Today is Veterans Day in the USA. It marks the anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ended the Word War I hostilities between Germany and the Allies. Living veterans, as well as veterans who have passed away after being discharged from active military duty, are also honored on this day. Today is not […]
I'm working on a secret project. What if the secret project would give you super powers when you talk to a contractor who's about to bid work for you? What if the end result of the secret project was something I give to you for FREE? Would you then be willing to help me with […]
Scenario: You need a new roof. You're worried about getting screwed. You're filled with anxiety. The roofer shows up at your home, but you have NO CLUE what to ask him. Imagine if you had a list of questions that would give you SUPER POWERS. You'd be asking all the right questions. But each person […]
Did you just subscribe? WOOT! Welcome! Did you subscribe many moons ago? Get ready once again for some information that's going to save you time and money. The mad rush is on at my daughter and son-in-law's new home building site. You'll see the update from week three below. The footings are going in two […]
Hastings Triplet 10X Review - Very Handy Lasts Decades I've owned my Hastings Triplet 10X magnifier since 1972. I was required to buy one for my Geology 101 lab course. I use my magnifier for these tasks: wood splinter removal check solder connections on circuit boards inspect expensive jewelry settings BEFORE a failure close inspection […]
Wallpaper Borders QUESTION #1: Hello Tim. Trends and designs change and I’m convinced wallpaper will rise from the ashes. I’d like to start the resurgence and install some wallpaper borders in a few rooms in my home. What can you share to make this job go smoothly? Have you ever put in a border halfway […]
New Build Home Timeline Series - Part 3 This is part three of a new build home timeline series following my own daughter and son-in-law. They're building a new home on Mt. Desert Island in Downeast Maine. At the bottom of the page, you'll discover a link to the next part of the series. Related […]
Senco FinishPro Mg18 Review Professionals normally do tool reviews. I'm talking about people like me who have used tools all day long for decades. How would you like a review of a nail gun done by someone who's NEVER used one before? Here it is. Who Used the Senco FinishPro Mg18? My friends Ann and […]
Senco FinishPro XP16 Review Professionals normally do tool reviews. I'm talking about people like me who have used tools all day long for decades. How would you like a review of a nail gun done by someone who's NEVER used one before? Here it is. Who Used the Senco FinishPro XP16? My friends Ann and […]
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