Rustoleum Multicolor Textured Spray Paint - It's Wonderful! I began testing Rustoleum Multi-colored Textured spray paint last year. I selected a brown color that resembled dried dead leaves. It was an amazing product because it dried with a flat finish and had these tiny tiny colored bumps that produced the multi-colored look. What Does It […]
Newsletter Music Hotel California Hotel California by the Eagles was featured in the July 5, 2020, AsktheBuilder.com newsletter. This version was played at the 1998 Eagles induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. CLICK or TAP HERE to read all past AsktheBuilder.com newsletters. CLICK or TAP HERE to listen to all the music […]
What is a Velocipede? - It's a Railroad Bicycle! George Sheffield, a Michigan farmer, is credited with inventing a wonderful human-powered machine to inspect railroad tracks. Here's are a few short videos showing how you pump one to make it go. Tim CarterTim built custom homes and did ultra-custom remodeling for 20+ years before launching […]
Deck Sealers That Peel & Flake DEAR TIM: I’m so frustrated and at my wits end. Before I clean and seal my outdoor deck, I need your advice. It’s a tremendous amount of work and I’m discovering I need to do it every three years. I scream each spring when I see the expensive sealer […]
Floor Grout Problems - The Wrong Color DEAR TIM: I made a mistake and discovered your detailed floor grouting video series a bit too late. I should have watched them before I started my job, but what’s done is done. Five hours ago, I grouted my bathroom and the color of the grout is not […]
AUTHOR'S NOTE: This tribute appeared in the June 28, 2020, AsktheBuilder.com newsletter. CLICK or TAP HERE to subscribe. If I were a betting man, I’d say you might be a new subscriber and this is your first issue. This is NOT a normal Ask the Builder newsletter but I think you’ll feel fortunate to be […]
Newsletter Music Rudy Soundtrack The Rudy movie soundtrack was featured in the June 28, 2020, Special Tribute to Jim Aglamesis 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 all the music featured in past […]
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 […]
Are you a new subscriber? Welcome! I reserve this top spot in the newsletter for you because I’m so glad you’ve joined us. You, however, might be an older subscriber. Mind you, I’m not talking about how many trips around the sun you’ve made! That said, tell me if you recall the column I wrote […]
Consumer Survey Service - Newsletter Subscribers Uncover New Products Do you need to survey consumers to discover what they like and don't like about products? I've been conducting surveys for years and the results are almost always astonishing. CLICK or TAP HERE to see a recent blockbuster survey about garden hose faucets of all things. […]
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