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.
Anetta talks about her trip to St. Louis and the seeing the Gateway Arch. Tim had a meeting with a professor about a new course at the University of Cincinnati concerning geology and buildings. Tim plugs Terry Douglas who does excellent professional driveway sealing. Tim also answers callers' questions about gutter guards, black streaks on gutters, ceramic tile and two floors at different levels.
Tim talks about his trip to the Hardware Show in Las Vegas and gives his review. He also answers callers' questions about heatilator fireplaces, tar and chip driveways, roofing nailers and ceramic tile.
Tim tackles a variety of caller's questions today. Topics include drywall blisters, concrete foundations, concrete repair, pre-fab homes, concrete driveway spalling, nail pops under linoleum, removing concrete bleed water, new treated lumber, musty basements and cracked wood siding.
To build a patio of brick, decide first if you'll use clay bricks or concrete brick. Concrete bricks come in more shapes and sizes.
Brick patios can be installed in different ways. Two of the best brick patio installation methods for the DIY'r are explained here.
Concrete and flagstone will create a flagstone patio of beauty and durability that will save you thousands in cash if you do it yourself. From patio stone purchase, to grout, mortar and use of the rock hammer - here's how.
Your patio will delight for years if you take time to think about patio designs. Create patio plans that will allow enough space to fit all the patio furniture you want.
Avoid lead poisoning with a hepa filter used in hepa vacuums. Lead poison in dust penetrates normal vacuum filters. Use only hepa filters if vacuuming during removal of lead paint.
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