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AsktheBuilder mp3 Radio Show March 3 2005

Posted on July 13, 2005 by Tim Carter

Tim gets ready to release his first DVD about Crown Molding and talks about the Home and Garden show. He answers callers' questions on sagging floors, crown molding cracks, fiberglass tubs, dark spots on granite, composite decking and anti-scalding shower valves.

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AsktheBuilder mp3 Radio Show April 2 2005

Posted on July 13, 2005 by Tim Carter

It's springtime and time to jumpstart indoor and outdoor projects around your home. Tim talks to Steve Moore about his company, American Historical Paints, and tips on painting the exterior of a home. Tim answers callers' questions on deck sealer, painting vinyl, preserving an outdoor furnace and washing siding.

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Brick Barbeque Design

Posted on July 12, 2005 by Tim Carter

Brick barbecue design involves coordinated skills. Using brick and stone for your barbeque you can create a beautiful grill.Check these tips to build your grill well. You may soon own the barbeque grill to beat all barbecue grills!

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Brick & Stone Barbeque Design Elements

Posted on July 12, 2005 by Tim Carter

Brick & Stone Barbecues Constructing a traditional brick or stone barbecue complete with chimney, doors, mortar and the whole shebang is a daunting task. If you have not built anything from brick or stone using mortar, levels, string, etc., you will be in for a surprise. Now I'm not saying that you can't do it […]

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Portable Grills

Posted on July 12, 2005 by Tim Carter

Portable grills can rust. Grills need maintenance like other appliances. Take care with propane canisters and care for your grill with these tips.

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A Quick Hibachi

Posted on July 12, 2005 by Tim Carter

Grills come in all shapes and sizes and materials. But you need a quick grill at the last minute. This simple hibachi can be built in five minutes with simple materials. You can disassemble this hibachi grill and save it for the next cook out.

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Dry Stack Barbeque Plan

Posted on July 12, 2005 by Tim Carter

Need a barbeque, but need it simple? When it comes to grills, brick can be a challenge with mortar. Here is a dry stack brick grill plan you can build in two days.

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Bridges – Building Tips

Posted on July 12, 2005 by Tim Carter

Bridges can be built by one person in a short time. These tips will walk you through some basics for a bridge in your back yard and the proper timing and order of your bridge construction.

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Bridges – Joist Sizing

Posted on July 12, 2005 by Tim Carter

Bridges should be sturdy. The greater the bridge span, the larger the joists or beams should be sized. Consider, too, steel beams, which produce a solid bridge design with a short building time.

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Bridges – Planning

Posted on July 12, 2005 by Tim Carter

Planning bridges is wise before you buy lumber. Consider basics as height, weight requirements, span, water level, and width. Draw up a simple bridge plan and lay out the form with string to determine the location of your beams.

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