What do Napoleon Dynamite and how to wash aluminum siding have in common? Listen to Tim tackle callers' questions about sewer trench gravel, a leaking dishwasher door, how to wash aluminum siding and burying electric cable.
Garden sheds and storage sheds are great little buildings. If you want a deluxe Queen Anne Victorian garden shed, then this may be exactly what you are looking for.
The Home Ranger Radio Show was a home improvement radio show that blended different talents. The final six months of the show saw the pairing of Tim Carter and Roger Peugeot. What a funny duo they made!
Quality construction involves you. Building codes, which are minimal standards, are essential to understand, will help you select the right contractor for your job and get the proper details in writing before your job begins. Obtaining and reading the national Boca building codes will take you in the right direction. Exceeding residential building codes will upgrade quality.
Upgrade your residential construction to exceed building codes and you will create a home you won't regret. A uniform building code, called BOCA, was created in 2000 to consolidate various codes around the country. Familiarizing yourself with this national building code and then exceeding specifications will save you much stress and money in the long run.
Many of the following locations lend themselves to a person who is building a new home and using a direct vent gas fireplace. Some will work well if you are constructing a large room addition. If you are lucky, you just might have the opportunity to include many of these in an existing house.
The direct vent gas fireplace delivers more heat more efficiently and is fairly simple to install. Just watch out for any places where a combustible item could get into the direct vent gas fireplaces' piping.
Gas fireplaces are nothing more than a visual gas furnace of sorts. Ten years ago, I would never have thought that technology would infiltrate fireplaces to the extent that it has. Seriously, you either burn logs or some type of gas. I should have seen it coming with the huge advancements in gas furnaces.
Are you considering a gas fireplace, but aren't sold yet on the benefits? The following survey compares natural gas and firewood burning for a number of cities in the United States and clearly shows the benefits of gas fireplaces.
A fireplace adds a lot to a home, but it can be tricky to install correctly. So, whether you're installing vented logs or logs in ventless gas fireplaces, you should always read the instructions beforehand. Install the logs before you connect the gas to them and be sure your burner or burner pan isn't too far forward or deep in your gas fireplace. Turn on the gas last and enjoy the heat!
Subscribe to the FREE Ask the Builder newsletter to receive professional advice for your home. Complete the form below and each week you'll get:
Unsubscribe at any time. We respect your email privacy.