How To Install a Toilet
How to install a toilet is not as big a question as you might think it is. It requires moderate skills and you must install the piping to code. Failure to do this could lead to serious health problems.
Author Archives: Tim Carter
Concrete Driveway Apron
A concrete or blacktop driveway always begins at the street or roadway. This portion of the driveway must be very strong to resist damage from heavy trucks that might use the driveway to turn around.
Roof Trusses and Cranes
Roof trusses can be heavy, especially those covered with sheets of oriented strand board (OSB). Cranes must be used to lift them up. But carpenters don't have to smash holes in the OSB with hammers to make this possible.
Reflective Foil Insulation
Reflective foil insulation really stops the movement of heat. This foil acts as a radiant barrier both in the summer and winter. The reflective barrier foil works best in the summer when the temperatures are higher.
AsktheBuilder mp3 Radio Show Dec 10 2005
Tim talks about the new e-mail instant notification you can sign up for on his Web site to know when new columns are published. He also answers callers' questions on pet odor, condensation, attic insulation and sump pumps.
AsktheBuilder mp3 Radio Show Nov 26 2005
Tim talks about his interview on "All Things Considered" on NPR. Tim answers callers' questions on foam insulation and fixing a valve stem. He also offers advice for energy-saving heating tips and things to do to winterize your home. He also talks to Jason Swanson about Ryobi tools and how you need to know when to buy a new tool.
AsktheBuilder mp3 Radio Show Nov 19 2005
Tim talks about new changes at his Web site and his help videos uploaded on http://video.Google.com. He answers callers' questions about a bad thermostat, dead electrical outlets, condensation on a stone wall, musty clothes above a crawlspace and foundation crack repair.
Foundation Drain Tile
Foundation drain tile is a critical component in new construction. This pipe and the clean gravel that surrounds it quickly moves water away from your foundation. If water is not drawn away from a foundation, it can leak into a basement or crawlspace.
Frost in Attic
Frost inside an attic is a sign that something is terribly wrong. Water vapor is condensing on the cold roof surfaces and then freezing. The source of the water must be found and stopped. Wood rot and mold are a reality if the frost continues to form.
Building on Sloped Residential Lots
Some residential lots are not very flat. Building a slab house on this sloping ground can create extra work and expense. Constructing a full basement is perhaps a better choice in this situation.