Gutter Leak Repair Spray TIPS "If it looks too good to be true, then ...." Old gutters used to be soldered WATCH gutter seal video below Modern sealants do a great job if aluminum is cleaned first CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! Seal the Connections Aluminum gutters and downspouts are prone […]
Fill Holes in Hardwood Floor TIPS Color putty can work Perfect match required to avoid polka-dot look Consider using an oak dowel to create pegged-floor look as last resort Get FREE BIDS from local pros to save your knees - See below CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! Jane Belanger, who lives […]
Replace Warped Hardwood Floor TIPS Hardwood floor board can be replaced Extremely hard job - no room for mistakes Professional is best equipped to do this job Furniture repairman can fix other defects without removal of wood CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! Tom P. who lives down south, who has the patience […]
Cork flooring is durable, attractive and easy to install. AsktheBuilder.com host Tim Carter shows how to install cork floors. His tips and instructions make laying cork tile flooring easy.
Room additions are just as complex as building a home. Matching the addition to the home while still living there is difficult.
Typical room addition projects take more than 1000 hours. Home improvement TV shows make it look like one man can do this easily. Don't be fooled.
Ceiling cracks can be caused by your roof trusses absorbing moisture during hot weather. This truss uplift can be controlled by the homeowner with a little effort or by getting the builder to install L-shaped truss clips on the top of interior walls.
How To Flip Houses TIPS Cable TV shows are NOT realistic - don't believe them Hard, dangerous and risky work filled with surprises Plan for cost overruns - at least 50 percent Landslides a real danger in certain areas CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! DEAR TIM: I’ve decided it’s time to […]
Metal Pegboard Hooks TIPS Metal pegboard is far superior to old sawdust-and-glue pegboard Hooks never come out of metal pegboard Many colors available to match your flair Countless hooks and accessories available CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! This story was featured in Tim's May 8, 2018 Newsletter DEAR TIM: I've tried […]
Trimming & Cutting Wallpaper TIPS Patience and some skill needed Simple tools, but special razor knife Use special primer on walls - See below! Start plumb out of each corner CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! DEAR TIM: I've decided to install some wallpaper. It's a small room, so it shouldn't be […]
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