Soundproofing a Room - It's All About Air Is your home noisy? Do you wish you didn’t hear things going on in other parts of your house? How about exterior noise? Do you hear sirens, motorcycles, cars, trucks, etc., even when your doors and windows are closed? Believe it or not, there’s quite a bit […]
Shoyan the Japanese Carpenter 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 in October 1993. Tim also operates https://DrawPlumbingPlans.com. His @askthebuilder […]
Television is a Propaganda Tool - Psychological Trigger of AUTHORITY Listen closely to this prophetic rant in the 1976 movie Network: 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. […]
Sewage Ejector Pump Problems - Nasty Dookie Stew I’ve shared in a few recent columns how I’m helping my son finish his basement. I’m having a great time building memories for both of us. I made a sign from a scrap piece of drywall a few months ago: Will Work for Food (Good Food). I […]
Wood Conditioner Before Stain - It's What Pros Use How many times have you used a stain to change the appearance of a piece of bare wood that’s inside your home? Did the job turn out like the finish you see on high-end stained cabinets or other furniture? My guess is you weren’t even close. […]
Embassy Ceiling Suspended Ceiling - Video Series This is video #1 of a three-part series. Once all videos are complete, they'll appear on this page in addition to their own separate page. Tim CarterTim built custom homes and did ultra-custom remodeling for 20+ years before launching his Ask the Builder media presence. He was selected […]
How to Install a Sewer Line Don Kimball, an energetic retired man who loves birds, decided to build an affordable house out in the desert Southwest. He stumbled across me and asked if I'd help him do his plumbing work. Here's video #1 in our Plumbing with Serpents video series. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to […]
New Home Specifications Template - It Can Save You Thousands of Dollars New Home Specifications Spreadsheet New Home Specifications Template With Text I’ve got two different stories to share with you this week. Are you a homeowner who hires contractors of all types to do work? If so, the first one will resonate with you. […]
Deck Construction Guide - Life and Money-Saving Tips Flowers and vegetables pop up out of the ground in the spring. So, too, deck support posts. You may be a homeowner that desires to create a wonderful outdoor room, or expand that small deck cobbled together by the builder of your home. Allow me to share […]
Building Product Defects Happen All the Time Building product defects can sap money and energy from you. Building materials made in factories can contain latent defects. These are hidden time bombs that can explode causing mayhem in your life. It’s not easy to spot them, but there are some things you can do to prevent […]
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