LATEST ARTICLES
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January 4, 2009 AsktheBuilder News and Tips
In this issue, ice cleats are needed in New Hampshire, new videos on the way, super insulation (a house with no furnace), painting cabinets, rare Beatles photos and calendar, a trip to Orlando, the Cincinnati Enquirer special announcement, brick weep holes and recent columns. And after 30 years, it is gone!!
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Toilet Gasket
The sewer gas odor in your bathroom might be from the toilet bowl gasket. An improperly installed toilet flange gasket will allow flumes to escape into your bathroom. There is a critical dimension when installing a toilet bowl gasket. -
Best Space Heater
Selecting the best space heater depends on several factors. Will the space heaters be used to heat an area and everything in it? Or do you only need a space heater to heat you? These factors will determine if an electric space heater, a propane space heater or radiant heaters will work best.
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OSB Plywood
Can wet OSB plywood be used for roofing? Roofing materials can get wet during construction.
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Heating Systems
In extremely cold snaps, your heating system might be working overtime to keep up the heat in your home. A furnace should be sized to meet the heat loss calculations for your home. -
House Foundation Repair
What if your house is built on an old landfill or dump? If the ground under your house is not stable, the foundation could get settlement cracks. Foundation repair can be done, but first you need to determine what type of subsoil under your house.
LATEST VIDEOS
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How to Clean Paint Brushes Video
Follow these AsktheBuilder tips to clean your paint brushes and extend their life for many years.
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Blacktop Driveway Crack Repair Video
Tim Carter demonstrates one way to repair blacktop driveway cracks and shares a tip for concealing the repaired driveway cracks. -
Septic System Anatomy Video
Tim Carter explains the anatomy of a septic system and walks you through each part of septic systems - the septic tank, septic distribution box and leach field. -
Hydraulic Log Splitter Video
Tim Carter demonstrates the advantages of a gas powered hydraulic log splitter and shows tips for how to operate these log splitters. -
Manual Log Splitter Video
Tim Carter demonstrates how to use a manual log splitter and discusses whether or not a manual log splitter is right for your job. -
Log Splitters Video
im Carter walks you through the pros and cons of three different log splitting methods: a manual log splitter, a gas powered hydraulic log splitter and a wood splitting maul. Each of these log splitters have pros and cons. Select the right log splitter for your project.
