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, […]
Did you just subscribe? Welcome and let me tell you now this is a pretty strange issue of my newsletter. Hang in there. Old friend or newer subscriber? You're going to LOVE this issue. If not, reply and tell me why. March through the entire thing as there's great stuff here the day after Thanksgiving. […]
True Cash Capsule - Save Your You-Know-What I was given the True Cash Capsule as a gift from my daughter a few years ago. It's very clever and it can save you believe me! Read my story just below. CLICK HERE now to order it thus avoiding my powerful Jedi mind trick in the story […]
"... you may be a homeowner that’s been violated by a bad builder and your first instinct is to extract justice using the legal system." Sue My Builder Checklist Ask your attorney the right questions in one hour or less Most builders have no money to get Determine what it costs to prosecute a lawsuit […]
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