December 12, 2014 AsktheBuilder Weekend Warrior
I've been trying to make the Friday Weekend Warrior eBlasts short, but it's getting harder to do because there's so much stuff to share!
I'll just try to be more succinct in my writing!
Weekend Warrior Tip: Condensation Problems
The opens in a new windowfoam insulation condensation dilemma of Basil's that I mentioned on opens in a new windowTuesday generated LOTS of comments at the opens in a new windowbottom of that column.
Another virtual friend of mine, Jimmy - who invented the opens in a new windowingenious make-up air vent device, reached out to remind me about ventless appliances. I wrote about ventless gas fireplace log kits years ago.
I recommend you read these two columns about ventless fireplaces. One of the byproducts of burning natural gas or propane is water vapor!!!! Guess where it goes?
opens in a new windowVented and Vent-Free Gas Logs
opens in a new windowVent-Free Fireplace Info
Cold-Weather Gift Idea
If you live where snow and ice are on the ground, this is for you.
Are you a runner that goes out and tries to avoid the black ice in the morning? Do you have to navigate icy parking lots or sidewalks going to work? Do you have a hill to go up and down as you shovel snow or operate a snowblower?
Then you need opens in a new windowKahtoola Nanospikes!
I started testing their big brother a year ago, the opens in a new windowKathoola Microspikes and LOVE THEM.
I'm always happy to share GREAT products and Kathoola makes them. I even put a Kathoola sticker on the back of my truck!
Hot Weather Gift Idea
Okay this is NOT the most glamorous gift idea, but it's one of those that keeps on giving every time there's a breeze blowing! opens in a new windowCLICK HERE for a gift that will keep you cool. CLUE: You want the Lomanco brand!!!!
Camphor Tops and Tables
Russell Morris sent me some photos of a countertop he was working on.
Wait until you see the wood that was used to make them. opens in a new windowCLICK HERE to see LOTS of photos!
Weight of Giant Rock!
This past opens in a new windowSunday I gave you a brain teaser. You had to figure out the name and location of a big boulder. I also wanted you to calculate its weight.
opens in a new windowCLICK HERE if you've not yet seen the boulder photo.
You may have been one who decided to rise to the occasion!
opens in a new windowCLICK HERE to see my answers and to see how well you did.
I'll be back soon with more tips!
Tim Carter
