Tim Carter

If you read my column on a regular basis, you may recall that about two months ago I touched on the perils of using paving brick made from concrete. These...

Several months ago, a pesky mouse caused a small water leak in a PEX water line that supplied water to a second-floor bathroom in my home. A new hump in...

Do you have a wood deck? How much time do you invest in cleaning and sealing it? How many gallons, currently priced around $55 per gallon, of high-quality sealer do...

My college major was geology. At the time I was in school, I had no idea how valuable this degree would be once I became a full-time builder. There's a...

Are you about to build a deck by yourself? Perhaps you're going to hire a professional. My guess is you don't know as much about the process as you should...

This past week, my beautiful and patient bride of 49 years and I had to endure the throbbing and nerve-rattling experience of a massive hardwood floor sander grinding off the...

We're all familiar with asphalt paving. In most places, it's the favored surface for public streets and parking lots, and for many Americans it's what covers their driveways. In the...

New products are constantly being introduced by the home improvement industry. If you've been around long enough, you can spot ones that have lots of sizzle but most likely won't...

I scan the media each week to keep abreast of all that has to do with building and remodeling homes, new tools and new technology in the trades. I also...

Recently, I had the enormous pleasure to help my son achieve one of his goals. He bought a new home last year and quickly discovered how much he missed the...