IMPORTANT UPDATE: This column was authored in 2017. It's now 2025. The polymeric sand I used on my patio failed within four years. It looked good for about three years, but then it started to succumb to the harsh New England winters. I never pressure-washed the patio, so that's not the reason for the […]
Building On Rocky Land TIPS This article led to Tim doing a video conference with Ms. Chantell Mason's school classes. They had questions on building on rocky soil. Read about this amazing video conference in Tim's April 29, 2018 Newsletter. Groundwater moves sideways towards home Create a space or trench between footing and rock wall […]
Selling Used Building Materials TIPS People will buy just about anything - don't assume you have garbage Clean everything up and take great photos Be honest in your description and price about 45% below new WATCH VIDEO BELOW CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! DEAR TIM: I’m about to do a significant […]
If you're a new subscriber in the past few days, this is an abnormal newsletter. When I have a sale on my certified organic oxygen bleach Stain Solver, I always make a LAST CALL announcement. I'll put out a somewhat normal newsletter soon - maybe this week as I travel to Portland, OR, for the […]
I forgot to tell you about the HUGE Stain Solver SALE yesterday!!! DUH! It's in honor of my birthday which is VERY SOON!!! Kathy and I are giving you a gift because it's a special birthday. You get: 10% off any size except for the small sample size FREE SHIPPING to any of the lower […]
A toilet looks intimidating, but is actually quite simple. If you're looking to change your toilets, step-by-step instruction for toilet installation is explained here.
If you haven't noticed, I tend to let up on the throttle in the summer. Why? I happen to live where hundreds of thousands come to vacation. Yes, it's that gorgeous. CLICK HERE to see hundreds of photos taken by others of what's within fifteen or so miles from my home. I try to spend […]
Brick Mortar Repair Mix TIPS Use same mortar Romans used to build aqueducts Hydrated lime mortar with secret volcanic ash - SEE BELOW links WATCH tuck-pointing videos below Be careful of amount of water used to mix new mortar CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter DEAR TIM: It appears I wasted some […]
Drains need to be cleaned occasionally. Clogs are build up from soap film, body oil and other chemicals. Drain pipes can be cleaned with thick drain cleaners.
Clearing land for a house can be expensive. If you are doing your own site clearing, be sure to use all the proper safety equipment. Check with a tree service in case you have high-price timber.
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