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Back in the Saddle; Talking Big Brothers & Big Sisters

Welcome, everyone. Welcome Back to AskTheContractors.com, your Home Improvement Show on air with...

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The Future of Housing, Affordable Housing, and Your Home

Welcome to AskTheContractors.com. Thank you so much for joining me. Our website is filled with...

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Question: Where Do I Start When Renovating a Historic Home?

I’m thinking about buying a small historic New England (1800) colonial in need of great...

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Question: Wood Split on a new Load-Bearing Wall. What can I do?

Question from Roy   I’m building a sauna. I have never framed anything before but have done...

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Question: My Contractor says “no” to a Self-Leveling Floor Base. Should I?

Here is the question from C.H.: I have a contractor telling me that I do not need a floating...

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Podcast: Covid Housing, New Project Home, Questions.

Are you thinking about starting a project? The housing economy is still on fire and a lot of...

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Question: Can you Suggest the Best Stone Backing Above a Fireplace?

I am trying to install a faux stone veneer around a TV Mount and a Fireplace on an...

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Question: Can I specify Retrofit Windows for an Existing Mobile Home?

Question from Janet: Can you install regular windows (like the ones sold at “Big Box Stores”)...

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Question: Where Can I Replace This Odd Plumbing Faucet?

“My outside faucet knob broke off and when I removed the broken knob, I notice that it fit into a...

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Question: Do I Need Housing for New, Recessed LED Lights?

I’m specifying recessed lighting for a home remodel using led lights that don’t have housing....

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Question: How can I fix my cracked Tongue & Groove ceiling board?

I have a Tongue and Groove ceiling and there is a crack in one of the boards. Question...

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Question: Which are the Best Insulation and Vapor Barrier Upgrades?

“We are converting our garage into a heated space family room, the area that we are closing...

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Question: Can I Convert Copper To Pex without creating Electrolysis?

Matt’s remodeling his bathroom, and he wants to know how to convert from copper to plastic...

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Question: I Need to Bid out New Construction. How should I measure?

Question from Angela: How do I Measure Exterior Square Footage for Billing Purpose?...

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Question: Replacing and Repairing Dry Rot Damaged Rim Joist

I have some sections of rim joists that need replacing and repairing at my home. The sill...

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Question: Sealing to Protect Granite and Quartz Countertops

I have a Quartz countertop installed in a bathroom. It is a solid surface product, so I was...

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Podcast: New Housing, New in 2020 & New Questions/Answers for You

Welcome to Askthecontractors.com. It’s a new show and a New Year, with lots of...

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Question: What is involved in Building on a Vacant Lot?

There is a lot that we are considering for purchase. It is between many houses and down a...

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Question: How much weight can I hang from my Rafters?

This is the Question from Leslie:   I’m looking to build a climbing wall in my garage....

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Homeowners True Feelings; Stockton’s Hot Market; Stuff we Find in Walls

It makes me feel good that I’m able to help homeowners with projects that could be considered...

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