Squaring Up A Deck With Two Tape Measures DEAR TIM: I’m going to build a deck. Don’t try to stop me. I’ve got many questions for you. First, what’s the smallest size a deck can be and still have a table on it for eating? How does one figure out where to put the support […]
Brick Mortar DEAR TIM: I’m about to undertake a complex project. I’ve got an older brick home that’s over one hundred years old. There are places where the mortar needs attention. The bigger issue is a room addition we’ve got planned. Believe it or not, we located a brick that’s, for all intents and purposes, […]
Veterans Day Did you have the honor and privilege to wear a uniform of any branch of the US Military? Perhaps you have a spouse, daughter, son, or other relative that was, or is currently, in the service of the great United States of America. If so, I and my family thank you/them for your/their […]
Welcome if you're a brand-new subscriber. This is a somewhat short newsletter. If you've been here any length of time here on the list, then you know this is one of my rough and tumble newsletters. How was your week? Mine was filled with a myriad of small projects. I discovered watercolor pencils and how […]
DEAR TIM: I’m about to have a new concrete driveway installed as well as some sidewalks. I asked the bidding contractors how long I might expect the concrete to last. The range given was from twenty to thirty years. That seems like a long time but I thought it could last much longer. How long […]
Welcome if this is your first issue! It's great to have you here. You may have been here for a while. This could be your second or 1,015th issue! I think that's about how many I've sent out. I should have kept track! Getting Great Bids From Contractors I was doing lots of driving in […]
Please complete the following survey. It will make sense as you march through it. Thanks, Tim Carter 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 one of the Big 50 by Remodeling magazine in 1993. This award gave […]
Gasoline Fire and Explosion Hazard - Very Dangerous Gasoline is a very dangerous liquid. Using it to start a fire or get rid of ants in your yard is a bad idea. Gasoline fumes are heavier than air and travel across the ground like invisible flowing water. Years ago, I made a mistake starting a […]
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DEAR TIM: It’s a very long story and don’t think I’m crazy. I’m building a new home and wondering if I can install all the electrical wiring myself. It’s not a big home, but it’s got all the things going on you’d normally have in a home including quite a few 3 and 4-way switches. […]
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