Old House Design Features - Don't Allow Them to Disappear This column has been laying in the weeds of my head for months. Every now and then, it pops its head up. Yesterday was one of those days when once again my lovely wife had to get out of the car before I could pull […]
You could be my newest subscriber if your name is Judy. As nutty as this sounds, you may have subscribed ten minutes ago! Welcome! The other side of this coin may be you. You could be, and it would take a little digging to find out, my oldest subscriber! I'm not talking about your age, […]
Kodiak Quest Bound Low Shoe - Think Pillows on Your Feet I've been testing the Kodiak Quest Bound Low shoes for two weeks now. Two thumbs up! These are great for hiking or a daily work shoe. They're very comfortable right out of the box. What Are the Features: Premium, rugged, waterproof, full-grain leather Waterproof, […]
Coast PX20 - Preserve Your Night Vision The Coast PX20 is a dandy small, but powerful, flashlight. As with all Coast products, it's top-of-the-line quality. I have several Coast flashlights and they are my go-to ones. They're simply the best flashlights I've ever owned or had in my hand. What are the PX20 Specs? 315 […]
DIY Tile Backsplash Installation - Simple With Right Tile QUESTION: Tim, in your last column you really got me excited about creating something very unique with ceramic tile. The issue is I’m like you and have stick-people skills when it comes to artistic talent. Doing mosaic tile would be impossible for me. Is there some […]
Welcome! You might very well have subscribed just 30 minutes ago. It’s my pleasure to meet you! I reserve this top spot in the newsletter for new subscribers like you. This past week no less than one hundred folks joined the ranks of the Ask the Builder digital family. You’re in good company. But how […]
Isotopes Baseball Hat - Best One I've Ever Had This hat was purchased in Albuquerque, NM in the summer of 2009. It's the most comfortable hat I've ever owned. I need another one now, but I have my own custom design I want to have embroidered on the front. Help me find a supplier of […]
How To Install Mosaic Tile - Start With a Small Project QUESTION: Tim, I need your guidance. I’m want to know how to install mosaic tile. It's a floor in my new room addition. I have no clue where to start. I’ve never done tile work before. Do you think I’m crazy for attempting this? […]
You might be one of the 100+ new subscribers that have joined the Ask the Builder party! Fun times! This top spot in the newsletter is my digital welcome mat. You, however, might have been here at the party so long you clearly remember me gritching about the wretched black flies here in New Hampshire […]
Brick Pavers Fading - You Can't Stop It QUESTION: Tim, I have a big decision to make and need your help. I love the look of colored brick for paving including my driveway, sidewalks, and patio. The issue is I’ve started to pay attention to older installations of colored concrete paving brick and many look […]
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