Tools are a key to making a job go smoothly. Tim Carter shares how to select tools that are helpful and time-saving to make your jobs a little easier. Some of his favorite hand tools include a wood rasp and a pipe cutter. A rasp is a great wood working tool to give you a professional look. Special screw drive bits and a plumb bob are also in his toolbox.
A fire sprinkler system can save you a lot of money and hassle if there is a fire in your home. Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com discusses all new fire sprinkler design and how to install them.
High efficiency air filters are available from these manufacturers. You may have to search for these replacement air filters in your area.
Quarter round is an essential molding on many jobs. Tim Carter demonstrates how to install quarter round to hide the gap between baseboards and flooring. You'll have no trouble with your installation of quarter round with these tips.
Discover how to wire a phone jack with AsktheBuilder.com host Tim Carter. Wiring phone jacks has never seemed more simple. With Tim's tips, you'll be phone jack wiring in no time.
For those times you have to cut a groove or mortise into a piece of wood, Tim Carter demonstrates two common ways to accomplish this cut. Using a circular saw, a hammer and a wood chisel is one method. A wood router is even easier.
Low voltage wiring must be fastened and secured properly to prevent shorts in the wire. Tim Carter demonstrates installing low voltage wiring. You can work with residential low voltage wiring easily and safely with these tips.
Installing internet cable is easy with these tips from AsktheBuilder.com host Tim Carter. Discover how to hook up computer internet wiring in your home. Internet cable installation is a job you can do.
Heating costs can leave you broke during cold winters. But with these energy saving tips from AsktheBuilder.com will help you reduce home heating costs. You can do a lot to reduce your heating costs this winter and help with saving energy.
Calculating the proper size of your air conditioner is critical. If your HVAC system is not the proper size, your house will not be comfortable. Calculating heat gain can be done with the help of the Manual J. Get a copy for your air conditioning sizing.
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