Tim Carter may call you to help you during the health crisis. If he does, he's going to record the call. Please read my LEGAL TERMS. The call is FREE. Loading… 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 […]
Garbage Disposal Freezes Up - Super Simple Fix Ann lives in Greensboro, North Carolina and her garbage disposal freezes up. Here's what she wrote to me: "Tim, I live in a 14-year-old townhouse with almost all original equipment. The garbage disposal keeps rusting and freezing up because I don't need to use it often. I've […]
New Window in Stucco Wall - A Mistake Can Cost You Big $$$ How Do You Install a New Window in a Stucco Wall? You can install a new window in a stucco wall any number of ways. The best way is to get a new window to fit within the confines of the existing […]
Hello! My gosh, it’s so wonderful to meet you. There’s nothing like a new subscriber. Trust me, you’ll feel welcome here and there are no quirky initiation ceremonies. Well, there's one. Each new subscriber is required to watch this video to see how silly I can be! Ready? Did I fool you? You’ve got Charlie […]
Clean Refrigerator Condenser Coil - Save Big Money on Repairs Clean your refrigerator condenser coil every few months. This coil looks like the radiator in your car and can get clogged with dust. Why Should I Clean the Coil? The refrigerator has to work harder if the coil is clogged with dirt and hair. A […]
Sewer Gas Smell Vent Pipe Some people have a sewer gas smell in their yards. The odor comes out of the vent pipes up on the roof. Here's how to stop the odor: Tim CarterTim built custom homes and did ultra-custom remodeling for 20+ years before launching his Ask the Builder media presence. He was […]
Lot Drainage Solutions - Some are Tough To Do Do you have lot drainage problems as Arlen does? When it rains hard water can flow into his garage in the photo above. Here's a lot near my home that requires at least two lot drainage solutions: What Causes Lot Drainage Problems? Flat ground is the […]
You’re new here, aren’t you? Welcome! You might be hunkered down at home like so many of us. Now is as good a time as any to discover how to save sweet moola around your home. I’m pretty good at doing just that. I’m just not as good at telling jokes. And you ... I […]
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This column was shared with my 31,000 subscribers who read my March 27, 2020 AsktheBuilder Newsletter. QUESTION #1: Tim, it’s time for you to reach into your magic tool bag. I need to replace a cracked-off section of my concrete driveway. My primary concern is I want the color and texture of the new patch […]
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