Ask the Builder Podcast 14 Highlights: Foundation hole too deep Water leaking into the crawlspace Best garage insulation Tim shares a story about the sun destroying your things Podcast Sponsor: Stain Solver - Certified Organic Oxygen Bleach Home Improvement and Home Construction Podcast Photos, Links and Great Stuff: CALL 1 Foundation Hole Too Deep Related Read More »
Stop Brick Leaks Question #1: Help me, Tim! When a blowing rain lashes my brick-veneer home, water streams down over the inside of my foundation in the basement. I thought brick was waterproof. What’s happening and is there a way to minimize, or eliminate, the water from entering my home? What could have been done Read More »
Turn Off Natural Gas - It's Very Easy If you smell natural gas at your home, do the following things: GET OUT of the house immediately (read the tragic story of Tim's friends) Turn off natural gas to house if the meter is outside Call 911 Get at least 200 feet away from the house Read More »
"Flash floods are the most common hazards for building lots. These floods affect land that may seem safe." Building Lots For Sale - Not All Are Great The building lots for sale you're looking at may seem to be fine, but there could be many hazards that could affect the lot. Here are the Read More »
Transporting Propane Tanks - Do It Safely Watch this video to see how to transport, handle and store propane tanks:
What To Do If Gas Leak Video Do you know what to do if there's a gas leak? Watch this video and save your life and that of loved ones: Click to read Tim's article about the Lanfords. They were friends of Tim's and tragically were killed when their house had a gas explosion. If Read More »
Concrete in a Bag Question #1: Hello Tim. This summer I’ve got a few outdoor projects that involve pouring small amounts of concrete. I looked into having a ready-mix truck do it, but the cost is so expensive. I’ve seen the bags of concrete in stores. Is it any good? Have you used it? Can Read More »
Kitchen Exhaust Question #1: Tim, I’m very excited about an upcoming kitchen remodel at my home. I need your advice about my kitchen exhaust fan. I’m getting conflicting information from contractors, the kitchen designer, and my husband. You’re my lifeline. Can you address the best practices for kitchen exhaust fans and any other aspects to Read More »
High efficiency furnaces can save money and they help conserve our natural resources. Before you think about junking your good furnace, keep in mind that the high efficiency furnace can cost up to $1,000.00 more than a standard one. Be sure you can reap enough savings to make it worthwhile.
"The first thing you need to get an accurate price for your new home is a good set of plans and specifications. You need these to be able to get individual cost estimates for the different aspects of your home." A New Home Cost Calculator Works You want to build a new home, but you Read More »
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