Hand Tool Storage QUESTION #1: Tim, I lost it this past weekend. After I cooled down, I realized I had no one to blame but myself. I spent two hours looking for a hand tool I know that was somewhere in my garage, basement or shed. I finally found it in my truck. Anyway, I’ve […]
A leaking roof or water line break can cause water damage in your home. Water damaged drywall needs to be repaired before the ceiling drywall falls down or before water damage mold starts growing.
DXV Fitzgerald Sink - A New Sink Perfect for Restoration Work Here's the DXV Fitzgerald sink after it was installed. Look below to see how incredible the transformation was. This magnificent period sink was perfect for the ongoing restoration of an early 1900s Craftsman house in southern California owned by one of my best friends. […]
Floor Trusses - No Interior Bearing Walls QUESTION #1: Tim, is it possible to build a multi-story home with no, or few, interior bearing walls or beams? I’ve looked at lumber span tables and regular lumber doesn’t seem to be able to do what I want to be done. What are my options and have […]
Deck Beams and Posts QUESTION #1: Tim, I really need your help. My husband is making a mess of a deck extension project. I’m concerned he’s using the wrong-sized lumber and the connections between pieces of lumber don’t appear to be secure to me. Are you able to share deck-construction basics so my kids and […]
CLICK HERE to order this remarkable book that chronicles the railroad industry in the USA from 1830 until the late 1850s when a few men got serious about building the transcontinental railroad. Do you think you know why Abraham Lincoln was so very interested in this project BEFORE he was elected President?
Doghouse Commercials - Be Smart Guys! Don't Buy Dumb Gifts The two videos below were a very clever way to market jewelry by J.C. Penny. Be sure to watch both. I was sent to the dog house to fold laundry the second year I was married. I thought a clothes hamper was a great gift idea for […]
Tim Carter's Favorite Books - Some Great Ones Here This is a partial list of my favorite books. It's not in any order at all. CLICK or TAP each book cover to discover more. I'd scroll through them to see what you might like. I do have a penchant for history books. Here's my favorite […]
Wallpaper Borders QUESTION #1: Hello Tim. Trends and designs change and I’m convinced wallpaper will rise from the ashes. I’d like to start the resurgence and install some wallpaper borders in a few rooms in my home. What can you share to make this job go smoothly? Have you ever put in a border halfway […]
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