What is the biggest danger to a house? Wind, poor soil, bad foundation? No, it's water. Water damage can weaken a house structure to the point of collapse.
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In this newsletter, using my Christmas Gift Guide supports the AsktheBuilder website, looking for an old floor joist, a clogged drain and a wet-dry vacuum trick, Meghan's Gift Guide and replacing a window with a French door.
Knowing some simple tips on how to wallpaper will help you get professional looking results. These wallpaper installation tips will get you started.
In this issue, Thanksgiving is right around the corner, firing guns, test results on Loctite Power Grab Clear Adhesive, can money be made replacing copper drain lines, my Christmas Gift Guide, and videos on making a drywall plug and the Tiny Titan Water Heater.
Tim Carter shows how to make a drywall plug out of scrap drywall. This is simple way to patch that hole you might have in your drywall.
Tim Carter shows how easy it is to install a Tiny Titan Compact Water Heater. This is a great point of use water heater when you don't need a lot of hot water.
Leaks around the tub can be due to bad caulking or missing caulk. Preparation is one of the most important tips when using tub caulk. The tub and wall tiles must be clean and dry before applying the caulk.
In this issue, while experiencing Indian Summer, it is time for my AsktheBuilder Christmas Gift Guide, a quick tip on cleaning your windows for the holidays, getting rid of a smudgy granite countertop, frequently asked questions about floor grout sealers and their use.
If your yard gets wet after rains, even days later, you might need a simple drainage system. The hardpan layer deep in your soil can be blocking water run off. Use a trench drain or French drain to capture the soil water and route it away from you house and yard.
In this issue, great gift ideas that can't be found, upcoming drywall plug video, a reader has problems with a kitchen remodeling job in Canada, a quick 3-question tool survey, I need your response, a gift idea and my Facebook page.
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