Tim Carter shows the different ways to cut and fasten Davinci Roofscapes Single-Width Slate. Synthetic slate is durable, much lighter than real slate and it looks as good or better than slate. This is a virgin polymer roof that can last generations. The DaVinci Roofscapes product is much lighter than real slate, but only a Read More »
If you're a NEW subscriber, this is a very unusual eblast. I do them from time to time if I have BREAKING NEWS. Today is one of those days. Kelly Needs an iPhone 5 First, my youngest daughter Kelly would like to buy your iPhone 5 if you have one in excellent shape and it's Read More »
DEAR TIM: Pieces of granite tile countertop edge at my kitchen sink have fallen off. None of the pieces of granite have been damaged or cracked. I need a simple fix to reinstall the tiles. Is there a way to do this so the tiles will stay attached to the wood substrate for years and Read More »
I got home from Cincinnati, OH on Friday afternoon just before sundown. Kathy and I traveled west to visit her aging father, who's 96. We scheduled the trip at this time because our oldest daughter Meghan was in Cincinnati with her husband to attend a wedding. Since Meghan and Brent live in California, it was Read More »
Kathy and I are on the road visiting her dad. He's 96 and while in reasonably good health, he's declining. If you're a new subscriber, you need to know right now this issue is by no means a normal one with respect to buckets full of home improvement content. There will only be one home Read More »
DEAR TIM: I have an unusual narrow roof valley against a dormer where snow builds up, turns to ice and then leaks into my house. The shingles look fine, so I’m wondering if the water is coming in through some wood siding that forms one side of this roof canyon. That’s what I call it. Read More »
Thanks so much for submitting your information as a part of my survey. I truly believe that your information will help put pressure on manufacturers to create a better product. If you're not subscribed to my FREE newsletter, you should. CLICK HERE to subscribe. When I compile my investigative report about what I feel is Read More »
Have you dreamed of flying like a bird? Some ultra-light aircraft are not so safe. Gliders are attractive because there's no engine thus no noise. But traditional gliders must be towed up into the air by a real airplane. What about human-powered gliders with real wings that won't collapse like an ultralight? These videos may Read More »
If you could read all the questions I get each day, I'm convinced you'd come away with this conclusion: "Tim, why don't people do research BEFORE they start a project?" That's my advice for you and what I'd love for you to spread to any friends, neighbors or co-workers. Most of the email I get Read More »
Teresa Schenck has a rotten wood threshold at her home in Bettendorf, Iowa. Here's what she sent me: "As you can see, this piece of wood at my back door is rotting. It is about 1.5-2 " wide, and maybe 6-8" deep. My deck is also there. I am replacing the wood decking. I want to Read More »
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