Listen CLOSELY to what Arnold says starting at 0:17. Now WATCH this clip to make sure you CHOOSE WISELY: 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 […]
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Newsletter Music Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Mix Vol 1 Guardians of the Galaxy - Awesome Mix Vol 1 was featured in the June 21, 2020, AsktheBuilder.com newsletter. It's a fantastic collection of happy tunes from decades ago. CLICK or TAP HERE to read all past AsktheBuilder.com newsletters. CLICK or TAP HERE to listen to […]
Author's Note: Please read the column and think about the front porches you've had the pleasure of sitting on. Then go to the bottom of the column and read what Virginia sent me. Emails like Virginia's really make me smile. Front Porch Construction - Probably Not DIY DEAR TIM: The house I grew up in […]
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Newsletter Music Leather and Lace Leather and Lace was featured in the June 27, 2021 and the June 14, 2020, AsktheBuilder.com newsletter. It's a fantastic duet with Stevie Nicks and Don Henley. CLICK or TAP HERE to read all past AsktheBuilder.com newsletters. CLICK or TAP HERE to listen to all the music featured in past […]
Treated Lumber Ratings - Twelve at Last Count Twelve different treated lumber ratings Identifying the rating Treated lumber corrodes fasteners Why decks collapse CLICK or TAP HERE to subscribe to my FREE newsletter DEAR TIM: I’m a remodeling contractor and have started to see a disturbing trend in the failure of treated lumber. I was […]
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