Wait a minute! It looks like you’re trying to sneak past me. I know you’re a new subscriber and might be a little shy. Welcome! Right here up top is where each week I love to say “Hello!” to each new subscriber like you. Now, that being said, you could have been receiving this newsletter […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Tim CarterTim built custom homes and did ultra-custom remodeling for 20+ years before launching his Ask the Builder media presence. He was selected as one of […]
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: Tim CarterTim built custom homes and did ultra-custom remodeling for 20+ years before launching his Ask […]
"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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Tim CarterTim built custom homes and did ultra-custom remodeling for 20+ years before launching his Ask the […]
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