The recent events have triggered an urgency to get ready. You never know when some event will happen that could change your life. Now is the time to stop and think about getting prepared.

In this issue, the test results are in on the 2013 deck stain weathering test. After being exposed to the elements for nearly a year, the weathered stain covered sample boards are shown next to the control boards. The control boards were stored inside, out of the weather so you can compare the difference.

In this Newsletter, a handy book on survival, serious dangers in your neighborhood, spring cleaning of roofs, patios, and retaining walls, a New England Short Hauler, deck stain test results, and upcoming power tool reviews.

In this issue, helping a future entrepreneur, patching plaster tips, looking for an IP attorney, helping with a Kickstarter project, deck stain test delayed, a deal on a bed and breakfast that is for sale, a quick survey on international shipments for Stain Solver and the Start and Operate Your Own Handyman Business now available on DVDs.

In this newsletter, a local store decides to sell Stain Solver even before the demo, tips on wet basements and crawl spaces, the new Bosch compact radio, and an Internet conference.

In this newsletter, the treasure hunt for the plastic box is over, a furnace tip, a contest for the exterior of your house, the Concord Home and Garden Show, saving gas for your car, the new front door video series and deck stain and Stain Solver sales.