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March 14, 2010 AsktheBuilder Newsletter And Tips

In this issue, Tim's seminars at Cincinnati Home and Garden show, original blueprints help relieve remodeling stress, monster Checklist Sale nearing the end and bathroom exhaust fans can cause fires.
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March 9, 2010 AsktheBuilder Newsletter And Tips

In this issue, tool storage systems, preventing rust on tools, tile backsplashes and electrical outlets, a pocket door tip, Tim speaking at the Cincinnati Home & Garden Show, ice dam damage, contractors, checklist sale, Stain Solver help, new Liquid Wrench six pack and the Fire Pit.
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March 3, 2010 AsktheBuilder Newsletter And Tips

In this issue, back home to finish the honey-do list, how to store paint for those touch ups down the road, Stain Solver oxygen bleach news, speaking at the Cincinnati Home and Garden Show, installing huge ceramic tile, latest columns and the Fire Pit.
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February 16, 2010 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

In this issue, a lack of snow in New Hampshire, counterfeit pocket doors, looking for great writers, snap-together ceramic tile and the latest columns dealing with ceramic fireplace tile, septic cleaning, vessel sink and the framing square. read more...
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February 2, 2010 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

In this issue, pictures and videos of a New Hampshire winter, questions and answers coming to you, product review of new hole saws and a Sears snowblower. In addition, a tip for cleaning your septic tank and some columns you must read, covering topics such as attic insulation, ceramic flooring tile, workbenches, gutter repair and the myth surrounding the Loretto Staircase.
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January 13, 2010 AsktheBuilder Newsletter And Tips

In this issue, Lt. Col. Marc Hoffmeister update, removing rusted bolts, another FrogTap success story, new DeWALT Impact Ready tools reviews, a reader's letter about the merger of Stanley and Black and Decker, a pocket door reminder and last call for free shipping on Stain Solver oxygen bleach.
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January 10, 2010 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

In this issue, the latest news on the 2010 outlook, water streaming from a bathroom exhaust fan, vote for a Top Adventurer online at National Geographic, installing ceramic tile on top of vinyl tile and the end of a promotion on Stain Solver.
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December 29, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

In this issue, a belated Christmas greeting, a ceiling creak in Scotland, Basement Waterproofing eBook update, looking for a Residential Architect for a project, my Father-in-Law, fixing some hardwood floor scratches, my latest columns and The Fire Pit.
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December 11, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

In this issue, a little New Hampshire snow, feedback on the right paint brush and frog tape, discount on flowers, product reviews on Dremel 4000, Skil 18 volt kit, Delta Pilar Touch faucet, Rockwll Jawhorse and The Fire Pit.
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December 1, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

In this issue, buying a foreclosed home and getting a residential structural engineer's inspection, great holiday gifts, such as a cool hole template tool, handy soldering touch, a practical socket wrench, a battery-powered hammerhead auto-hammer, and a crazy paint brush. Plus the Fire Pit newsletter is now available.
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November 22, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

In this issue, home for Thanksgiving, Frog Tape for painting, foam insulation in the attic, ceramic tile saw, basement waterproofing eBook, latest columns and videos and The Fire Pit moves.
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November 15, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

In this issue, self-healing concrete, review of some great winter work gloves, getting started with an online business, ceramic tile adhesive and some for-fun videos.
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November 11, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

In this issue, my trip west comes to an end, a salute to Veterans on this Veterans Day, CFL bulb update, tool news regarding Stanley and Black and Decker, a helpful tip for you and the next owner, a great 3D gift idea, an unbelievable Stain Solver story, and my latest columns and videos.
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October 29, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

In this issue, traveling the West Coast, a new Twitter tool, and a fantastic micro bathroom.
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October 14, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

In this issue, follow-up on the light bulb warning, ice and water membranes, Happy Birthday, Larry Eisinger, testing a wet/dry vacuum, help wanted for AsktheBuilder.com, reporting errors on Google Maps, and hose bib tip for cold weather.
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October 7, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

In this issue, the new AsktheBuilder Disclosure Policy as required by the FTC, a tip when replacing a light bulb, matching wood stain, latest videos and columns from AsktheBuilder, and cracks in new stucco.
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September 29, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

