Gutter Guard Scam Pevely, MO - Beware High-Pressure Sales Rick reached out to me a day after I asked my AsktheBuilder newsletter subscribers to share what their gutter guards cost to install. That input of information helped create my Gutter Guard Cost page. You should look at it. It contains OTHER gutter guard scam links. […]
On Sunday, I'm going to share a TROUBLING email I got from Les about a quote he got from a major gutter guard company. I want to create a comprehensive report on WHAT GUTTER GUARDS cost INSTALLED but once again I need your help. Have you received a recent quote to have gutter guards installed? […]
Kitchen Island Sink Plumbing - Do a Loop Vent QUESTION: I need your expert advice. My new kitchen is going to have a large island with my double-bowl sink in it. I don’t know a thing about plumbing, but my dad was a plumber and I remember him saying there’s a special way to install […]
Bathroom Exhaust Fan Mildew - It Can Be Bad QUESTION: Mr. Tim, I’ve had three contractors over to my house and I’ve received three different answers about how my bathroom fan should exhaust. I’m beyond frustrated. How are we homeowners supposed to protect our largest investments, our homes, if maintenance advice is wrong? I’ve read […]
Shovel Choices 101 - Which One To Use QUESTION: Mr. Tim, this past week I wasted all sorts of time and got frustrated trying to dig a simple hole in my yard. A neighbor looked over the fence and suggested I change shovels. Anyway, I figured you’ve used lots of shovels in your career and […]
Crumbling Concrete Foundation - Easy DIY Repair QUESTION: Hey Tim. I watched your three-part video series on patching a concrete foundation on your website. It’s exactly what I needed to help me repair the cosmetic crumbling of my concrete. I’ve got questions. Will that method work to also patch defects in steps and flat […]
Install Tile Over Cracked Concrete Floor - Use a Membrane QUESTION: I’m about to install ceramic tile on a concrete floor of a 40-year-old house. The concrete floor has cracks in it. This is a DIY endeavor and I don’t have the extra money to install the expensive membrane that I should use. Are my […]
Replace A Foundation - Just Lift Up the House QUESTION: I’m thinking of buying a house that has a crawlspace. The foundation is in very bad shape. While the house looks quite bad, it’s got good bones. Is it possible to completely remove a bad foundation and install a new taller one? What’s involved? Who […]
You might be a brand new subscriber. I’m so glad you’re here. You should know that this could be the most unusual newsletter I’ve ever produced in the twenty-four years I’ve been publishing them. Please bear with me and next Sunday you’ll see a normal one. Are you a long-time or recent subscriber? I’m sure […]
SHARP Steam Countertop Oven - It's Compact & It Works I've been testing the SHARP superheated steam countertop oven for about two months now. I have to say it's exceeded my expectations. The first thing I cooked was a store-bought deluxe pizza. I was really interested to see if it would get the crust crispy. […]
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