Removing Foundation Tar
Removing foundation tar is not easy. It can also be dangerous. Do not use solvents like gasoline, paint thinner or mineral spirits because of the extreme fire danger.
Author Archives: Tim Carter
Installing Wood Siding
Wood siding has been used on houses for hundreds of years. Engineered wood siding is an improvement on traditional siding as it allows us to make the most of our natural resources. If you want the best exterior wood siding, look for wood that contains natural preservatives and has vertical grain. Western cedar is a great wood siding species.
How To Remove Wallpaper
Many people struggle with how to remove wallpaper from drywall. The wallpaper sticks to the paper facing of the drywall and tends to be pulled off the wall exposing the gypsum core of the drywall. Is there a best way to remove wallpaper to minimize damage? It depends upon who you ask.
Restoring a Metal Firebox Damaged by Hurricane Katrina
Metal fireplaces can become flooded by rainstorms or hurricanes. Once the water recedes, is it safe to use the fireplace? The answer is yes, so long as the integrity of the fireplace firebox was not compromised.
AsktheBuilder mp3 Radio Show Oct 22 2005
Tim talks about phone consulting he does and going to the Google Zeitgeist. He answers callers' questions about detached garage structural problems, finding super duct tape, solving drainage problems, truss uplift solutions and removing a rusted washing machine hose.
AsktheBuilder mp3 Radio Show Oct 15 2005
Annetta comes back to produce a show, and Tim talks about a Colorado business trip and radiant heating. Tim also gives tips about saving money on heating bills this winter through minimizing air infiltration. Tim answers callers' questions on exterior paint prep, information about sears catalog homes, gas fireplace inserts and garage doors.
AsktheBuilder mp3 Radio Show Oct 8 2005
Tim talks about some of his listeners' encouraging e-mails and answers callers' questions about mystery odors in a home, removing a bathtub drain, fixing a self-closing door, snow blowing in a pole barn and a bathroom remodel disaster.
AsktheBuilder mp3 Radio Show Oct 1 2005
Tim visited Seattle this past week and went to a wooden boat museum. He also warns about "energy-saving" claims on products and discusses the effectiveness of spray-on radient barriers. Tim answers callers' questions on Tyvek installation, taking care of unfinished hardwood floors, finding a structural engineer and identifying strange noises in walls.
Vinyl Windows – Certified Manufacturers and Associations
AAMA certification of vinyl windows means quality. Windows bearing this special label meet the rigors of independent lab test standards.
Vinyl Windows – Replacing Glass
Buy vinyl windows that allow you to replace the glass. Avoid having to replace the entire sash or mismatching vinyl color that may have yellowed.