DEAR TIM: I've got a lawn mower, a snowblower and a garden tiller with small gasoline engines. I'm about to purchase a log splitter with one. I don't want any issues and want to avoid any damage to the new engine and the existing ones. I've heard that the current gasoline with ethanol in it […]
DEAR TIM: I've inherited a family cabin at the western boundary of the gorgeous Allegheny National Forest. It's got major roof and foundation issues. Where should I start with repairs? I do plan to spend lots of time here and the interior is in as bad a shape as the exterior. Do you feel this […]
In April of 2015, I decided to move from my larger basement office up to my cozy man cave ham radio shack. I had been putting it off for years, but many many possessions were just gathering dust. Here's the reality. Why hold onto something you don't use anymore if you can SELL it […]
Three weeks ago I applied for and received a license to operate amateur radio equipment in Antigua. I'm going to be there for a week on business and have several days of free time. It's going to be a great chance to operate next to the sea where the salt water will enhance the radio […]
A mom from Miami, FL wrote to me a few days ago about her child, a daughter, that has a fear of loud noises. Read what she sent as I'm sure it will surprise you as much as it did me. "Hi Tim, I read your Terms and Conditions and obviously, agree, otherwise I wouldn't […]
DEAR TIM: I know that professionals have expensive thermal imaging devices to look for heating and cooling leaks in homes. I can't afford the hundreds of dollars they cost and wonder if there's a thermal camera that can attach to my smart phone or tablet. Are you aware of any, have you tested them if […]
On March 31, 2015 I had to make a trip to the Lowe's store closest to my home. I needed to return two sheets of drywall and pick up more low-dust joint compound for a project at my own home. The Customer Service Return desk is just to the left of the main door of […]
Thanks for playing the Snow Be Gone 2015 Contest. I hope you had a lucky guess! Tim Carter Tired of SNOW and ICE
Drywall Finish Coat DEAR TIM: Money is tight and I have to tackle a drywall project. I've never done it before and from what I see on the cable home improvement shows it looks simple. I've also watched quite a few videos on YouTube, including all of your videos. My wife thinks I'm delusional. I […]
Caitlin Jenkins and her husband now live in Basel, Switzerland. But the building has a brick floor and she's dealing with efflorescence. Let Caitlin give you the details: "Hi Tim, I saw your YouTube video on efflorescence and I'm wondering if you have any particular recommendations for our situation. My husband and I just moved into […]
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