In this issue, central vacuum systems, portable heaters, Molly Malone's Get Together, AsktheBuilder is a finalist in a contest, shower doors, standby generators, a paint simulator, Stain Solver sale, and pocket door hardware.
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September 16, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

In this issue, roofing tips, bathroom remodeling rebates, laptop incident delays newsletter, DIY hardwood flooring refinishing, massive Stain Solver sale, and Christmas gifts you make.
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September 10, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

In this issue, PEX tubing vs copper tubing, rusty gas piping, news about Stain Solver oxygen bleach, a window leak, an update on the pocket door, time is running out and my latest columns and videos.
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September 1, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

In this issue, my return to New Hampshire, the Chicago trip update, repointing mortar, last call for the super Deck Sealer, I need a favor, electrical outlet question when installing a tile backsplash, pocket door installation, public speaking including a speech at Children's Hospital, and Ladies Only (great jewelry).
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August 18, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

In this Issue, cleaning washable air filters, a great spackling compound, Extreme Defy Deck Sealer, husbands and mermaids, and the latest columns and videos.
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August 9, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

In this issue, how a dirty tape measure could cause cutting errors, a trip to Chicago and the Stain Solver sales ends soon.
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August 4, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

In this issue, a personal lesson in nail-gun safety, an upcoming review on a mortar gun, tips on drywall finishing and on sanding drywall. A review of spray painting return-air registers, my birthday golf outing, news from Saver Systems, and the Stain Solver oxygen bleach sale.
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July 20, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

In this issue, getting the old house ready for sale, an electric lawn mower test, remodeling or new construction photo tip, carbon monoxide detectors, upcoming Stain Solver sale, hot attics and attic fans, and framing a pocket door.
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July 2, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

In this issue, my Mom is laid to rest, new respect for Hospice, beware of air-cooler clever ads, a forensic shower-pan discovery, concrete sealers and concrete masonry sealers, framing a sliding pocket door, new Stain Solver web site, and latest columns.
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June 16, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

In this issue, saving sweet moola, what is the payback period, Mom's condition, summer to do list, nail guns, a pocket door, clean with Stain Solver oxygen bleach instead of painting, surfing safely, wind turbines, and my recent columns.
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June 10, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

In this issue, Tim's Mom's health, air-conditioning bids, noise canceling earmuffs, feedback regarding the composite deck article, and a great idea for a father's day gift - an pocket utility knife.
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May 29, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

In this issue, time flies when you are busy, a tour of a composite deck factory, product reviews on an extension ladder and a work platform, and toilets that resist clogging.
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May 12, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

In this Issue, what do you do for well water allergies, grilling out for Memorial Day, a loft bed for six foster kids, drywall tools review, time for dock and deck cleaning, an important discussion on who killed the dragons and the latest columns.
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May 7, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

In this issue topics covered deal with Stain Solver oxygen bleach record sales, a goof door design (a pocket door would have worked), upcoming product reviews, product review policy, comfortable desk chairs, a soft soap test, problems with a French linear drain, a level for the iPhone, Hoops and YoYo, purchase a lot for your new home now, and the latest columns and videos.
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April 11, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

In this issue, a Happy Easter and Passover greeting and a Stain Solver sale reminder.
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April 5, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

In this issue, new multi-construction drill bits, listening to music online your way, Stain Solver oxygen bleach on sale, problem with linoleum yellowing, new videos about applying thinset to concrete, new LED flashlights and taking delivery of kitchen cabinets. read more...
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March 26, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

In this issue, Spring is in the air in New Hampshire, a zip sander helps repair a drywall hole, a new deck sealer, a ride with The Blue Angels, cleaning ceramic tile grout, get more traffic to your site, old-looking glass in a new door, an actor helping students and tool reviews coming soon. read more...
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March 15, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

In this issue, try my search engine first, feedback about my feedback, tool repairs, an inspirational newsletter, craftsmen in your town, covering a brick fireplace, save water now, how to avoid arguments with your insurance agent and my latest columns.
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March 10, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

In this issue, readers' comments, renewable foam insulation that is green, shed comments from here and down-under, interior doors, tankless heaters, the ReStore program, requirement for a special deck grating, followup report on the digital inspection camera, crown molding and a special on the Insulation DVD.
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March 1, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

