Spackling and Caulking Tips I’ve been sharing with you the wonderful saga of my son’s basement remodeling project in past columns. Together, he and I have transformed 1,100 square feet of bare basement into five large rooms and a full bathroom. We’ve done all the work ourselves, and only work on Saturdays. It’s now time […]
DIY Wood Preservatives There’s a very good chance you own something made of wood that’s exposed to the weather. It might be a fence, a deck, a dock, patio furniture, wood siding, a shed, etc. Wood is a marvelous material. It’s favored by many because it’s easy to cut, shape, and install. Wood can also […]
Vocational Schools - Create Master Craftsmen/women Again I need your help. You’ll be helping your children, any grandchildren, friends, neighbors, etc., too. You may not realize it, but there is a severe shortage of workers in just about every residential construction trade. Here’s another reality: Over 70% of the U.S. population hires people in the […]
Labor Cost to Install a New Front Door - Many Small Numbers Add Up I talked with Irene on the phone a few days ago. She lives in Connecticut and used my affordable phone coaching service. She needed to make sure the bid she received to repair wood rot next to her front door was […]
Relocation Checklist - You Need One for a Long-Distance Move Brian lives with his wife on the East Coast. He’s been a subscriber to my free newsletter for years. Brian is in a select group of virtual friends I’ve made over the years. It’s a delight to have email exchanges with these high-tech pen pals […]
Exterior Painting Tips and Tricks - Think Clean Exterior painting tips and tricks can be discovered in the strangest places. I had the distinct pleasure of touring a huge paint factory in Southern California several years ago. I was allowed to peer down into this massive vat as the solid components of the paint were […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
AI and Home Building & Improvement What do you know about Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Have you tested it? Do you think it will be your friend or foe when it comes to building your next new home, or when you tackle a project at your existing home? I’ve immersed myself in AI, and am here […]
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