New subscriber? Welcome and don't be fall for the you-must-wear-the-funny-hat prank that some of the seasoned subscribers may pull on you. Seasoned subscriber? You know better than to mess with the new arrivals! Where did it go? How is it possible that we're at the end of another summer? Did you have a great one? Read More »
Gutter Guard Madness Question #1: Tim, the annual gutter cleaning campaign is about to happen. What’s your feeling about gutter guards? Have you tested any? There are so many different designs, how do you even begin to make a decision? Are they really worth it in the long run? Is there a cheaper alternative? Molly Read More »
I need to know where you live if you took the Staircase Survey. It was an Ooopsie By Accident moment! I should have put this question in the original survey. Loading...
Tim Carter records an excavator unloading heavy stackable retaining wall blocks.
Etymotic Earplugs and Earphones - They Keep You Safe I had the chance to test out a pair of Etymotic earplugs and earphones for the past two months. It's important to realize that I've tried countless earplugs over the years constantly trying to find a pair that minimizes harmful noise but allows me to hear Read More »
New subscriber? Welcome to AsktheBuilderland. You can put away your passport now and relax. Current AsktheBuilderland resident? Please share with the new arrivals, when you bump into them, that I'm not crazy. Today's newsletter might be one of those where you scratch your head. I say this because it has some indirect tips that might Read More »
Ask the Builder Podcast 19 Highlights: Fireplace Refacing - Tim Carter, founder of AsktheBuilder.com, saves Brett's marriage! Brett is in a race to satisfy his wife because she's not happy at all with the 1960s stone fireplace in their living room. Podcast Sponsor: Stain Solver - Certified Organic Oxygen Bleach Home Improvement and Home Read More »
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This column was inspired by something that happened to my sister last week. She called me for advice because she needed a tree removed from her rear yard and she didn’t know any reliable tree-removal companies. Perhaps you’ve been in the same situation recently about any number of repairs or projects that you need to Read More »
Solar Attic Fan Tough Love Question #1: Tim, can you cut through the fog of confusion about solar attic fans? I just want the tough-love truth. Do they really work or are they mostly hype? What does it take to really cool an attic space? My husband really thinks it’s a great idea to buy Read More »
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