Tim Carter
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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: Baseboard and Casing Installation Basics
Installing casing correctly requires some math and a lot of patience.
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Ask the Builder: The Fair Way to Pay Contractors
Communication ahead of starting any job is key to avoiding headaches down the road.
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Ask the Builder: A Solution to the Starter Home Crisis
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Ask the Builder: The Dangers of a DIY Deck
Diagonal bracing on a deck prevents the deck from swaying sideways.
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Ask the Builder: How to Lose Lots of Your Money
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Ask the Builder: The Best Way to Clean Glass
If you’ve tried glass cleaning hacks and have found them disappointing, read on.
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Ask the Builder: Baseboard and Casing Installation Basics
Installing casing correctly requires some math and a lot of patience.
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Ask the Builder: Do You Have the Tools and Skills to Do Basic Repairs?
Having the right tools is more important than having strong hands.
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Ask the Builder: The Fair Way to Pay Contractors
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Ask the Builder: Dealing With Chipmunks, Mice, and Other Varmints
The critters in your yard won’t give up their home easily so if you are determined to evict them, be prepared to take the long road.
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Ask the Builder: A Solution to the Starter Home Crisis
It’s very difficult for a young person or couple in their mid-20s to buy a home.
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Ask the Builder: The Dangers of a DIY Deck
Diagonal bracing on a deck prevents the deck from swaying sideways.
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Ask the Builder: A Chip Seal Driveway Can Be Colorful
You can embed any stones you like in the liquid asphalt.
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Ask the Builder: Save Thousands of Dollars by Installing Luxury Vinyl Plank
The LVP is so easy to install that the instructions can be followed by a child in middle school.
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