Basement insulation may help keep your first floor warmer. Is insulation added to basement ceilings between the floor joists worthwhile? Insulation slows heat transfer, but choosing to insulate your basement ceiling is not the most efficient. Basement wall insulation may be the answer.
French doors can be installed by any homeowner. Custom jambs made for the age of your house might be necessary. These French doors will require a rough opening and new header before you position the door. Determine your ability to plaster the gaps. Rookie plasterers should not use traditional white-coat plaster.
Concrete countertops are spectacular looking. However, if you plan to install your own countertops be prepared to work hard. Your skills must run to finish carpentry and concrete finishing. Perhaps a skilled concrete countertop installation is called for.
Masonry walls made from stone, concrete block, brick or a combination of the materials can look fine, but wind-driven rain can really cause waterproofing problems. Massive amounts of water can enter through invisible passageways.
Guess who was on a reality tv show? Yes, believe it or not, yours truly! Among reality tv shows, this one no doubt raises the bar with respect to the prize someone will win. You will not believe what is being given away!
You should be watching a video of me demonstrating a cool drill press. Tim CarterTim built custom homes and did ultra-custom remodeling for 20+ years before launching his Ask the Builder media presence. He was selected as one of the Big 50 by Remodeling magazine in 1993. This award gave birth to Ask the Builder […]
This is a sample video showing you how to install a Utility Sink. Tim CarterTim built custom homes and did ultra-custom remodeling for 20+ years before launching his Ask the Builder media presence. He was selected as one of the Big 50 by Remodeling magazine in 1993. This award gave birth to Ask the Builder […]
Bulletin 80 Concrete Patching Copyright 1995 Tim Carter Concrete Patching - - Manufacturers of Patching Compounds, Additives, Epoxies & Tips Concrete, what an amazing material! I can't say enough about it. Think of it for a minute. Here is a material that you can make out of four basic ingredients (sand, gravel, cement and water). […]
Concrete homes have many benefits, including a maintenance-free exterior. Concrete is very durable, but can come with a large price tag. Concrete forms, concrete blocks, precast concrete walls and cement stucco are some other options to use in building your home in place of cast in place concrete. They will provide the sound practicality of concrete, but be more financially forgiving.
A patio of flagstone is a fine patio design. Install patios, like flagstone patios, with concrete or sand. Patio installation tips here.
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