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wendycat
6/18/2010 6:01:01 PM PDT

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Hi Carter, What do you think of bathtub refinishing. We have an old white tub in great condition except the bottom is worn (no deep dings). We just want it resprayed white. Does it hold up?

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carter
8/9/2010 6:00:21 PM PDT

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If it is done right, yes it can be a very durable option. It would not be as strong as the original, but it cost a lot less than buying a new tub and paying the cost to have the old one taken out and a new one installed. Thanks for the question, co.

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Blue
6/18/2010 3:18:32 PM PDT

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Hi Carter, Thinking of you and wishing you a great start to the summer season with many blue sky days. Carter, curious about this: ? - Do you recommend covering the "central air conditioning" unit in winter. I have ceiling fans in all rooms of my home (exception/bathroom), ? - Should I "reverse" the blade rotation of the ceiling fans in summer. Take care in your travels and your fun times too, talk to you later. Always with a HUG Susan

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carter
8/1/2010 9:45:51 PM PDT

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Yes on both Susan, covering the unit will keep it in better shape from snow, ice, debris getting in it. Reversing the fan blades is a good idea, it will make a differnce in how comfortable the room feels, and your bill as well. Take care Susan, co.

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Jeff Lakeman
6/17/2010 5:35:34 AM PDT

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Good morning Carter. My partner and I have been hired to design, decorate, and furnish a new multi-million dollar oceanfront home in Sunset Beach, NC. It is under construction and should be completed sometime in January. We need a 14 foot dining table, creative bunk beds, lots of resin/recycled plastic outdoor furniture, and lots of other items. We think it would make for a great episode of Carter Can. Instead of concentrating on a room or two, you could work on furniture for many different rooms. Any chance?

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carter
8/1/2010 9:35:38 PM PDT

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Sounds like a pretty cool project. I'll pass the information to the powers that be. Sounds like you guys have some good ideas, best of luck on the project, co.

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Chris D.
6/16/2010 10:03:10 PM PDT

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Good Evening Carter, My name is Chris D. and I met you a couple months ago at Pita Pit. I was telling you that I was in the running to be on the HGTV show- All American Handyman. Long story short, I made it onto the show in New York! Unfortunately I was eliminated in the first round; but it was defintely a great experience! For the longest time I wanted to give back to the community and use my construction skills for the benefit of other people. Let me know if you have any future projects going on. As I was telling you, I own a restaurant in called Four Daughters Kitchen (3505 Highland Avenue); come by whenever you have a chance and we could further discuss. In advance, thanks for your time and I hope to hear from you. Best Regards,

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Robyn Macy
6/16/2010 2:11:33 PM PDT

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Does Carter Can travel to the midwest? I'm a single Mom who works 2 jobs and am in desperate need of help in my back yard. I'm planning on having my daughters high school graduation open house in 2 yrs and truely need your help! How can I apply to be part of your show?

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carter
8/1/2010 9:29:38 PM PDT

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We do travel on occasion, but most of our filming does happen in southern california. But please feel free to apply to the show, co.

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Meredith P
6/16/2010 2:05:23 PM PDT

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Carter - What do you think about using real American hardwood floors vs laminates or other flooring? What are your thoughts on the pros and cons? We're looking for sustainable, but cost-effective, flooring that looks great and also will add to the resale value of our home. Thanks!

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carter
8/1/2010 9:28:09 PM PDT

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Well I am always partial to real hardwood because of its authenticity. But the engineered hardwoods and laminates have come a long way. Real hardwood floors have a certain feel about them that is hard to achieve with laminates. But when you start to consider costs laminates can really stand out, especially when you consider the installation. Oak is still about the cheapest hardwood flooring and when you add a great stain to it, it can add a lot of character. There is always bamboo, which can be fairly cost effective, sustainable, comes prefinished. As usual, most decisions for the home come down to budget, design style and preferences. Pretty much all flooring will add to the resale value, as long as it is in step with the rest of the house. Just keep in mind not to choose something that I home buyer might look at and say why did they skimp on the flooring. Thanks for the question Meredith, co.

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Blue
6/11/2010 10:47:34 AM PDT

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Hey Carter, Thinking of you today and hoping your busy days are going well and that "relax" is in your schedule for this week-end. CHICAGO Blackhawks - Stanley Cup winners - lots of happy hockey fans, in Chicago anyway !!!! After 49 years it finally happened again. The winning score and the hockey puck that almost got away, very exciting. The parade happens this morning dowtown. Carter, curious about this, on selecting a "wood" product for outdoor furniture: ? - Which wood is more durable for outside use, Redwood or Cedar. ? - Which of these wood choices is more costly. ? - How about maintenance on either wood choice. ? - Is a "faux" wood choice the best option for the lifetime of the furniture. Take care and talk to you later. Always with a HUG……Susan

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carter
7/24/2010 8:32:08 AM PDT

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Cedar is going to be more readily available and will usually cost less. Also you can find cedar more without knots. Redwood is a harder lumber so it makes for a more durable building material, be prepared to predrill for screws. Both will age and silver overtime, unless you keep up on the sealing of them. When saying faux wood, if you are talking about composites, they would last the longest. Although they may not hold up as well when needing to hold a screw being that they would get moved around a lot overtime. Wow, 49 years is a long time to wait, but I'm sure is was some party. Thanks for the question Susan, co.

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KarenN
6/9/2010 12:44:01 PM PDT

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Carter - I'd like to invite you to attend our Rebuilding Together Benefit in September in San Francisco! I met you briefly at the Rebuilding Together National Conference last November in DC. It would be great to have you join us in California. Our fundraiser will include a "do it yourself" booth where we'll teach guests basic home repair tricks (how to turn off your gas main, how to hang a picture on a plaster wall, find a stud, etc.) It would be fantastic to have you there for part of the evening (we won't make you work!) -Karen

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BMBacod
6/9/2010 12:48:17 AM PDT

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Hi Carter! I am so amazed with your wonderful talents..keep up the good work and hope to see you more on tv.

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Blue
6/7/2010 11:49:31 AM PDT

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Hi Carter, Thinking of you today - hope there is a blue sky wherever you are. Carter, this week-end I was on clean up crew on a two-layered roof tear-down. I did not realize there was that much up there until it came down. I definitely got some experience using a wheelbarrow and filling up the dumpster with its contents as well. Carter, curious about this - "DogBone" wrench (no kidding) - it serves 8in1 purposes has a swivel head, measures in inches and metrics, fits all angles, holds plugs or nuts and IS magnetic too: ? - have you seen and/or used this tool. ? - is it a more versatile replacement for my adjustable wrench. Take care in your travels - talk to you later. Always with a HUG………..Susan

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carter
7/10/2010 3:59:03 PM PDT

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I can't be for certain, but it does sound familiar. Either way it sounds like a prety cool tool, I'll have to check into it. Talk to later Susan, co.

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