Tim Carter
Tim Carter is the founder of AsktheBuilder.com. He's an amateur radio operator and enjoys sending Morse code sitting at an actual telegrapher's desk. Carter lives in central New Hampshire with his wife, Kathy, and their dog, Willow. Subscribe to his FREE newsletter at AsktheBuilder.com. He now does livestreaming video M-F at 4 PM Eastern Time at youtube.com/askthebuilder.
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Ask the Builder: Tips for Building a Small Retaining Wall
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Ask the Builder: Why You Struggle With Exterior Paint Peeling
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In many ways, building an additional room can be more difficult than building a new house.
Ask the Builder: Deck Sealer Dilemma
The sun’s UV rays easily break through the thin deck sealer films that sit up on top of the wood.
Ask the Builder: Secret Hiding Places Aplenty in Your Home
You may be a homeowner who desires to hide small and large things in your home.
Ask the Builder: Installing Ceramic Tile Outdoors
Outdoor ceramic tiles need to be installed properly in order to survive many winters.
Ask the Builder: Don’t Sign Contracts for Unneeded Work
Asking for a second opinion save this homeowner $30,000.
