Tim Carter demonstrates how to use a manual log splitter and discusses whether or not a manual log splitter is right for your job.
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Tim 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.
In this issue, you never know who you might run into, saving money on your heating costs, log-splitter tests, painting kitchen cabinets, a new testing and reporting project for building products and systems and a foundation primer. DO you have enough security on your computer? And the results are in for a new website.
In this issue, Hurricane Ike hits the midwest, the lost of a friend, standby generators, the new AsktheBuilder.com website, a op-ed article in the Washington Times and troubling financial news are topics covered.
Repairing ceramic tile after the gypsum board failed in your shower can be a do-it-yourself project. Ceramic tile showers require a water-proof backing to prevent drywall and stud damage. Follow these tips when installing ceramic tile in your shower.
Continuous ridge vent is just one of the types of roof vents available. Turbine roof vents provide ventilation when the wind blows. Roof vents are needed both in the summer and winter.
Fuel prices are headed up. Residential heating costs are expected to increase this winter. Here are some energy saving tips to assist in reducing your energy costs.
Tim Carter reveals which gutter guard system worked best on his home during his gutter guard tests.
In this issue, I become a New Hampshire resident, cell phone service, new video on the gutter guard winner, the Father of DIY, low price ad wording, the mini-blogger Twitter and my latest column and video.
Your deck railing can fail if your deck construction was not done in the proper order. When building a deck, the deck railings should be painted prior to construction.
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