Metal Roof Color Temperature - Color Matters Big Time I used my FLIR infrared camera to determine the temperature of three pieces of metal I had painted three different colors. The experiment was done at the end of May 2020 in central New Hampshire. I took the photos just a few minutes after solar noon. […]
Newsletter Music Gillian Norris The Temptress The Temptress was featured in the May 31, 2020 AsktheBuilder.com newsletter. It's a performance that was part of the Lord of the Dance traveling show that debuted in Ireland in July of 1996. CLICK or TAP HERE to read all past AsktheBuilder.com newsletters. CLICK or TAP HERE to listen […]
Echo CS 3510 Chainsaw - Compact, Light Perfect for Homeowners I recently assembled and started up the Echo CS 3510 chainsaw. I've used many chainsaws and this one, in my opinion, is a homeowner tool. Most pros who use chainsaws all day long would probably scoff at this handy tool for the same reason you'd […]
Memorial Day Tribute Tomorrow is Memorial Day here in the USA. It’s a very somber holiday for me. The day is set aside to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice while in uniform and service to their country. That’s the formal definition, but I feel it might be extended to those that perish many […]
How Many People Died in the Great World War II? - Remember, Just Guess Don't ask Alexa or Siri for help. Trust the Force within you! IMPORTANT NOTE: After clicking SUBMIT, scroll back at the top and click the VIEW SCORE button to see how you did! Loading… Thank Stain Solver, the Quiz Sponsor, by […]
Author's Note: The following text appeared in Chapter One of the Adventures & Advice book that I wrote at the request of my youngest daughter. I also shared the book with my other two older children. This book is not available to the general public as it was a special gift to my children, my […]
Welcome! Have you ever been a guest at an event or attended a club meeting as the newest member? Odds are you were introduced to the membership at the opening of the meeting because you’re a person of distinction! That’s precisely why each week I devote this hallowed first paragraph to welcome you, one of […]
What is the fastest growing glacier in North America? - Remember, Just Guess Don't ask Alexa or Siri for help. Trust the Force within you! IMPORTANT NOTE: After clicking SUBMIT, scroll back at the top and click the VIEW SCORE button to see how you did! Loading… Thank Stain Solver, the Quiz Sponsor, […]
Newsletter Music Time After Time Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper was featured in the May 21, 2020 AsktheBuilder.com newsletter. It's an epic love song played at many a high school prom. Sung by Cindi Lauper, it was released in 1983. CLICK or TAP HERE to read all past AsktheBuilder.com newsletters. CLICK or TAP HERE to […]
Hey, I think I see a new subscriber! It's you! After writing my newsletter for nigh on twenty-five years, I’ve gotten pretty good at spotting newcomers! Welcome and thanks for signing up. I think you’ll like the prizes I have in store for you in this issue. You should know I listen to music while […]
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