Repair Wood Rot - There are Different Methods Do you have wood rot happening at your home? It’s a very common problem. Wood rot, in my opinion, is getting worse each year because new wood is more susceptible to rot, and many tradespeople are not coating the fresh cut ends of wood with paint or […]
Finish Nail Guns - Affordable and Amazing A few months ago, I brought my 20-ounce hammer and a traditional nail set tool with me to church. A six-penny finish nail, driven by a carpenter in the late 1800s through a piece of oak trim, had worked its way out of the wood about 1/8 inch. […]
Pocket Door Installation Secrets I installed a pocket door in my son’s basement several days ago. The basement remodeling project has stretched out over a year because we can only work together on Saturdays and on occasional days he can take off from work. It was a unique pleasure to show him how simple it […]
Contractor Scams & Incompetence Each week, I extract homeowners just like you from horrible encounters with contractors. I do this via a short consult phone or video call. The situations range from faulty roofing work, new cracked or spalling concrete, wet basements, shoddy tile work, etc. The common denominator in every situation is trust. The […]
Best Way to Clean Glass - Soapy Water & a Squeegee I’m willing to wager a two-step hot fudge sundae made with mocha chip ice cream that you struggle to get the glass in and around your home perfectly clean. I’m talking crystal-clear glass that looks invisible. It might be glasses you drink from, the […]
Baseboard and Casing Installation This past weekend, I had the good fortune to show my son how to install wood baseboard and interior door casing. We’re in the final stages of finishing over 1,000 square feet of finished living space in the basement of his three-year-old home. We only work on Saturdays because of his […]
Tim's Digital Library FAQs First, watch this short 3-minute video. Wait until the END! I had a strange craving for bacon and eggs. Do I have to download all the documents in the Digital Library by December 16, 2025? No. You can download the ones you want at your leisure. Why should I purchase the […]
Lava Pods Snow & Ice Melt - An Amazing Hot Product I shared with you weeks ago an article where the author maintains it’s best to use a pitchfork to remove ice from a sidewalk or driveway. It was obvious to me at the time that author had never tried using a pitchfork to remove […]
Ask the Bewilder ??? FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ask the Bewilder Website - The New AI Killer MEREDITH, NH - DECEMBER 6, 2025 Tim Carter, founder of Ask the Builder, has announced a new initiative to neuter the growing power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). He's created a new weekly feature titled Ask the Bewilder. These tales […]
Basic Tools for Home Repair - They Can Save Your Bacon and $$$ I’ve been helping several single women and single moms for the past few years. One has been featured in this column at least once in the past year. I’m pleased to report that she’s gaining confidence and tackling projects on her own […]
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