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February 19, 2017 AsktheBuilder Newsletter

The past three days I've been sick. Looks like I got a medium case of the flu.

What a crazy illness. One minute you feel pretty good, and then an hour later, it's impossible to open your eyes.

When in a low spot, I've got so little energy I actively think, "I sure hope the house doesn't catch fire. I can't get up out of this chair."

Kathy has many a funny story about me and the flu before the kids were born. I think the new term for a cold that men get, much less the flu!, is manbola.

Cincinnati and Solid Cherry Furniture

If you're a new subscriber, don't shake your head. Sometimes I have insane stuff in this newsletter. This may be one of those times.

Do you live in Cincinnati, OH or within say 50 miles? Do you have an interest in some one-of-a-kind solid cherry furniture?

Furniture made in the USA by true craftsmen? Not crap that you assemble yourself or that's brought in from offshore.

I'm going to be in Cincinnati beginning on February 28th and one of the things I'm doing is helping dissolve my in-laws estate.

My in-laws invested in some stunning solid cherry dining room furniture and other pieces in their home.

It was made by a fascinating business in Homer, Indiana call The Sampler.

Kathy and I own a bunch of furniture made by them. In fact, our in-laws gave us a choice 43 years ago.

Big wedding or small wedding and a bedroom set made at The Sampler.

We went for the bedroom set and it's now a prized heirloom.

opens in a new windowCLICK HERE to travel to The Sampler website.

If you, or anyone you know, is interested in some amazing furniture, you should get in touch with me. Reply to this email so we can connect BEFORE I drive to Cincinnati next Monday.

I'll arrange a PRIVATE SHOWING for you before I take any appointments from strangers. This would happen on March 1st or 2nd. After that, the floodgates of people from Craigslist will march in the door, take the money out of their pockets and walk out with this one-of-a-kind furniture.

Please don't email me with all sorts of questions about sizes, etc. I don't have all that yet. I'll be posting the full listings about all that's for sale on Craigslist. Once those listings are active, I'll share them.

Just realize this furniture is going to be priced to MOVE. It's a very rare opportunity. Here are three photos for you:
Solid Cherry Buffet
Dining Room Table
End Tables
Amazing Brick and Stone Mortar

Are you building or remodeling and plan to have any masonry in your home?

How would you like to use mortar that's lasted for about 4,000 years?

You didn't think that was possible did you? Mortar that easily lasts hundreds of years is not only possible it's in many buildings in Europe and the USA.

Did you read the book series by J.R.R. Tolkien, opens in a new windowLord of the Rings?

In the book there's a fascinating short passage:

"And some things that should not have been forgotten were lost. History became legend. Legend became myth. And for two and a half thousand years, the ring passed out of all knowledge."

I'm old enough that I see this happening in the building industry each day. Many older craftsmen take all their knowledge to the grave with them.

It may happen in your industry too!

Well, the University of California has saved at least one great book and you can buy a copy like I did twelve days ago.

Even if you don't have IMMEDIATE PLANS to do masonry work, this is a book you should get.

Why? Who knows if it's going to go out of print again????!!!

I've known about lime mortar for years and when I saw this book twelve days ago I immediately ordered it. opens in a new windowCLICK HERE now to get it.

More and More Revised Columns

I'm on a quest and it's paying off.

The reviews of my revised columns are all good.

You may be one that's emailed me saying you love the:

  • new easy-on-the-eyes format
  • bullet list of top points at the top
  • how-to videos in content when available
  • links to TOP PRODUCTS I love
  • new updated and expanded content
  • links to pros in your town to do the jobs

Don't believe me? Go look at the latest revisions:

opens in a new windowHow to Build a Cheap Desktop - Oh Yeah Baby!

opens in a new windowBackfilling a Foundation Wall - WAIT!

opens in a new windowRain on Framing Lumber - ROT EMERGENCY?

opens in a new windowCutting Crown Molding Inside Corners - Easy Peasy

opens in a new windowConcrete Slabjacking - Might Save You Big $$$$

opens in a new windowCutting Crown Molding

opens in a new windowFire Stop Construction History and Tips

opens in a new windowSoil Testing for Your New Home

opens in a new windowHow to Build a Temporary Partition Wall

opens in a new windowAsphalt Patching - Like the Pros Do

opens in a new windowFoundation Height

opens in a new windowHow to Paint Wrought Iron

opens in a new windowWater Heater Venting - Not So Simple in Old Homes!

opens in a new windowBrick Pavers - Which One Tim????

opens in a new windowHow to Clean Paint Brushes

opens in a new windowGrouting Tile - Time-Tested Magic

opens in a new windowStaining or Painting a Fiberglass Door

opens in a new windowHow to Pour a Concrete Footing - Buy Aleeve!

opens in a new windowBlacktop Over Concrete - Maybe Not

opens in a new windowHow To Seal Granite

opens in a new windowHow to Remove Brick Mortar

opens in a new windowMembrane Roofing Material

opens in a new windowCeramic Wall Tile Installation Tips - Real GOLD Here

opens in a new windowHardwood Floor Finish Repair - You Can Do It!

opens in a new windowTrimming and Cutting Wallpaper - I Think You Can Do It

opens in a new windowHow to Slope Plumbing Drain Lines

opens in a new windowHouse Wraps vs. Vapor Barriers

Holy Moly, that's one heck of a list. Maybe that's why I got sick ... Overworked!

True Value Paint Reminder!

You've got just a little over a WEEK to go out and buy the two paints at your local True Value hardware store.

The one is the X-O Rust spray paint and the other is the EasyCare interior paint.

You get REBATES for doing this. Generous rebates!!!

But for the rebate to be VALID, you have to BUY THE PAINT on or before February 28th.

The secondary benefit is if you, and many others, take advantage of this offer, you may get to see many many more new videos in the future.

opens in a new windowCLICK HERE to watch the X-O Rust spray paint video.

opens in a new windowCLICK HERE to watch the EasyCare paint video.

opens in a new windowCLICK HERE to get the X-O Rust rebate coupon.

opens in a new windowCLICK HERE to get the EasyCare rebate coupon.

That's enough for today. I'm running out of gas.

Tim Carter
Founder - www.AsktheBuilder.com

Do It Right, Not Over!

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