December 7, 2014 AsktheBuilder Newsletter

Happy Sunday!

If you're a new subscriber, this is NOT a normal newsletter. With Christmas getting closer, I tone back the home improvement advice and try to have some fun.

On Friday I promised you a quick e-blast for today that will have some gift ideas and I've got a fun brain teaser for you if you like solving puzzles.

Here's the brain teaser.

Go to this page and follow the instructions:

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Three Small Gift Ideas

Here are three smaller gift ideas that are somewhat budget friendly. More gift ideas in the coming days!

Bosch GLM 15 Laser Measuring Tool

I have this tool. It's VERY HANDY.

I like it because it's a fun little laser measuring tool. It's very accurate and EASY to use. opens in a new windowCLICK HERE to see it.
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Power Cube with USB ports

You can turn a standard wall outlet into a charging station for phones or anything else that need a USB outlet. You also get multiple outlets for regular 120-volt cords too.

Be AWARE there are MULTIPLE models of this at Amazon. This one plugs into a wall outlet, but other modes have a cord that puts the power cube farther away from the wall. You may WANT that flexibility.

opens in a new windowCLICK HERE for the affordable Power Cube.
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Awesome LED Flashlight

I own this flashlight. I use it on the train when I'm a conductor.

I realize there are HUNDREDS of different LED flashlights out there, and I've tested many.

I love how well-made the Coast flashlights are. They have MANY, MANY different models.

Once you get to Amazon clicking opens in a new windowTHIS LINK, hunt around for the different Coast flashlights. Some are very small.

Okay, that's enough for today.

GOOD LUCK on the brain teaser.

Be SURE to tell me in the LAST QUESTION if it was too easy.

I'll be back on Tuesday. A big nor'easter is in the forecast so I'll be on snow removal duty!

Tim Carter