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How to Build a Dormer Tim Carter shares a story about how to build a dormer over the phone. It's Ask Anything Thursday. Today is also a RAR Palindrome date and an even rarer - Ambigram. That means if can be read left to right, from right to left and also upside down! 12-21-2021 Tim […]

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Working In The Weather Tim Carter talks about working outdoors in any weather. It's Ask Anything Wednesday. 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 birth […]

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AsktheBuilder Live Stream - Non-Toxic Paint For Kids ECOS Paints Today's LIVE stream video opens with a discussion of non-toxic paint for kids and then answers random home improvement questions. 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 […]

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Yesterday, I reached out asking for your help. I needed to know a great way, and the hardware required, to convert cassette tapes to MP3 files. I'm always in awe of the collective wisdom that you, and all other subscribers, have tucked away in your tiny gray cells. You may have been one of quite […]

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Is this your first issue? Pretty exciting, right? I don't think you're going to be disappointed as this one is brimming with lots of new stuff. If this is your 109th issue, you might recall that short video I recorded a few years back showing how you can install or repair copper water lines in […]

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Build Under a Tent - Old Circus Trick Revived You’ve undoubtedly heard the phrase time is money. If ever there’s a time when it’s true, it’s now. The talons of inflation are digging into your wallet, purse, and budget with respect to any home improvement project. The sooner you get any job done, the less […]

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Are you an audio engineer or audio enthusiast? I need to transform these cassette tapes to MP3 files. The cassette tapes were brand new when the recordings were made. The tape has rolled just once and they've never been replayed. I need to get them up in the cloud before the tape degrades to where […]

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How to Press Copper Tool - No More Fire Engines! Watch the video below to discover the magic of making leakproof joints with copper tubing and fittings using a press tool. You'll never set your house on fire using a torch so hot that it can melt metal! Your local firefighters will thank you for […]

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Frost in Closet - Simple Reasons - Easy to Stop You have frost in your closet, right? That's why you're here. It may be on the ceiling or most likely an exterior wall. Should you be worried? Maybe. What Causes the Frost in Closet? The frost is caused by water vapor that condenses on the […]

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AsktheBuilder Live Stream Moments ago, I did a fun experiment. I went LIVE on my YouTube channel with NO prior announcement. It was stunning to see how many viewers found me in less than a minute. The LIVE video stream lasted for 37 minutes and I shared quite a few funny stories!  I'll have MORE […]

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