Hose Bib Survey I know you grumble when you use your hose bib. Now's the time to VENT. Get those creative juices flowing because in question three you get to design the PERFECT hose bib! Loading… Thank Stain Solver, the Survey Sponsor, by purchasing a small sample size! This survey was featured in Tim's May […]
Do you like trying new things and meeting new people?? I do too! You’re a new subscriber, aren’t you? Don’t be bashful! You arrived at just the right time. Did you notice that this issue of the newsletter smells like piping hot biscuits made from scratch? Don’t believe me? Keep reading! It’s important for you […]
Newsletter Music All I Want To Do Is Have Some Fun All I Want To Do Is Have Some Fun was featured in the May 14, 2020 AsktheBuilder.com newsletter. It's an upbeat song by Sheryl Crow about life in LA. CLICK or TAP HERE to read all past AsktheBuilder.com newsletters. CLICK or TAP HERE to […]
Following Instructions Activity - A Builder Builds Biscuits For decades, I've suggested to do-it-yourselfers that following instructions is vital to success. All too often when I do an autopsy on a project that has crashed and burned, it's evident that someone didn't follow instructions. Often they took a shortcut or felt they knew a better […]
Vinyl Siding Comparison - You Can Get the True Wood Look DEAR TIM: I’m going to be building a new home and I have to make a decision about the siding. I can afford wood shakes and love the look, but I am concerned about long-term maintenance. Vinyl siding seems to have so many advantages, […]
Free Standing Tree House IMPORTANT NOTE: Be sure to CLICK or TAP HERE to listen to my podcast about this topic where I answer Joe's questions. I also have very important drawings THERE you should see. DEAR TIM: I've built a free-standing treehouse for my 9-year-old son but I'm a novice in carpentry. I recorded […]
Influence - The Psychology of Persuasion This is a remarkable book. It will help you sell things and it will prevent you from being sold something you don't want. CLICK or TAP HERE to order it now. Watch the video below of Dr. Cialdini: Tim CarterTim built custom homes and did ultra-custom remodeling for 20+ […]
What Caused the Boston Disaster? - Remember, Just Guess This is the quiz from Tim's May 10, 2020 Newsletter. Remember, don't ask Alexa or Siri for help. Trust the Force within you! IMPORTANT NOTE: After clicking SUBMIT, scroll back at the top and click the VIEW SCORE button to see how you did! Loading… Thank […]
Patio Puddles DEAR TIM: I’ve got a problem I need you to solve. You see each time it rains I have a puddle develop on the outer edge of my circular patio. It’s older concrete and it appears the puddle is related to a crack that’s above a low retaining wall the patio rests on. […]
Newsletter Music Naked If I Want To Naked If I Want To was featured in the May 10, 2020 AsktheBuilder.com newsletter. It's a quirky short ballad by Moby Grape. CLICK or TAP HERE to read all past AsktheBuilder.com newsletters. CLICK or TAP HERE to listen to all the music featured in past AsktheBuilder.com newsletters. Stain […]
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