What is a Mandoline? - 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 purchasing a small sample size! […]
This song should put you in a good mood right away! Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson - featuring Bruno Mars appeared in the April 26, 2020 AsktheBuilder Newsletter. Great kitchen dance music. Twirl your girl - watch the pots on the stove! CLICK or TAP HERE to listen to all the music featured in past […]
What is the Closest USA State to Africa? - Think Before you Answer Loading… 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 the Big 50 by Remodeling magazine in 1993. This award gave birth to Ask the […]
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 - 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 Let's test the depths of your ignorance about USA facts. Just take the one-question quiz WITHOUT doing any research. Loading… 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 the Big 50 […]
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 […]
"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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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