City and Town Websites

Posted on October 8, 2006 by Tim Carter

Athens, Ohio http://www.ci.athens.oh.us/ Oakwood, Ohio http://www.ci.oakwood.oh.us/ Pittsburgh, PA http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/ South Lake Tahoe, CA http://www.cityofslt.us/ Laconia, NH http://www.city.laconia.nh.us/ Lawton, OK http://www.cityof.lawton.ok.us/ Modesto CA http://www.ci.modesto.ca.us/ Elko, NV http://www.ci.elko.nv.us/ Preston, ID http://www.prestonidaho.org/ 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 […]

Home Depot and Sandy Fischler Long Beach California

Posted on October 7, 2006 by Tim Carter

Home Depot really made Sandy Fischler hot under the collar when they failed to install a new whole house fan during one of the hottest summers ever in Southern California. Sandy had a previous bad experience with Home Depot, and sold stock she owned in the company. She now drives seven miles out of her way to go to Lowe's.

Outdoor Fountains

Posted on October 2, 2006 by Tim Carter

Outdoor fountains can be found in my backyard. My wife loves our outdoor water fountains, and so do the birds. The outdoor garden fountains I have installed have performed well over time. The key is to purchase the right sized pump for your outdoor fountain.

Hardware Store

Posted on September 30, 2006 by Tim Carter

Cabinet hardware and door hardware is found at hardware stores that specialize in these products. The hardware stores most of us have visited sell thousands of different products like nuts, bolts, nails, screening, etc. Home hardware is found at the rapidly-disappearing corner hardware stores and the giant home centers.

Solar Power

Posted on September 24, 2006 by Tim Carter

Solar power can solve our energy crisis. Solar power panels are many, and they are getting more efficient and cheaper each day. The advantages and disadvantages of solar power are changing so that solar energy is becoming very attractive to many who want home solar power.

Plumbing Consulting

Posted on September 18, 2006 by Tim Carter

Plumbing consulting can help you if you want to tackle a large plumbing job. Some cities and states allow you to do your own plumbing jobs, but you may need plumbing design help for your diy plumbing job. It is a smart move to get plumbing consulting help before you get into water over your head.

Privacy Fence

Posted on September 14, 2006 by Tim Carter

A privacy fence can offer you lots of peace. Privacy fences can be made from a variety of materials. Vinyl privacy fence is acceptable, but a wood privacy fence is great as well. Evergreen bushes and trees might be a better choice to create privacy. Privacy fence designs are as abundant as stars in the sky.

Tool Tip Questions

Posted on September 12, 2006 by Tim Carter

Please answer the simple questions below to help me build a tool website of which you will be proud! After all, your valuable input will allow me to launch a website that will help many people who want to to get professional results when using tools. This form was created using the easy tools at […]

Tar and Chip

Posted on September 11, 2006 by Tim Carter

Belkay Drive is a small no-outlet street that runs off of Belkay Lane in Amberley Village, Ohio. On August 24, 2006, this small street was refinished with the wonderful tar and chip method of paving. This paving method coats the entire road surface with a waterproof membrane of sticky asphalt cement. A generous amount of […]

Window Box

Posted on September 4, 2006 by Tim Carter

A window box is a wonderful way to add color and beauty to the exterior of a home. A window box planter can be made from many materials, but I prefer waterproof ones. Metal window boxes can be used, but be sure to use ones that will never rust or need maintenance. Because window boxes are heavy and can fall, the installation methods and fasteners used to connect them to a house are very critical.

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