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April 10, 2012 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Tim Carter

In this Newsletter, working with an excavator helped uncover rounded boulders, deck cleaning tip, glass & metal countertops, the Spring Stain Solver Sale ends at midnight, change your washing machine hoses, review my eBook, the MAC Virus alert, plumbing vent pipe video and poured vs concrete block foundations.

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How to Build a Garden Pond

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Tim Carter

With some simple tools and a little sweat, you can build a garden pond with a waterfall in your backyard. Building a pond yourself allows you to create the size and shape you want.

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Framing Nail Gun

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Tim Carter

Framing nail guns can make your job go faster, but treat the nail gun with respect. Impulse nailguns are easier to use then the nail guns that require air compressors. You will need to determine which framing nail gun is proper for your projects.

Posted in New Construction, Tools | 2 Comments

January 24, 2012 AsktheBuilder Newsletter And Tips

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Tim Carter

In this newsletter, my ego takes a hit, wall anchor tip, a new video on new roof sheathing, the new Bath Remodeling Coaching, reuse and recycle guide, Drill Sergeant tool review, GloPlate product review and building in bad weather.

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Frost Heaves

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Tim Carter

Frost heave can cause cracks in your foundation or even raise your floors several inches. Foundation footers need to be poured below the frost line in your area. The shape of your piers is also important in reducing frost heaves.

Posted in Foundation, New Construction | 4 Comments

November 2, 2011 AsktheBuilder Newsletter And Tips

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Tim Carter

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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August 23, 2011 AsktheBuilder Tips And Newsletter

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Tim Carter

In this issue, my trip to the Cayman Islands, the Atlas Roofing Grime Pays Giveaway, patching a hole in a concrete foundation, preventing blacktop defects, reporting pot holes and having fun on Facebook.

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What is Green Building?

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Tim Carter

There is confusion knowing how to go green. There are many green products available, but are they all environmentally friendly? The impact on the environment and the return of investment are all factors to consider.

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May 24, 2011 AsktheBuilder Tips And Newsletter

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Tim Carter

In this issue, relief from the black flies, mini-conference in New Hampshire, search engines, replacing bathtub tile, garage design, SOG knives and the Meghan Method.

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April 28, 2011 AsktheBuilder Tips And Newsletter

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Tim Carter

In this issue, a late spring snow, Bucket Ape tool review, AsktheBuilder on Facebook, rusting gutters, helping you - help me survey, Stain Solver Sweepstakes, my latest columns and that legal stuff.

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