Why is it Hot in My House? There are Many Reasons Are you hot and bothered? It’s been a very hot summer so far with record temperatures in many states. Here where I live in central New Hampshire, we’ve had a long spell of high humidity mixed with higher-than-normal temperatures. Normally you have to sleep […]
How to Create a Realistic New Home Building Budget Are you thinking of building a new home or doing a major remodeling project? If so, I’ve got some sobering news for you. After reading this column you may understand why the moniker my three kids coined for me years ago is spot on. Around the […]
Clay Paving Brick are the Best - Forget About Concrete Pavers If you read my column on a regular basis, then you know about two months ago I touched on the perils of using paving brick made from concrete. That column talked about how those bricks fade in color over time as the thin colored […]
WaMa Hemp Underwear - It Squeezes You Three months ago I began to test WaMa Hemp small clothes. It's not the first time I've tested underwear. Several years ago I tested Duluth Trading Buck Naked U-trousers. I was approached on April 17, 2023 by Rose. She's a public relations person that works for WaMa. I […]
LVP Flooring Installation - It's a Remarkable DIY Product Author's WARNING: Read Judy's email to me below about where NOT to install LVP flooring. Several months ago a pesky mouse caused a small water leak in a PEX water line that supplied water to a second-floor bathroom in my home. A new hump in our […]
Where is the Best Penetrating Deck Sealer? Do you have a wood deck? How much time do you invest in cleaning and sealing it? How many gallons, currently priced around $55.00 per gallon, of high-quality sealer do you use to make your deck look fantastic? I pretty much know all the answers because I’ve dealt […]
Irish Setter Crosby 6-Inch Boot #83602 - Style, Comfort & Durable I had the opportunity to test a pair of Irish Setter Crosby 6-inch boots. Thank you, Red Wing Shoes for sending them! Irish Setter is part of the Red Wing Shoes brand. Early in my construction career, I bought only Red Wing boots and […]
Legendary Kitchen Design Ideas - Rare Great Government Work?
Old Frigidaire TV Commercial Advance to 2:55 to see how we've gone BACKWARDS with respect to refrigerators. A spreadable butter compartment!!!!! This means that part of the box was a little warmer!!! Check out the removable fruits and vegetables fold-down tray!!!!
Building on Solid Soil - Get a Free Soil Map My college degree is in geology. At the time I was in school, I had no idea how valuable this knowledge would be once I became a full-time builder. There’s a very good chance I was the only builder in Cincinnati, Ohio that knew soil […]
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