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Winter Storm Gail 2020 Central NH

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Tim Carter

Winter Storm Gail 2020 - Historic Deep Snow in Meredith New Hampshire Mother Nature was starting to brew Winter Storm Gail in her atmospheric cauldron above the USA a week before December 17, 2020. While the center of energy was still thousands of miles away from my home as Bernie Rayno shows in the following […]

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Kitchen Island Size – They Don’t Have To Be Big

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Tim Carter

Kitchen Island Size - A Small One Can Work Well QUESTION: Tim, I’m about to embark on a kitchen remodeling adventure and don’t want to get shipwrecked on the island of kitchen mistakes. I’ve never had an island in my kitchen and I believe I can make one work. I don’t have lots of space […]

Posted in Countertops, Kitchen, Q & A | Leave a comment

December 13, 2020 AsktheBuilder Newsletter

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Tim Carter

You! I knew it. I knew you were a new subscriber! Welcome! Have you ever been the new person at a club or business meeting? I’m sure you remember how the leader of the event immediately introduces you to all the regulars. Smile! The spotlight is on you. (Plentiful applause) That said, you might have […]

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Hard Copy Dictionary

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Tim Carter

Hard Copy Dictionary - Get One NOW! It just makes sense to have a real hard copy and that way the definition of a word can't change on you.

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Chernobyl 3.6 Roentgen Not Great Not Terrible

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Tim Carter

3.6 Roentgen - Not Great Not Terrible This is a great scene from the TV series Chernobyl. Watch ALL the clips to get the full context. This first one is only seven seconds and has the classic script line:

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Grease Dripping From Range Hood

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Tim Carter

"It’s important for this water vapor to be piped out of your house as rapidly as possible before it changes back to liquid water." QUESTION: Tim, my husband and I really need your help. Our ten-year-old multi-speed kitchen exhaust fan drips greasy water back down onto the stove. Three of the highest fan speeds no […]

Posted in Kitchen, Q & A, Ventilation | 3 Comments

December 9, 2020 AsktheBuilder Revised Columns

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Tim Carter

Here's your mid-week dose of recently revised columns. There are some jaw-dropping videos in several. Once again, I URGE you to, at the VERY LEAST, click and just scan the columns. This way, when you eventually do have the problem your tiny gray cells will remind you that I have life preservers to throw at […]

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December 6, 2020 AsktheBuilder Newsletter

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Tim Carter

I’m quite certain you’re a new subscriber who joined us this week. Welcome! Each day I’m able to see all new subscribers and it warms my heart that you trust me to share useful home improvement information. This issue has quite a few fun prizes. Be sure to pay close attention to the Tony Hseih […]

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Spy Camera USB Charger

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Tim Carter

Spy Camera USB Charger - It's AMAZING. This is a perfect gift item for any number of people. Get several to see lots of your home. CLICK or TAP HERE to discover MORE about this very cool device.

Posted in Q & A, Specialty Accessories | 1 Comment

December 2, 2020 AsktheBuilder Revised Columns

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Tim Carter

I hope your Thanksgiving was splendid. Mine was magical. The face time with family and the food were good for the soul. While it was cool and rainy on Mt. Desert Island Thanksgiving Day, the dry tongue of the weather system dragged its way across the island the following morning before we headed back to […]

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