New subscriber? Thanks for signing up! Everyone else, let's get going! The past five days or so, I was laser-focused on one task. Working with my good friend Chuck Eglinton; he and I were able to complete and upload my first podcast. Yes, the first Ask the Builder podcast is ready for you! It's FREE Read More »
Ask the Builder Podcast 1 Highlights: Tim calls Jill and they discuss the best way to repair wood kitchen flooring Cutting out damaged area and installing an inlay different species border is an option Greg asks Tim about porcelain tile vs hardwood flooring in his new San Tan Valley, AZ home Hardwood presents many challenges on Read More »
Deck Repair Parts - Be Sure To Get The Best Ones CLICK HERE to download my FREE deck repair parts list to help you rebuild your current deck. You can use this same parts list if you're building a new deck. It also contains a link to the best flashing for under a door leading Read More »
Two Hours and $50 Saves $8,000 This column was inspired by two events that happened within hours of one another. One was at my own home. In both instances, an hour or two of time and a few extra dollars spent years prior would have saved thousands of dollars today. The first thing to remember Read More »
The LIVE webinar with Sara Martin went really well on Friday. The link to the recording is just below. Even though we're about to get 6 inches of new snow here in central New Hampshire beginning in an hour, I'm confident that Old Man Winter is headed south to visit you should you live below Read More »
Webinar Today Welcome if you're a new subscriber! If you're an old friend, Howdy! Three things for you this morning. At 4 PM Eastern Time today, February 23, 2018, Sara Martin and I will be hosting a FREE BOYB&P* planning party. It's going to be fun. Sara is a talented architect in Knoxville, TN. She Read More »
Planning Webinar - Do It Right, Not Over From the Start Please watch the one-hour planning webinar video recording just below. It focuses on building and planning nightmares. It's hosted by Sara Martin, partner of Open Door Architecture, and Tim Carter, founder of AsktheBuilder.com. See the February 21, 2018 Announcement. Sara and Tim give four Read More »
AsktheBuilder Webinar Are you a new subscriber? Welcome! Everyone else, Hello! This is really fast. I'm doing a FREE LIVE webinar with Sara Martin in less than 48 hours. Sara is an architect who lives in Knoxville, TN. We'll be LIVE on your computer or phone at 4 PM Eastern Time Friday, February 23, 2018. Read More »
Do you remember that scene from the Field of Dreams movie where Ray went back in time and was sitting in Dr. Archibald Graham's office? Ray asked Doc what he'd wish for if he had one wish. Doc Graham described how he'd like to have one at-bat against a major-league pitcher and stare at a Read More »
Doing Due Diligence Story I discovered years ago that you like stories and hate to be lectured to. Stories can be fun and intriguing. Lectures tend to make your brain hurt. I’ve got a story for you that I think you’ll really enjoy. It’s been unfolding over the past eight weeks with a random visitor Read More »
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