Repair Blacktop Driveway Crumbling - Don't Use Cold Patch You may have an asphalt or blacktop driveway as I do. Mine was installed twenty-five years ago and is in good condition. The mix ordered at the asphalt plant was key to its longevity. The stones in the mix are larger than normal. Keep in mind […]
Outdoor Room Ideas - Use Bushes and Walls Several days ago, I was on magical Mt. Desert Island in Downeast Maine. I was visiting my daughter and granddaughter. Seven years have passed since I helped build her quaint three-story home with an attached garage. I was the plumber, electrician, and radiant heat installer. My daughter […]
Outdoor Kitchen Ideas - Plan for Weather You may be dazzled by the outdoor kitchens you see on home improvement TV shows. Designers work hard each year to create trends of every type. You see it in clothing, paint colors, new cars and trucks, etc. This is done to pry dollars from your savings account. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Best Gasoline Stabilizer Watch this short video, then GO READ this past column of mine for EXTRA information I'll bet you didn't know about. If you just want to BUY THE BEST STABILIZER NOW, CLICK HERE. Tim CarterTim built custom homes and did ultra-custom remodeling for 20+ years before launching his Ask the Builder media […]
Chipmunks, Mice, Rats, and Squirrels - How to Eliminate Them You and I share the planet with lots of other creatures. Quite a few of them can be very problematic. A year ago, I shared with you how chipmunks had ruined my patio made with concrete pavers. The fuzzy brown pests created a maze of […]
Chip Seal Your Driveway - Make it Colorful What would you say if I told you your driveway doesn’t need to be boring blacktop or ho-hum gray concrete? Can you envision a red, orange, green, or light khaki color driveway? Would you like a driveway that provides maximum traction should you have to deal with […]
Decorative Pavers for Gardens, Sidewalks, Driveways, and Patios Last fall I traveled with my wife across the USA. We arrived in Los Angeles, CA and a few hours later got to hold our newest granddaughter. It was magical to say the very least. My youngest daughter inherited her mother’s love of gardening. It was decided […]
Outdoor Firepit Planning Tips - Don't Get Too Close! Autumn is my favorite time of year. I love the eye candy Mother Nature hands out here in the great Northeast USA. Add the fragrant aroma of a crackling outdoor fire feeding on seasoned oak and you have, in my opinion, the perfect outdoor setting. Breathing […]
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