Wall-Hung Sink Bracket - Thick Steel Required DEAR TIM: I need your help solving a perplexing conundrum. I love all things old and have purchased a salvaged antique marble stone corner sink that I want to use as a powder-room lavatory. It already has a drain hole, so that’s not the issue. The faucet needs […]
Listen. This could be your first real newsletter from me. I want you to know right now it's NOT a normal one. Well, as you'll come to discover many aren't normal, hah! This issue is focused on sharing with you that my annual Treasure Hunt game is going to end in just a few hours. […]
This column appeared in the February 29, 2020 edition of Tim's newsletter. DEAR TIM: I want to build a retaining wall that’s going to look great for years. At my last house, I had a short retaining wall around a patio that started to lean out towards the lawn. The little wall was but 10 […]
My guess is you might be a new subscriber. Let's imagine you came into Skyline Chili to place a carry-out order. I used to make cheese coneys and 3-ways by the thousands there many moons ago. I would've sauntered up to the carry-out counter uttering these words, "Geia' sou". That's Greek for hello. I also […]
Here's just a peek at my man cave wall color and solid-metal door to the right: CLICK or TAP the THREE LINKS JUST BELOW first to see the choices, then answer the two simple questions below: Choice #1 Choice #2 Choice #3 Loading… Tim CarterTim built custom homes and did ultra-custom remodeling for 20+ years […]
DEAR TIM: I’m remodeling a large bathroom in my home. The large shower stall is going to be tile as well as the floors in the room. I cut out some pieces of scrap cardboard to resemble large-format tile and it’s going to look perfect. I’ve never done a job like this. I’ve done my […]
I think you may be a brand-new subscriber! Holy watermelon, let's celebrate! Did you know you can eat watermelon in the shower and not worry about dripping the delicious nectar juice on yourself? A friend told me this was possible. Yes, you need to have the water on to make this work, not just stand […]
Dr. Ken Caster - University of Cincinnati I had the distinct pleasure to meet and be taught by Dr. Kenneth Caster at the University of Cincinnati (UC) between 1972 and 1974. He's one of a small handful of college professors that left an indelible imprint in my brain, fortunately for the better. The first and […]
Post-it® Flex Write Surface - Permanent Markers Wipe Off I tested the Post-it® Flex Write Surface product and it works. It works really well. You know that permanent markers can ruin a traditional whiteboard - and yes, there is a toxic chemical you can use to restore one should you make a mistake and not […]
Prevent Cut Electric & Cable Lines QUESTION #1: Tim, what are your thoughts on burying electric and cable-TV lines? I can buy approved cable and wire that’s rated for direct burial saving the cost of installing it in conduit. What’s been your experience with underground utilities like this? What would you do and why? Glenn […]
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