures that can be created. If you have the right equipment and the proper skills, you can create your stucco home yourself.
Building A House
Building a house can be a very trying time. Hundreds of details to be covered. Consider these tips to reduce your home building worries. Making the right choices on your home plans before starting the new home construction begins can reduce worry and expenses.
Woodpecker Damage
A woodpecker can damage your redwood trim looking for carpenter bees. Woodpeckers will drill into the wood trim searching for food. Perhaps a sacrificial wood structure can save your house trim.
Sample Checklist Questions
Sample Checklist Questions Below is a random selection of questions from the New Home Construction Checklist. These questions are representative of the type of question in the other Checklists. Most are simple yes / no questions so you know immediately what is being offered. Some questions have spaces for the contractor to explain his answer. […]
Air Conditioning Checklist
Need to do some air conditioning troubleshooting because your new air conditioning unit doesn't work well? Use my Air Conditioning Installation - Replacement Checklist to grill the contractors. It is an Instant Download document that you get immediately! I offer a 100% money-back guarantee.
Gas Fireplaces
Fireplaces come in a variety of styles - natural wood burning fireplaces, gas fireplaces, or the newer ventless gas fireplaces. There are advantages and disadvantages to each. You must decide if the fireplace will be strictly decorative or for home heating. If you are using the gas fireplace to heat your home, then the look for an efficient gas fireplace. Water vapor can be a potentially harmful side effect of the ventless fireplaces.