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ASK THE BUILDER | Impact drivers deliver tiny bursts of power that make a much
bigger difference in trying to both drive and remove fasteners. They save so
much work and take so much stress off your wrists and hands.
over 7 years ago
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ASK THE BUILDER | Deck piers are the foundation for a deck just like your home most likely has footings and foundation walls.
over 5 years ago
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ASK THE BUILDER | The treated lumber contains lots of copper that leaches out
with each rainfall. This chemical brew is similar to the salt water that
probably is the root cause of the condo collapse.
almost 3 years ago
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Here is a primer if you are unfamiliar with how septic systems work.
over 2 years ago
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Every day, I receive quite a few emails via the Ask Tim page AskTheBuilder.com. A common question, believe it or not, is how to add color to concrete.
about 2 years ago
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Deck collapses happen all the time, and many of them never make the news.
Several years ago, I ...
about 2 years ago
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A subscriber to my newsletter approached me recently with a dilemma. He’s 81 years old, and he wanted to know if it was a good idea to invest in a
over 1 year ago
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Christine lives in Sylvania, Ohio. She reads this column weekly and shared the following: “In the newspaper today you said you’re addressing topics that can save homeowners money. In my
over 1 year ago
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Just a half-mile from my home a new house is being built. I’ve yet to meet the new owners but I’ve been able to closely monitor the progress. The aroma
over 1 year ago
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Every winter, I get quite a few emails from readers who suffer from smoky fireplaces. Just a month ...
over 1 year ago
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I’ve had the distinct pleasure of attending numerous editors’ conferences over the years sponsored by different manufacturers. I’ve toured plants that heat-treat hand tools and factories that make everything from
over 1 year ago
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You may wonder how I got my start as a builder. The hook was set in Boy Scouts, when I obtained my home repairs merit badge. I then helped pay
over 1 year ago
