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How To: Install a vapor barrier
Tim Carter shares some insights about vapor barriers and how to install them on your next project. This easy-to-understand video will show how to install new water infiltration barriers which will protect your house.
How To: Install a French cleat
A French cleat can be used to handle almost any heavy object. AsktheBuilder.com host Tim Carter demonstrates how to make a French cleat and install it. The basic French cleat principles he demonstrates can be applied to numerous other jobs.
How To: Install and insulate your exterior door
Exterior door insulation is essential to keep out the elements. Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com walks you through the steps to ensure that your exterior door is insulated properly. Your exterior door will be sealed tight if you follow Tim's insulation tips about fiberglass insulation, spray foam insulation and flashing tape.
How To: Install non-woven wallpaper
Non-woven wallpaper is easy to install and it's reusable. Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com explains how this cool wallpaper is different because it doesn't expand when the adhesive contacts the paper backing. These new non-woven wallpapers are huge time savers because there is no need to pre-paste a sheet of paper and book it while you work on another piece.
How To: Apply wood putty properly
Tim Carter shows you how to get a perfect finish when using wood putty and carpenters wood filler on stained wood. Tim specifically explains how wood putty comes in different colors and you can mix them to get the correct color match. Short video, but well-instructed.
How To: Install crown molding easily
Installing crown molding is easy with a few tips. AsktheBuilder host Tim Carter shares some tips to make installing crown molding easy. It really can be simple to get perfect cuts each time.
How To: Finish drywall
Tim Carter demonstrates how to finish drywall. If you follow his tips, you'll have no trouble with your drywall installation. Great video for the beginner drywall finisher.
How To: Repair basement floor cracks
Tim Carter demonstrates the right way to cure basement floor cracks and cracks in other concrete floors. This is an informative, step-by-step video.
How To: Install a 3 way switch
Installing a 3 way switch can be simple with advice from Tim Carter. He'll walk you through wiring 3 way switches, showing you which wires go where so you'll have no trouble with your 3 way switch wiring.
How To: Build a trellis
Tim Carter shares one simple method to build a trellis for your garden. In just a few minutes you'll have a hand-made trellis to use as you please.
How To: Use foam insulation
Tim Carter explains how to insulate with this do it yourself spray foam insulation. Watch video for best results.
How To: Repair rusted metals
Tim Carter shares some tips and rust repair tools to help you keep your metal rust free. Very informative and educational video.
How To: Using wood conditioner and sealant
Tim Carter demonstrates why it's a must to use wood sealant before staining soft wood.
How To: Fit crown molding into a corner
Cutting crown molding is simple with these tips from Tim Carter. Your crown molding will easily fit any inside or outside corner if you follow Tim's tips. Simple crown molding will be even easier and complex crown molding will be doable.
How To: Use sanded grout
Tim Carter demonstrates how to work with sanded grout for filling the large gaps between slate, stone and glass block. Excellent display of the step-by-step grouting process.
How To: Prevent roof moss and algae
Check out this very cool way to prevent a build up of roof moss and algae. Use copper.
How To: Remove a broken light bulb
In this video, learn how to remove a broken light bulb with a potato. Really! Grab a little potato.
How To: Change the oil filter on your boiler or furnace
Watch this video to learn how to change the oil filter on your boiler or furnace.
How To: Remove your exterior door
Removing exterior doors aren't as hard as you might think. Tim Carter takes you step-by-step through the process of taking out an exterior door. His tips will help you get the job done quicker and easier, while minimizing possible mistakes so you can install a new exterior door with minimal difficulty.
How To: Mix concrete properly
Tim Carter explains how a new tool can help to mix concrete properly. Great video will have you ready to work with the concrete, mortar or sand mix.
How To: Install a door hinge
Tim Carter shows you how to install a door hinge like a pro. Steady work-pace is the key to this video which ultimately produces a quality hinge installation.
How To: Seal a concrete driveway with sealer
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates the correct way to seal the concrete driveway of your home.
How To: Water your home foundation to prevent structure cracks
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates a few easy ways, like foundation watering, to keep the base of your house from getting structural cracks.
How To: Replace asphalt roofing shingles on your home
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates just how easy it can be to replace a broken roof shingle on your house.
How To: Repair asphalt for good
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates a really easy way to patch a bad spot of asphalt road, sidewalk, or driveway on your home property. Your blacktop will thank you!
How To: Paint and seal your drywall
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, tells you how to paint and seal your new drywall in your home with some great products and techniques.
How To: Repair your home wood siding with paint
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, shows a few easy tips for painting wood siding for your house.
How To: Install a storm door
Check out this video to learn how to install a storm door. You'll have to do more than put three screws in. Install a storm door.
How To: Surround your fireplace with natural stone products
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, shows a great way to fill in the space between a mantle and firebox using natural stone products that will make your fireplace in your house looking great!
How To: Refinish your mantle
Check out this video to learn how to refinish your mantle, even if you're an artist. Refinish your mantle.
How To: Install ceramic tile onto a wood floor of your home
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates tips you should know before installing ceramic tile over plywood or OSB. Following these tips will make your looking sharp and beautiful, and practical.
How To: Drill holes in your home foundation to prevent cracks
Expansive Soil and Foundation Cracks. Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates how to drill holes in clay soil and fill them with a special gravel to prevent foundation cracks.
How To: Install glass blocks in your home
You can install glass block yourself with these simple tips from Ask the Builder host, Tim Carter. You can make glass block windows, showers, walls, and much more once you learn the basics of glass block installation.
How To: Spackle with an inside corner tool
Spackle with an inside corner tool. Just fill the joint and then use the tool. Work your way down. Spackle with an inside corner tool.
How To: Recognize and use a countersink screw
Do you have a hard time differentiating between screws? Check out this video to learn more. Recognize and use a countersink screw.
How To: Remove tree stumps on your property
Ask the Builder host Tim Carter demonstrates one method for removing tree stumps from your yard or property. This method is especially effective if you have many stumps to remove in a short amount of time.
How To: Mix your drywall joint compound
Ask the Builder host Tim Carter demonstrates how to mix drywall joint compound. From getting the right consistency to time saving mixing techniques, discover some secrets about how to prepare joint compound for your home projects.
How To: Cut a circle in ceramic tile
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates a simple way to cut a circle out of the center of a piece of ceramic tile, for use with some plumbing pipe.
How To: Install a chandelier
Hang your chandelier. It is pretty simple--you don't need a lot of equipment. Install a chandelier.
How To: Mount a garage door opener
Check out this video to learn how to install a garage door opener. Take advice from the guy with the cool accent. Mount a garage door opener.