Knowing how to square a building or any part of your remodeling project is essential. Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com demonstrates several ways to check for square to make sure your jobs turn out right.
Knowing how to square a building or any part of your remodeling project is essential. Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com demonstrates several ways to check for square to make sure your jobs turn out right.
French cleats can be used to hang almost any heavy object. Tim Carter demonstrates how to make a French cleat and install it. The basic French cleat principles he demonstrates can be applied to numerous other job.
Knowing how to repair a downspout can save you a lot of money. Tim Carter shows you how to do gutter downspout repairs without paying a professional, but getting professional results yourself.
Rust repair is easy if done correctly. AsktheBuilder.com host Tim Carter shares some rust removal tips and rust repair tools to help you keep your metal rust free.
New copper pipe fittings already come with the solder in them. This video, hosted by Tim Carter, shows you how to solder copper pipe using these copper fittings.
Soldering copper pipes is an important skill for many home improvement projects. Tim Carter shows you how to solder copper pipe to get a water tight seal.
Soldering copper pipe with ball valves is an easy way to shut off your water during a remodeling job. Tim Carter walks you through sweating ball valves and soldering copper pipe. By installing a ball valve now, you'll save yourself a lot of work and soldering later.
A clogged drain is easy to fix with the right plumbing fittings. Tim Carter shares clogged drain tips that make clearing a clogged drain easy. Following Tim's clogged drain tips will prevent future clogged bathtub drains, clogged kitchen drains, clogged sink drains or any other clogged drains in your home.
Floor squeaks are a nuisance. Tim Carter demonstrates one technique for finding squeaks in floor and an easy way to eliminate floor squeaks. You'll no longer be bothered by floor squeaks and pops after putting these tips to use.
Replace your measuring tape with this new product. A new sonic measuring device makes any job easier. Almost all home improvement jobs will involve measuring. You can now use a sonic measuring tape, also called a digital tape measure, by yourself. Just aim from one point to the next and it will give you a digital read out of the distance. It can also figure an area measurement which lets you know how many square feet of tile or hardwood flooring you will need. The volume of a room can be figured. This handy tool does all the math for you.
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