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Ask the Builder

Summary: 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!

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 Johnson Hardware Mystery Clue Game - Who is the Brunette? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:05:20

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.

 75: Front Loader Gasket Mold | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:07:51

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

 74: Water Leak Electrical Panel | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:06:42

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.

 73: Mildew Deck Staining | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:06:45

Tim Carter shares why Regina's new deck stain looks dirty. He also shares the BEST WAY to clean it!

 72: Repair Concrete Block Holes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:07:38

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.

 71: Water Damage Drywall Repair | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:11:30

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!

 70: Fix Squeaky Floor | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:05:47

Jim needs to fix his squeaky floor and asks Tim Carter if WD-40 will work. You'll be surprised at Tim's answer.

 69: Free Standing Tree House | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:13:23

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.

 68: Crawlspace Wall Insulation | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:06:31

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/

 67: Wet Room Ideas | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:07:27

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.

 66: Copper Roof Strips Shingles | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:14:05

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/

 65: Sink Smells Bad | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:11:47

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.

 64: Sap Stain Removal | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:12:51

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

 63: Prevent Algae in Fountain | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:07:24

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.

 62: Seal Asphalt Driveway | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:10:44

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!

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