3.6 Roentgen - Not Great Not Terrible This is a great scene from the TV series Chernobyl. Watch ALL the clips to get the full context. This first one is only seven seconds and has the classic script line: Tim CarterTim built custom homes and did ultra-custom remodeling for 20+ years before launching his Ask […]
"It’s important for this water vapor to be piped out of your house as rapidly as possible before it changes back to liquid water." QUESTION: Tim, my husband and I really need your help. Our ten-year-old multi-speed kitchen exhaust fan drips greasy water back down onto the stove. Three of the highest fan speeds no […]
Here's your mid-week dose of recently revised columns. There are some jaw-dropping videos in several. Once again, I URGE you to, at the VERY LEAST, click and just scan the columns. This way, when you eventually do have the problem your tiny gray cells will remind you that I have life preservers to throw at […]
I’m quite certain you’re a new subscriber who joined us this week. Welcome! Each day I’m able to see all new subscribers and it warms my heart that you trust me to share useful home improvement information. This issue has quite a few fun prizes. Be sure to pay close attention to the Tony Hseih […]
Spy Camera USB Charger - It's AMAZING. This is a perfect gift item for any number of people. Get several to see lots of your home. CLICK or TAP HERE to discover MORE about this very cool device. Tim CarterTim built custom homes and did ultra-custom remodeling for 20+ years before launching his Ask the […]
I hope your Thanksgiving was splendid. Mine was magical. The face time with family and the food were good for the soul. While it was cool and rainy on Mt. Desert Island Thanksgiving Day, the dry tongue of the weather system dragged its way across the island the following morning before we headed back to […]
Hide Plumbing Pipes in a Chase or Closet - HVAC Ducts Too! QUESTION: Oh, Tim do I have a conundrum for you! A major remodel is about to happen here at my home and already we’ve got a problem. A new master bathroom is being created in a second-floor room but I can’t figure out […]
Water Hammer Fix - Easy to Repair in an Existing Home QUESTION: Tim, each time I shut off a faucet in my home my water pipes rattle and make a dreadful sound. It seems to me that they might burst from terrifying noise. The problem is common in many houses on my street as I’ve […]
Reinforcing Steel in Footings - It's 100X Stronger Than Concrete QUESTION: Tim, I’m flummoxed. I’m about to build a large detached garage. The plans call for a 10-inch-thick by 20-inch-wide poured concrete footing with two 1/2-inch steel bars that run continuously in the concrete. One bidding contractor says this steel is a waste of time […]
Greetings and salutations! You might be my newest subscriber! Welcome. This top spot in each issue is your special place. How about you, though? Have you been around here for so long that you remember the video I recorded about how fast a live Christmas tree can ignite? You should watch this and let it […]
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