AI and Home Building & Improvement What do you know about Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Have you tested it? Do you think it will be your friend or foe when it comes to building your next new home, or when you tackle a project at your existing home? I’ve immersed myself in AI, and am here […]
Oxygen Bleach Recipe You can make your own ultra-powerful oxygen bleach. Many oxygen bleach products sold in stores, online, and in TV commercials can contain vast amounts of filler. The filler reduces the amount of active ingredient in the product. So Powerful it Requires the Oxidizer Label I developed my own special recipe in 2024. […]
Oxygen Bleach is the Best All-Purpose Cleaner Do you struggle and work too hard to get things clean around your home? A plethora of cleaning products assaults you at the grocery store and in TV commercials. I’ve tried many of them, but thirty years ago I was lucky enough to discover the best all-purpose cleaner […]
Exterior Paint Peeling Repair - Beware of Lead Do you get frustrated when the expensive exterior paint you use peels, flakes, or cracks in just a few years? You’re not alone. I’m about to survey my thousands of newsletter subscribers. I’m willing to bet you a two-step mocha-chip ice cream sundae that a majority of […]
Television is a Propaganda Tool - Psychological Trigger of AUTHORITY Listen closely to this prophetic rant in the 1976 movie Network:
Wood Conditioner Before Stain - It's What Pros Use How many times have you used a stain to change the appearance of a piece of bare wood that’s inside your home? Did the job turn out like the finish you see on high-end stained cabinets or other furniture? My guess is you weren’t even close. […]
Embassy Ceiling Suspended Ceiling - Video Series This is video #1 of a three-part series. Once all videos are complete, they'll appear on this page in addition to their own separate page.
Suspended Ceiling Installation - Simple with the Right System I’ve shared in a few past columns the wonderful time I’ve been having with my son. Each weekend I get to spend hours of quality time with him while we work on finishing his basement. I’m fanatical about having access to wires, pipes, ducts, etc. that […]
Interior Wall Covering Ideas - Maps, Custom Tile Murals & More Two days ago I was skim coating hundreds of square feet of new drywall in my son’s basement. I added water to the thick drywall joint compound so it was the consistency of latex paint. Investing in this extra step makes the new drywall […]
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