Well, hello! You might be a new subscriber and I’m so glad you’re here. I set aside this part of the newsletter each week to welcome you. You, though, might have been here with me so long that you remember all too well when I got the tankless water heater manufacturers’ undies in a wad. […]
Chocolate Advent Calendars - Christmas Comes FASTER Using One A friend of mine sent me a funny text saying, according to my chocolate Advent calendar, Christmas is just 6 days away. I got the text on November 11th! Someone's sweet tooth was aching! CLICK or TAP HERE to see ALL of the chocolate Advent calendars […]
Plumbing Permit Help - It's Not Easy Getting a Plumbing Permit I can help you get a plumbing permit. I've been a master plumber since 1981. A riser diagram or isometric drawing is required in just about every city or town. You must submit one with your plumbing permit application. I can draw your riser […]
Work From Home Challenges You may now have to work from home and need some small privacy modifications made. What are they? What do you need to change to make it easier to work from home? Please answer the few questions and upload any photos that help me understand what you're trying to change. Name: […]
Veterans Families Serve Their Country Too - And Pay a Substantial Price On November 11, 2020, I thanked all veterans who receive my FREE AsktheBuilder.com newsletter. CLICK or TAP HERE to read what I had to say. The next day, Gail from Indiana, wrote to me. I was completely unaware of veterans' families connected to […]
Veterans Day & Revised Columns This is a very special edition of my newsletter. This Veterans Day is especially meaningful for me, and quite possibly you too. This year, more than ever, I'm intensely aware of the freedom and liberty all veterans have given to me as a most precious gift and prize. Today, we […]
If this is your first AsktheBuilder.com newsletter, Welcome! Don’t be discouraged by the housekeeping I’ve got to do before I share some great advice. When it comes to domestic chores of all types, I’ve got great tips for you. CLICK or TAP HERE for one. You, on the other hand, are a loyal subscriber and […]
Yesterday, there was a light dusting of snow on the ground here in central New Hampshire. We'll have a handful of mild days before Thanksgiving, but it's now time to work indoors. I feel the best way to help save you both time and money is to refresh old columns. Each Wednesday for the next […]
QUESTION: Yo, Tim. I have this load-bearing post right in front of my laundry room door. What can a person do to remove or relocate it to a more convenient location? Is this something that a reasonably handy homeowner with a decent array of tools can do by himself? Can you share all that’s involved? […]
You subscribed at a great time! This is where I welcome all new subscribers. Thanks for your trust. This issue is chock full of amazing product links. Be sure to CLICK or TAP each photo you see! You, though, might be a subscriber who’s received countless issues. Did you know that I save them all, […]
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