Put Out Grease Fire - Use Lid Not Water Watch the terrifying video above of what happens when you try to put out a kitchen grease fire using water. Why is Water Bad? The water is bad because it immediately goes from the liquid to the vapor (steam) state as the temperature of the burning […]
Why Your House Is Cold Question #1: Tim, I’ve got a forced-air furnace. Several rooms in my house are cold in the winter and are hot and stuffy in the summer when the AC is on. Most of the rooms are comfortable. Why do you think this is the case? What can be done to […]
CLICK HERE to order this remarkable book that chronicles the railroad industry in the USA from 1830 until the late 1850s when a few men got serious about building the transcontinental railroad. Do you think you know why Abraham Lincoln was so very interested in this project BEFORE he was elected President?
Today started out to be a bluebird day here in central New Hampshire. Blue skies are forecast and temperatures are supposed to scratch their way up to 38 F. But as often happens, gray clouds move in robbing us of the much-needed infrared energy from our friend the sun! The beginning of December for me […]
Stanley Fatmax 25' Tape - You'll Love the Feel The Stanley Fatmax 25' tape might be the all-around best tape to have in your toolbox or hand. It's not too often you need to measure more than 25 feet, so why carry around all that extra steel? Is the Tape Made in the USA? You […]
"I hope you're sitting down as Entry Ice Melt is 37.5 times more expensive to use than rock salt." Entry Ice Melt is an expensive liquid non-chloride deicing product. This product was introduced in Tim's December 1, 2018 AsktheBuilder Newsletter. Entry Ice Melt - Expensive Solution I was made aware of the Entry Ice Melt […]
You may be a new subscriber. WOOT! Welcome to the island! If you're an island inhabitant of record for any period of time, don't try to play any pranks on our new friends! Christmas is four weeks from today! Holy potato! It already looks like Christmas here in central New Hampshire as a week ago […]
Doghouse Commercials - Be Smart Guys! Don't Buy Dumb Gifts The two videos below were a very clever way to market jewelry by J.C. Penny. Be sure to watch both. I was sent to the dog house to fold laundry the second year I was married. I thought a clothes hamper was a great gift idea for […]
Where Your Roof Leaks Question #1: Tim, I really need your help. My roof is leaking and my last attempt to get it repaired was fruitless. It rained again and water still came in. Where do most roof leaks happen? Is it okay to use caulk or black roofing cement to do a roof repair? […]
You may be perplexed as to how in the world a puff of wind might open a home improvement expert's front door. Allow me to shed more light on my true story from yesterday. 1. The front door has a deadbolt. It was not engaged. 2. The door's primary latch operated by the lever handle, […]
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