Quick Column Summary: Cracked concrete roof deck is leaking Are silicone and hydrolic cement needed Do not use silicone, use Epoxy Then a concrete overlay Libbie, a handy woman hailing from Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada - our northern ally - emailed me with a great message. Read it for yourself: "Tim, Love your videos: […]
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How to Mix Concrete Quick Column Summary: Concrete finish is rough Best mix of stone, sand and cement How to determine slump of concrete Good finishing ideas DEAR TIM: I'm going to do an ambitious concrete project this summer pouring a long sidewalk. My initial results are disappointing. The finish I'm getting on my concrete […]
How a Linear French Drain Works Tim shows you the end result of what a Linear French Drain is supposed to do. Want to see step-by-step videos on how to build one? Get Tim's Streaming Video!
Tim demonstrates the difficulty of talking - or trying to! Enjoy!
Tim gives an update on the snow after entries CLOSED for his New Hampshire 2014 Snow Be Gone contest. 26 degrees F when this video was taped - April 16, 2014!
How to Pour Concrete Quick Column Summary: Pour long lasting concrete Concrete needs a great base Add strength with steel and more cement Finish and cure for looks and strength DEAR TIM: I know you’ve answered others about how to restore damaged concrete. That’s not my issue. I must pour a new sidewalk, driveway and […]
Tim Carter invites you to enter a FUN CONTEST. Guess when all the ice and snow in his cul-de-sac will disappear! The winner gets a 9.2-pound container of Stain Solver. Click here to cast your vote.
Ready for some fun? (See note below - Contest was open for entries from March 27, 2014 until April 15, 2014) UPDATE VIDEO Posted May 5, 2014. You get to guess what day the LAST of the snow is gone from the cul-de-sac at the top of my driveway. Right now there's a massive pile. […]
Quick Column Summary: Artificial stone install DIY friendly Read all installation instructions Create a surface for rock to adhere to Use cement paint DEAR TIM: I was at a spring home show and saw a few displays that featured beautiful stone. When I asked about what type of stone it was, the man said it […]
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