The following is a special assignment story I wrote for The Cincinnati Enquirer in the late spring of 1995. My editor at the Enquirer, Ann Haas, challenged me with this task. Not having a journalism degree, I knew enough that I had to interview a few experts to shed some light on the subject. There […]
What's that old saying? You can't see the forest for the trees. Based on the questions I received from yesterday's announcement about my Deck Stain Test Results being available, I think it might apply to ME! Things that are so obvious to me because I'm so deep into the minutia of the project, might be […]
Deck Stain Test Results READY I've been getting SO MANY requests, I decided to release the results of my Deck Stain Test early. You might be one that said, "Tim, come on! I want to stain my deck THIS WEEKEND. Pick up the pace. TAKE MY MONEY. Tell me what you used!" If you want […]
Cheap DIY Shed - Easy to Build Not a week goes by that I don’t get an email or a question on my live streaming video segments about inflation. I’m by no means an economist but I’ve seen enough full moons to know that inflation is raging and it’s going to get much worse. I […]
Deck Ledger Flashing - Fire Cut and Kick Out Deck collapses happen all the time across the world. The issue is many of them never make the news. Several years ago I attended an all-day training session put on by a top USA manufacturer. This company is a leader in making fantastic metal structural connectors […]
Issue #1178 (I think...) Are you a new subscriber? Welcome! He is Risen! If so, I hope you have a great Resurrection Day. Not many call today by this name, but it's the correct name. Today is a day of pondering for me. I'm in the process of re-arranging my personal priorities. You may have […]
Holy Grail of Deck Sealers I couldn't wait. I had to get my control sample out of the garage this morning and record a short video for you. It's possible I've discovered the Holy Grail of deck sealers. I wanted to share this PREVIEW video so you don't go out and buy another CRAP deck […]
Best Deck Sealer 2022 Preview Are you sick of your deck sealer lasting just one or two years? Then you have to do all that hard work AGAIN and spend $50, or more, per gallon for a deck sealer that may #FAIL again in just 18 months? Watch this as I may have discovered the […]
1451 Deck Ledger Board Flashing Go here to see the best way to install a deck ledger board and deck ledger board flashing.
Issue #1177 (I think...) Are you a new subscriber? Welcome! I'm composing this issue using my new Mac Mini computer and my new mind-blowing ultra-wide LG monitor. Go here to see a picture of the monitor as well as a link to the specs of this ultra-wide monitor. Holy Cow! Talk about easy on the […]
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