Tim has begun taping his first DVD about crown molding and talks about it on the show. He also tells about some products from the 2005 Builder's Show. Tim answers callers' questions about solid poplar doors, installing vinyl siding, tuckpointing mortar, ductwork for AC, water pipe rattles and building a porch roof.
It's Tim's first radio show of the new year and packed with great information. Tim interviews Fernando Pag's Ruiz, author of Building an Affordable House. He also answers callers' questions about basement seepage, chimney sealants, viynl siding mold and tub drains. Tim also talks about a new electronic inspection checklist, snow plowing in Cincinnati and donating to the tsunami relief.
Decorative concrete requires training and skill. Good decorative concrete companies may be hard to find. Concrete stamping and staining companies can be found here. Spend time to get the best one. Check these sources and tips.
Decorative concrete resurfacing information is available from these organizations. Decorative concrete ideas here may inspire you! Each of these sources has some fantastic literature on concrete stamping.
Stamped concrete is decorative concrete with pattern and often color. Concrete with concrete stain and concrete stamping can be made to look just like real stone! Colored concrete and decorative patterned concrete are installed like regular mix, but with additional special procedures.
Rock, stepping stones, natural stone or paving bricks for your path or walkways will be cheaper from local suppliers of natural stone.
Building a path of natural stone needs a good advance plan on graph paper. Decide on a solid or stepping stones path, get your materials and follow these steps to build walkways to admire.
A natural stone path needs a good plan, drainage and some muscle. Garden stepping stones, paving bricks, or flat, natural stones make beautiful walkways. A pathway of stone will enhance your yard and add convenient passage through your yard and garden while keeping your feet dry.
Tim comes back from an Internet conference in Dallas, Texas and enhances AsktheBuilder.com with radio transcripts and search functions. Tim also talks about mold: its growth and how to get rid of it. Tim answers callers' questions about hardwood parque flooring, composite wood decking, sewer gas, concrete block basement, moisture in a fireplace, insulating a crawlspace and ceiling vents.
Tim mentions new products and discounts you can get by signing up for his free newsletter. He also wants your opinions on custom doghouses and interviews Ed Keith from the APA Engineered Wood Association. Tim answers a variety of callers' questions including liquid siding, concrete block, retaining walls, window condensation, doublewide trailer home inspection and cleaning vinyl siding and a fence.
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