Old gas can case issues with starting small engines. In as little as 30 days, gasoline starts to break down and attack parts of your lawn mower, chain saw, log splitter, snow blower or other small engines. Fuel additives can help protect these engines.
A washing machine may spring a leak at the water shut off valve. Simple remedies work, but replacing with a ball valve is worth the time.
How to Connect Cabinets Correct tools are a must Ratchet or screw clamps, not squeeze Pilot hole and countersink bit needed Wall cabinets first CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! DEAR TIM: I’m on a very tight budget and remodeling my kitchen by myself. I’m having great difficulty connecting my cabinets together. Read More »
Treated wood foundations can be used when you build a new home. But wood foundations may not last as long as a concrete or concrete block foundation. A permanent wood foundation must have the right mix of chemicals to ensure it never rots or is eaten by termites.
Can I Cut My Roof Trusses TIPS Trusses can be cut A structural engineer will create a plan WATCH the truss videos below Call a structural engineer to prevent roof collapse CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! DEAR TIM: My family is growing and I need to move my home office. I Read More »
Wallpaper adhesive can bond to drywall paper. Drywall that is not primed and sized properly will absorb these adhesives and tear. Drywall repair may be necessary.
Turbine vents can replace the hot air in your attic in minutes. Mother Nature blows across the fins in the roof turbine vents as they exhaust the heat build up.
This is going to be VERY FAST since I reached out yesterday. You may have missed the exciting news about True Value Hardware. CLICK HERE to see what I had to share. Look over what I sent yesterday and consider doing both of us a huge favor. Would you consider forwarding / sharing my email Read More »
Resurfacing concrete will rejuvenate any spalling damage on walkways and driveways. Determine how thick your overlay will be to ensure you get the right materials. An overlay of less than 3/4 inches will not need any pea gravel. Cement paint will help permanently bond new to old. Read on for further tips.
I've been doing this newsletter since 1997 is my best guess. I can't tell you when I sent out my first newsletter. One of the biggest mistakes I've made in the Ask the Builder journey is not keeping a journal or diary. That one line from the movie Field of Dreams that old Doc Graham Read More »
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