Surviving the Storm A ferocious Nor’easter lashed central New Hampshire last night and my family and I did a good job of surviving the storm. The howling wind and rain knocked out my electricity before midnight. My cable Internet access was cut as well. It was impossible to get a good night’s sleep. Standby Generator […]
Builder Abandons Job TIPS Talk with general manager of local lumberyard Request detailed cost breakdown in bidding process Only pay for satisfactory work and materials stored on job site Plans and specifications must be excellent CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! This column will help prevent the agony caused when a builder […]
I've been testing a Helly Hansen rain jacket for months. If you want to split hairs, it's official name is the Helly Hansen Chelsea Shell Jacket. But few use all those words when doing an online search to find this gem. It's my policy to put products through real and extended testing so I can […]
AsktheBuilder Newsletter Tomorrow is going to be a big day. My oldest daughter Meghan and her husband Brent are coming from Silicon Valley, CA for a one-week visit. Kathy and I will join them for a five-day trip to Bar Harbor, Maine. We're pretty stoked about the adventure as you might suspect! Yesterday, I finished […]
I love love love the Bosch Bulldog hammer drill. Specifically the GBH18V 26K24 hammer drill kit. My first hammer drill is a Bosch corded drill. It's important to realize my old drill is thirty-five years old. For this reason, I'm able to weigh in on modern technology. Related Links My Professional Experience Drilling Into Stucco […]
Driveway Erosion Repair DEAR TIM: I need to make a driveway erosion repair. My new blacktop driveway is already falling apart. A heavy rain washed away the gravel on the edge of the driveway. As a result, the gravel under the new blacktop is starting to erode. Why is this happening? What's the best driveway […]
DR String Trimmer Review TIPS Elegant simple design and lightweight 22-inch cutting width Watch string trimmer video below Cut in a counterclockwise pattern in your field or yard CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! My DR string trimmer is now two years old. Surprisingly it's been put to the test several times […]
Are you considering prehung interior french doors? Be sure the reveal around and between the french doors is consistent. Double french doors has more reveals than a standard prehung door. But if done correctly, your double french doors will look great and last for years.
Confused on how to cut crown molding? Should you use a compound miter saw or a sliding compound miter saw? Miter saws are wonderful tools, but a compound miter saw is not mission-critical when it comes time to cut crown molding. Discover the way I cut crown molding without using a compound miter saw.
Rainwater may accumulate around your building or in your yard. Using the proper drainage system, you can move this surface water away from your home.
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