In this issue, After I Hit the Send Button, Zappos story of customer service, a source for great outdoor shed ideas, winter in New Hampshire, new accessories for the RotoZip Spiral Saws, vacation plans should include a visit to The Maria Atwood Inn, purchasing kitchen cabinets online and my latest columns. read more...
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February 24, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips

In this issue, thank you notes from around the world, treating bathroom mildew, a great restaurant, more insurance claim news, a new reciprocating saw blade, a tool set with a great razor knife box cutter, clearing fogged insulated glass, saw blade sanding discs and the latest videos and columns. read more...
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February 16, 2009 Special Insurance Alert

In this issue, a special newsletter covering insurance. If you have auto insurance and home insurance, read about what happened with my insurance company. It is three strikes, or claims, and your insurance will be cancelled. After that, insurance quotes will be out-of-sight.
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February 9, 2009 AsktheBuilder News and Tips

In this issue, a farewell, treat lumber alert, pocket doors are space savers, bogus product reviews including drywall and the latest AsktheBuilder columns and videos.
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January 27, 2009 AsktheBuilder News

In this issue, a death in the family.
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January 18, 2009 AsktheBuilder News and Tips

In this issue, bitter cold weather freezes water pipes, Larry and Bill in Orlando, the Sears Editors conference on Lawn and Garden products, a call for help for an Arborist, heating problems in Canada, snowing, correcting a golf swing, a professional contractor and a new book on making your home green.
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January 8, 2009 AsktheBuilder News and Tips

In this issue, a 2009 Beatles calendar with rare photos, Twitter micro-blogging, an update on ice cleats and the Boston Home Show.
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January 4, 2009 AsktheBuilder News and Tips

In this issue, ice cleats are needed in New Hampshire, new videos on the way, super insulation (a house with no furnace), painting cabinets, a trip to Orlando, the Cincinnati Enquirer special announcement, brick weep holes and recent columns. And after 30 years, it is gone!!
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December 21, 2008 AsktheBuilder News and Tips

In this issue, winter storms hit, Christmas thoughts, new EPA guidelines on Lead, patching a plaster crack, new products, including spray paint and a hand-held tool for flooring and tile. A subscriber's feedback about Made in the USA and a question about recycling dryer-vent heat.
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December 14, 2008 AsktheBuilder Special News

In this issue, ice storm hits New England and the standby generator kicks in and powers up the Carter House. Thanks for sending in those cards and letters. Last call for Stain Solver and Slate Flooring Installation eBook special sale.
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December 11, 2008 AsktheBuilder News

In this issue, you will discover some great holiday gift ideas, a return trip to Boston, toilet installation question, and several books that would make great gifts. Tim offers helpful advise on the gasoline in your gas engines. An end-of-the-year Stain Solver sale and a new Slate Flooring Installation EBook and the first AsktheBuilder eGuide on roofing.
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December 2, 2008 AsktheBuilder News

In this issue, a holiday to-do list (entertaining a group, check the plumbing now), clip and send a copy of the Ask the Builder column from your local newspaper, a kitchen floor dilemma, quick-help guides (eGuides), Thanksgiving at the Carter's, Tim's Christmas list, a mistake by Tim costs his car mirror, but creates a Crown Molding eBook sale, and the latest column.
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November 25, 2008 AsktheBuilder News

In this issue, Thanksgiving and a ride home to remember, more Christmas gift ideas that will please the DIY'r (geology map software, light wand and insulated screwdrivers), slow hot water solved with a recirculating pump and an upcoming Stain Solver inventory reduction sale.
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November 16, 2008 AsktheBuilder News

In this issue, a salute to veterans (a little late), Google's Gmail video chat feature, a wireless video camera, search tips for getting the most from your search engine, painting plastic recycling bins, recipes from readers, Space Shuttle insulation tiles, gutter guards (test results) and spray spackling.
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November 12, 2008 AsktheBuilder News

In this issue, another energy tip and an energy monitor, three videos you should watch, a great cordless circular saw, iphone construction calculator, a public relations mistake, a great tool kit gift idea, Stain Solver oxygen bleach on a cook top, attending the Boston Green Build conference and a new first - simple as apple pie.
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