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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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January 18, 2011 AsktheBuilder Tips And Newsletter

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Tim Carter

In this Newsletter, winter in New Hampshire, report on the Builders Show in Orlando, new product reviews from the show, AsktheBuilder Facebook page, New York City Moms and Stain Solver Oxygen Bleach, a new Share button on AsktheBuilder.com articles and the latest columns.

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January 12, 2011 AsktheBuilder Tips And Newsletter

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Tim Carter

In this issue, I am attending the Builders Show in Orlando, Florida, an AsktheBuilder meet up, visiting the new American Home, a new eGuide and a special introductory sale and an upcoming review on a DoorSaver bumper door stop.

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Low Water Pressure

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Tim Carter

Water pressure in your home can vary. If you had high water pressure, then suddenly you experience low water flow, it can be from a restricted main water line feeding your home. If you suffer from point-of-use low water pressure, your kitchen or bathroom faucets might have a clogged water-use restrictor.

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Electric Chain Saw

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Tim Carter

An electric chain saw, with the proper size motor, can perform as well as a gas-powered chainsaw. Electric chain saw sharpeners are needed to keep the chain sharp. This combined with the speed of the chainsaw blade and the weight of the chain saw effects the cutting action of any chain saw.

Posted in New Construction, Outdoor, Outdoor Projects, Tools | 1 Comment

October 5, 2010 AsktheBuilder Tips And News

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Tim Carter

In this issue, rugby - messy game, a pink tool belt video, bathroom mold and how to stop it, Stain Solver needs your help on Amazon.com, a new business survey, a moving column, cable tv options and Tim's hobby - the Fire Pit.

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Trex Decking

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Tim Carter

Dark spots of composite decking, such as Trex decking, might be a mixture of algae and mildew. Cleaning Trex decking with oxygen bleach can remove most of the spots. Composite deck flooring is not maintenance free.

Posted in Deck Maintenance, Outdoor | 1 Comment

Cable TV Options

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Tim Carter

Rearranging a room can cause problems with your cable tv. When ordering new cable packages, be sure the cable tv offers installation without exposed wires. Some digital cable tv offer wireless connections.

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August 3, 2010 AsktheBuilder Tips And News

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Tim Carter

In this issue, nearing the end of the move to New Hampshire, a new lighter drywall, a warning on dishwasher detergent, Tim's garage sale, high-pressure sales tactics, a survey on Tim's Checklists, the DC metro car is gone and it is almost time for tool reviews for the holidays.

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Vintage Tub

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Tim Carter

A vintage bath tub not only adds character to a bathroom, but vintage clawfoot tubs are extremely conformable. The design of vintage bathtubs will require some special subflooring for installation.

Posted in Bathrooms, Plumbing Design | 2 Comments

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