In this issue, I concentrate on saving money and not so much on home improvement. There are tips on saving money on your heating bills, on your home mortgage, several ways to save money on your cell phone plans and a reason to shop at Amazon.com.
Power miter saws are absolutely amazing tools. The right miter saw can handle a variety of projects such as building a deck, a garden shed or trim around doors and windows. These miter saw tips will help you to select the proper miter saw for your projects.
In this issue, Happy Thanksgiving, my tips of the week on using a belt sander and a travel tip, a warning when and where to use moth balls, updated design software, a video on heart attacks and helping to improve AsktheBuilder.
Knowing how to sand large areas of wood, such as a table top, can make or break your project. You need to use the properly combination of power tools and sandpaper. Some sandpaper will aggressively remove finished already on furniture, while finer girt sand paper can give you a glass smooth finish.
In this weekend alert, a reminder of the Bosch Treasure Trove contest which is ending soon and the Flash Stain Solver sale is almost over.
In this follow-up issue of the newsletter, a meetup in Washington DC, new tools on my Favorite Tools list, some typos and a friendly reminder how you can help AsktheBuilder with purchases from Amazon.com.
In this issue, I mess up in front of the camera, an update on the DIY Shed Video Series, tips on installing an exterior door, how to clean greasy surfaces, a great read on my Kindle Fire, a review of the Coast Rapid Response 3.90 Knife, attic ventilation articles and the Spilled Red Wine Stain Solver Sale.
Tim Carter reviews the new Coast Response 3.90 Folding Knife. This knife is a real keeper!
There are several types of insulation to use when insulating a crawl space. Get several quotes from contractors and check the price of doing it yourself. Be sure to calculate when the insulation will actually start saving you money.
Tim Carter has trouble on the set installing foam insulation.
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