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- Frequency: 1/wk
- Release date: Fridays
- Moves with art: Yes
- Moves with multimedia: No
- Available: International, U.S. & Canada
Ask the Builder
Carter is a former contractor who walks readers through home improvement projects step by step. He offers instructions on hiring the right professionals, as well as helpful project cost-breakdowns. Carter also provides materials suggestions and new ideas for homeowners who prefer to do smaller jobs themselves. Great for classifieds.
Ask the Builder Samples
Moving Television Creates TV Cable Complications
DEAR TIM: I want to rearrange the furniture in our family room. DEAR VALERIE: I know exactly what you're talking about.
Packing for a Move Is an Art Unto Itself
DEAR TIM: I'm moving from one house to another and am overwhelmed. DEAR MANDY: Oh, boy, do I feel your pain! I did the same thing you did and got several quotes from cross-country moving companies.
What to Do When Regular Toilet Bowl Cleaner Doesn't Remove Stains
DEAR TIM: I'm at my wits' end with toilet bowl cleaners. DEAR AMY: I know where you're coming from.
Installing Prehung French Doors No Cakewalk for a Rookie Carpenter
DEAR TIM: I've decided to install some interior French doors. DEAR MICHAEL: Installing interior French doors, assuming you're a real rookie carpenter, is going to sap you of every bit of skill and patience you have at this point in your DIY career.
Need Cheap Shelving? Make It Yourself
DEAR TIM: I just moved and need to build some cheap shelving. DEAR MAUREEN: I surely can relate to moving and the weight of accumulated possessions.
When Buying a Garage Door Opener, It Pays to Go with Quality
DEAR TIM: The house I moved into doesn't have a garage door opener. --Samantha R., Providence, R.I. DEAR SAMANTHA: As you might expect, I have lots of experience with garage door openers.
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