Tim Carter travels to Mt. Airy, MD to demonstrate to Lynn on a rainy day, how she'll repair her foundation. This is part two of a three-part video series. I'm back up on Lynn's front porch and it's raining. It's just crazy. Tomorrow is May 1st and I think I saw a glacier driving here. […]
How to Repair a Crumbling Foundation Part 1 of 3 Watch this video to discover the process to fix your crumbling foundation or concrete steps or wall. This is Video One in a Three-Part series, as mentioned in the June 6, 2014 AsktheBuilder Weekend Warrior. I'm outside here at Lynn's and it's raining. I'm under […]
Quick Column Summary: Concrete wall crumbling away from foundation Fix it for $15 or less Link to repair column Brandon Stone, who hails from Moncton in the great maritime province of New Brunswick, Canada, is desperate. Here's why: "I have a concrete wall on my 40-year-old foundation that is crumbling. I was told it was built […]
Quick Column Summary: Rain run off floods yard and shed Determine lowest point in your yard Install a Linear French Drain Pipe water away from this area Joe Rossetti, from Columbus, OH, emailed me with a a dreadful water issue at his home. "We recently moved into a home that has a stucco shed in […]
In May of 2012, I started an extensive outdoor test in real conditions of quite a few name brand deck sealers. The test was conducted here in central New Hampshire. The sealers were tested on treated lumber and cedar decking. Both are very popular wood species used for outdoor wood decks and structures. Here's the […]
Quick Column Summary: How to replace missing shingles Explore why they came off Remove old nails, don't shingle over them Follow manufacturer instructions on installation DEAR TIM: A powerful rain and wind storm damaged the asphalt shingles on my home. My neighbors are telling me I need a new roof. I think it can be […]
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!
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