What is the Closest USA State to Africa
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Author Archives: Tim Carter
April 23, 2020 AsktheBuilder Newsletter
What the heck? Did I leave the door unlocked again?! You’re no doubt a new subscriber and I’m glad you feel comfortable enough to let yourself in! Do you like music? I do and listen to a wide variety of it while creating each newsletter for you. Today you need to know that “I’ve read […]
Boat Dock Sealer
Boat Dock Sealer - Use a Penetrating One I own a 40-foot-long boat dock that has solid cedar flooring panels. The dock is out in the punishing sun late spring, all summer, and early fall. The dock was last sealed about five years ago and the dock company used a film-forming boat dock sealer. Related […]
Itasca State Park Fun Quiz
Itasca State Park - Fun Quiz Let's test the depths of your ignorance about USA facts. Just take the one-question quiz WITHOUT doing any research. Loading…
April 19, 2020 AsktheBuilder Newsletter
I’m just certain you’re a new subscriber! You have that glow about you. Beaming about getting your first issue, aren’t you? I sure hope I don’t let you down! Guess what? I listen to music while creating this newsletter. If I shared that you and tequila make me crazy and it runs like poison in […]
Epoxy Garage Floor Coatings – Should I?
"If you decide to apply one of the many magnificent epoxy coatings, you introduce a wildcard into the equation. There's a good chance the epoxy will fail and chip." DEAR TIM: I’ve got problems with some of the concrete on the outside of my home as well as in my garage. There are lots […]
April 12, 2020 AsktheBuilder Newsletter
I can tell you’re new here. It’s so delightful to have a new friend! I like to listen to music when I compose this newsletter. Do you hear the rhythmic drums pounding and the guitar screeching? When I was a conductor on a train line, I didn’t much like people getting romantic while they “might […]
April 9, 2020 AsktheBuilder Newsletter
Let’s start with a question. Can you hear the guitar picking in the background? Welcome! If you’re a new subscriber I can see that quizzical look on your face. I like to listen to music as I compose the newsletter each week. Do you like your eggs runny? Or think crossing your legs is funny? […]
Prevent Sewer Backup
"I also flush the toilet each time I walk by it even if it has clear water in it." Prevent Sewer Backup By Flushing More Often You can prevent sewer back up in many houses by just adding more water to your plumbing drain system. Why Does my Sewer Backup? Sewer backups happen for […]
Cleaning Outdoor Wood and Composite Decking & Homeowner Phone Calls
Cleaning Outdoor Wood and Composite Decking DEAR TIM: Every year, I’ve got some wood or composite decking to clean outside. This year I need to clean and reseal a ramp that leads up into my outdoor shed. I've also seen all sorts of conflicting information out on the Internet about the best way to clean […]