AsktheBuilder Podcast - Sharing Tips My wife Kathy thinks I’m nuts. I talk to people on elevators. Talking to strangers is interesting to me and I believe that’s one reason I jumped at the chance in 1994 to host a two-hour call-in home improvement radio show in Cincinnati, Ohio. Each week, homeowners would dial in […]
Ask the Builder Podcast 2 Highlights: Al is dressing up a plain set of plywood steps with new oak treads and risers (Featured in March 11, 2018 Newsletter) He wonders about the best way to level the treads and secure them Tim calls Jeff and offers tips on how to trace the source of […]
New subscriber? Welcome!! Everyone else, let's get to work. Lots of exciting news! First, that message you just got about Stain Solver and Lady the dog? That was supposed to go to another set of subscribers. In other words, I made a boo boo. Podcast = On-Demand Radio My first podcast is ready for you!!!!! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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