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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 bu... more
FAQs about Ask the Builder:How many episodes does Ask the Builder have?The podcast currently has 91 episodes available.
September 01, 2018020 Concrete Popouts ~ AskTheBuilderAsk the Builder podcast 20 features Tim Carter helping Ron solve the source of a few concrete popouts that have raised the ire of one of the residents of his condominium association. The neighbor feels she deserves a new driveway. Tim is sure that some special epoxy, wax paper, and magic dust will be just fine....more17minPlay
August 20, 2018019 Fireplace Refacing ~ AskTheBuilderAsk the Builder podcast 19 features Tim Carter offering suggestions to Brett about how to reface his fireplace. Brett is faced with doing this job or hiring a divorce attorney. Listen to how Tim skillfully saves Brett’s marriage!...more19minPlay
August 04, 2018018 Settlement Cracks in Walls ~ AskTheBuilderAsk the Builder podcast 18 features Tim Carter talking about settlement cracks in houses. It’s important to realize that the soil under the foundation may not be settling. It’s often the lumber that’s used to build your home. Seasonal cracks happen because the lumber is reacting to water vapor....more13minPlay
July 27, 2018017 Repair Concrete Porch Sinking ~ AskTheBuilderAsk the Builder podcast 17 features Tim Carter talking to Miriam in Portland, OR about her concrete porch that is sinking. The concrete column supporting the porch is cracked. Her home was built in 1928 and no one knows when the crack first happened. Tim talks about taking measurements across the crack and makes a recommendation on a magic concrete epoxy that can stabilize the concrete porch....more16minPlay
July 20, 2018016 Replace Basement Beam ~ AskTheBuilderAsk the Builder podcast 16 features Tim Carter solving Mike’s twisted and failing basement beam. The wood beam is failing because the previous carpenter didn’t stagger the seams of the lumber. Tim explains how to prevent the house from collapsing and the best fasteners to use to construct the new beam....more14minPlay
June 10, 2018015 Whole House Fan, Rusty Outdoor Steps, Stump the Builder!, Propane Danger ~ AskTheBuilderAsk the Builder podcast 15 features two homeowner phone calls, a call from Tim’s daughter Meghan and a story about the tragic deaths of two of Tim’s friends. Tim calls Steve to help him figure out why his whole house fan is not blowing air like it used too. Pat out on in the Pacific Northwest has some rusty exterior steps that need to be preserved. The last call is from Tim’s daughter Meghan. She’s building a new home and needs help hiding a TV projection screen. The final segment of the podcast is a sad story about two of Tim’s friends who died in a propane explosion. Tim share’s what might have saved their lives....more43minPlay
June 02, 2018014 Foundation Hole, Wet Crawlspace, Garage Insulation, Sun Damage ~ AskTheBuilderAsk the Builder podcast 14 features three homeowner phone calls and a story about how the sun’s UV rays destroy black goo. Tim calls Lori and offers up a solution to the mistake her husband made by digging the foundation hole too deep. Jen’s house is on a hill and rainwater is seeping into her crawlspace. The last call is to Karen in Spokane, WA. Karen needs to know the best insulation for her garage. The final segment of the podcast is a story about how the sun’s UV rays destroy things around your home....more39minPlay
May 25, 2018013 Garage Wall Leak, Bathroom Light, Tin Roof Leak, Prevent Concrete Cracks ~ AskTheBuilderAsk the Builder podcast 13 features three homeowner phone calls, a story about why concrete cracks and how to control them. Tim calls Trish and discusses the mistake her builder made by building her garage too close to the ground. Patricia answers Tim’s call and asks about how to get her new bath light out farther from the wall. Tim then calls Carol in Washington DC and gives her good news about how to repair her worn out tin roof without spending lots of money. The final segment of the podcast is a story about why concrete cracks and how you can control where it cracks.....more34minPlay
May 18, 2018012 Concrete Step Crack, Defective Shingles, Chipmunk Damage, Truck Danger ~ AskTheBuilderAsk the Builder podcast 12 features two homeowner phone calls, a small warning from Tim and a story about the dangers of delivery trucks. Tim calls Donn and offers up a cool solution to fix a large concrete step crack. Defective shingles are the next topic. Tim talks about why your asphalt shingles are falling apart. Tim then calls Scott and shares how to stop the chipmunks from destroying Scott’s paver sidewalk.. The final segment of the podcast is a story about how delivery trucks can harm or kill you....more38minPlay
May 16, 2018NP001 Credit Repair Companies Lexington Law Salt Lake City UT ~ AskTheBuilderAsk the Builder new product podcast 01 features an in-depth interview with John Heath, Directing Attorney for the prestigious Lexington Law firm. Lexington Law is perhaps the top credit repair company in the USA because they have so many attorneys to help you get the best loan terms by repairing your damaged credit. Not all credit repair companies are experts in credit law. Real consumers and Tim Carter ask Mr. Heath the most important questions about what’s involved in credit repair and why you should contact Lexington Law....more31minPlay
FAQs about Ask the Builder:How many episodes does Ask the Builder have?The podcast currently has 91 episodes available.