Ask the Builder
Education Podcasts
Ask the Builder home improvement podcast by Syndicated Columnist and National Award-Winning Builder and Remodeler Tim Carter. Tim calls homeowners and solves their problems. Plus a story from Tim's building past is sure to satisfy!
Location:
United States
Genres:
Education Podcasts
Description:
Ask the Builder home improvement podcast by Syndicated Columnist and National Award-Winning Builder and Remodeler Tim Carter. Tim calls homeowners and solves their problems. Plus a story from Tim's building past is sure to satisfy!
Twitter:
@AsktheBuilder
Language:
English
Contact:
6037220908
Website:
https://www.AskTheBuider.com
Email:
tim@askthebuilder.com
Episodes
Submarine Voicemail Countermeasures
9/16/2022
Voicemail message for Tim Carter's cell phone.
Duration:00:00:24
Home Ranger Show Demo Tape
11/30/2021
Tim Carter shares a one-of-a-kind demo tape used to market a syndicated radio show he did with Roger Puegot, a plumber from Kansas City. Tim describes in the first few minutes how the Home Ranger show came to be and who came up with the idea. You're about to discover how local radio stations make money from syndicated radio shows.
Duration:00:16:07
Johnson Hardware Mystery Clue Game - Who is the Brunette?
2/4/2021
This is the last part of a giant game of virtual Clue put on by Tim Carter, founder of www.AsktheBuilder.com. The game happens Sunday, February 7, 2021. Go sign up NOW at the home page to play.
Duration:00:05:20
75: Front Loader Gasket Mold
5/26/2020
Jane wants to know how to clean her front loader washing machine gasket. It's got mold on it. She wants to know how to prevent it. Tim Carter shares how to do this using Stain Solver. https://stainsolver.com
Duration:00:04:07
74: Water Leak Electrical Panel
5/25/2020
Kathleen has water leaking from her basement electric panel. She's worried it's dangerous. Her husband says it's not an issue. Tim Carter shares who's right and how to fix it.
Duration:00:03:32
73: Mildew Deck Staining
5/23/2020
Tim Carter shares why Regina's new deck stain looks dirty. He also shares the BEST WAY to clean it!
Duration:00:03:34
72: Repair Concrete Block Holes
5/16/2020
Tim Carter shares how to repair holes in concrete block walls. It's so easy you'll start your own company and make millions of dollars and soak it up with your soulmate in your hot tub.
Duration:00:04:01
71: Water Damage Drywall Repair
5/15/2020
Tim Carter helps his friend Phil from Down Under with his water damage drywall repair. Don't skip the step about painting the rusty cornerbead!
Duration:00:05:57
70: Fix Squeaky Floor
5/6/2020
Jim needs to fix his squeaky floor and asks Tim Carter if WD-40 will work. You'll be surprised at Tim's answer.
Duration:00:03:09
69: Free Standing Tree House
5/3/2020
Joe, a novice carpenter, built an unsafe free standing tree house for his 9-year-old son. Tim Carter shares how to make the structure safe with minimal effort and expense.
Duration:00:06:54
68: Crawlspace Wall Insulation
5/1/2020
Tim Carter solves Craig's crawlspace wall insulation problem. The fiberglass insulation is sagging on the walls and looks horrible. GREAT PHOTOS of this here: https://www.askthebuilder.com/crawlspace-wall-insulation/
Duration:00:03:25
67: Wet Room Ideas
5/1/2020
Tim Carter answers Jen's questions about her wet room remodeling project. She asks all about plumbing drain lines and how they need to be sized. It's all about sanitation at the end of the day.
Duration:00:03:54
66: Copper Roof Strips Shingles
4/26/2020
Gary wants to know if he should add copper roof strips to his shingles on his brand new roof. Tim Carter wrote the book on this topic! Seriously! https://roofingripoff.com and also go here: https://shop.askthebuilder.com/copper-roof-strips/
Duration:00:07:16
65: Sink Smells Bad
4/24/2020
A vanity sink smells bad when Renee turns on the water. Tim Carter knows why and share how easy it is to make the smell go away.
Duration:00:08:21
64: Sap Stain Removal
4/24/2020
Tim Carter calls Theresa and share how easy it is to remove a sap stain on her fireplace hearth. The key is to use certified organic Stain Solver. https://stainsolver.com
Duration:00:08:55
63: Prevent Algae in Fountain
4/24/2020
Tim Carter discusses how to prevent algae in a fountain. Annette wants to know if you can put a copper pipe in the fountain. Tim has a better idea.
Duration:00:03:55
62: Seal Asphalt Driveway
4/24/2020
Tim Carter answer's Russ's question about should or shouldn't you seal an asphalt driveway. Russ reads Tim's syndicated newspaper column and referenced two different ones that appear to conflict with one another. Tim clears the air!
Duration:00:05:39
61: Insulate Basement Ductwork
4/23/2020
Tim Carter answers Mike's question about whether insulating basement HVAC ductwork will conserve heat. The answer will surprise you.
Duration:00:02:50
60: Rheem Proterra Hybrid Electric Water Heater
4/22/2020
Tim Carter responds to Harlan's question about a Rheem hybrid heat pump water heater. To get the most accurate information, Tim interviews Ankur Maheshwari, a senior product manager at Rheem Manufacturing.
Duration:00:16:28
59: Replace Shower Soap Dish
4/21/2020
Tim Carter calls Steven and walks him through how to replace his shower soap dish. It's not too easy because the tile man appears to have glued or grouted in the existing one.
Duration:00:04:07