Glen and Sandra Schweickert built a new home twelve years ago. Let them fill you in. "We bought a brand new home in 2002 from a regional builder. They went bankrupt in 2007. We would like to build a new home using the same plans and blueprints from the house we now have that was built Read More »
I'll try to make this as fast as possible, but there's so much to share. ACCCCKKKK! First, guess what arrived at my home JUST AFTER I sent out the Tuesday newsletter? An amazing long-sleeved pull-over shirt I ordered from Duluth Trading. OMG is it comfortable! I'm going to order a second one for sure and Read More »
Bonnie Speeg lives in a chilly apartment in the gaslight district of Clifton in Cincinnati, OH. She reached out and here's her paraphrased situation: "Tim, my forced-air furnace comes on too often and it's driving me nuts. It's hard to sleep and it's annoying. My landlord says everything is fine and I'm under the impression I Read More »
Christmas is coming. It's like the whistle on an approaching train. You can hear it before you see it. I've got a bunch of great gift ideas for you this week buried within the newsletter. Some of the BEST ones, believe it or not, are about clothes. I believe I've finally discovered the Holy Grail Read More »
Tim Carter thanks you for all your support in 2014, and asks for your input to make 2015 better than 2014. Thank you from AsktheBuilder.com
I need your help. Are you a model railroader? What brand / model are these cars? I have others like them. These are BIG cars. Think garden railroad. Look at the tape measure in some of the photos to see how long they are. They fit PERFECTLY on the large Buddy L track that's got Read More »
This is a great overview video about what you'd see in New Hampshire if you spent a month or two here. There are two shots of Mt. Washington one very early and right at the end. You might now understand why I love going up there to work as a ham radio operator at the Read More »
DEAR TIM: Our four-year-old house's attic creaks as well as has cracking noises during windy times. The sounds are very loud, waking us up. It sounds like something is going to come crashing down through the ceiling above our bed. It's very unsettling! The builder sent fellow to add 2x4's to some of the trusses. Read More »
Rafael, who lives in Fort Myers FL, is wondering about firewalls. Here's what he sent me. "A house built in 1970 has no fire wall. In what year were firewalls installed in the new homes?" Well, Rafael, I find it hard to believe that a 1970's house has no firewall. I say that because typical construction of both exterior and interior Read More »
I've got two very, very fast things today. Would you be interested in getting a check from me next week for $250, $150 or even $50 to spend on Christmas or some other urgent need? What if I told you your odds of getting the cash were VERY, VERY HIGH? I'm not kidding. This is Read More »
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