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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What Makes a Chimney Dangerous
A chimney contractor and the fire department are good places to turn with questions about your chimney.
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Ask the Builder: Having Fun With Brick
Funny things can happen at a brick factory that might have an older kiln.
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Ask the Builder: A Unique Solution for Spice Storage
Finding a particular spice on a filled rack can be difficult.
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Ask the Builder: Outdoor Kitchen Tips
It’s wise to look at lots of photos of outdoor kitchens before you start to plan. Look at each kitchen with a critical eye.
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Prevent Bathroom Mold and Mildew
You need to get rid of all of the water in your tub and shower area as rapidly as possible to inhibit the growth of the nasty black organisms.
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Ask the Builder: Avoid Social Media Shortcuts
If you’re tempted to buy into some shortcut method you see online, go seek out places where the material has been in place for two or four years.
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Ask the Builder: Planning an Expensive Vanity Top
You'd be surprised at how much preparation goes into renovating a bathroom.
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Ask the Builder: What You Can Learn From a Septic Tank Disaster
For a project that you might have no clue about, consulting AI is a good place to start.
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Ask the Builder: The Ugly Truth About Your Heating and Cooling System
Are there days in the winter when your heating system can’t provide the heat you need to keep you comfortable?
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Ask the Builder: Please Stop Hoping Your Contractor Is Doing the Job Right
Doing a bit of research before your contractors start working will increase your chances of getting the job done right significantly.
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What Makes a Chimney Dangerous
A chimney contractor and the fire department are good places to turn with questions about your chimney.
|
Ask the Builder: Having Fun With Brick
Funny things can happen at a brick factory that might have an older kiln.
|
Ask the Builder: A Unique Solution for Spice Storage
Finding a particular spice on a filled rack can be difficult.
|
Ask the Builder: Outdoor Kitchen Tips
It’s wise to look at lots of photos of outdoor kitchens before you start to plan. Look at each kitchen with a critical eye.
|
Prevent Bathroom Mold and Mildew
You need to get rid of all of the water in your tub and shower area as rapidly as possible to inhibit the growth of the nasty black organisms.
|
Ask the Builder: Avoid Social Media Shortcuts
If you’re tempted to buy into some shortcut method you see online, go seek out places where the material has been in place for two or four years.
|
Ask the Builder: Planning an Expensive Vanity Top
You'd be surprised at how much preparation goes into renovating a bathroom.
|
Ask the Builder: What You Can Learn From a Septic Tank Disaster
For a project that you might have no clue about, consulting AI is a good place to start.
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Ask the Builder: The Ugly Truth About Your Heating and Cooling System
Are there days in the winter when your heating system can’t provide the heat you need to keep you comfortable?
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Ask the Builder: Please Stop Hoping Your Contractor Is Doing the Job Right
Doing a bit of research before your contractors start working will increase your chances of getting the job done right significantly.
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