Zip System Leaking - The Weak-Link Tape You prefer hearing stories rather than being subjected to a lecture, don’t you? The most popular person at a holiday party is often telling stories to a small throng of people gathered around her or him. Allow me to take you on a psychic journey over the past […]
Self Storage Savings - Build a Shed Are you surrounded by off-site storage businesses like I am? Within a fifteen-mile radius of my rural home in central New Hampshire, there are thousands of storage spaces in metal buildings one can rent for a king’s ransom. Self-storage is the key to saving huge money. There are […]
Repair Wood Rot - There are Different Methods Do you have wood rot happening at your home? It’s a very common problem. Wood rot, in my opinion, is getting worse each year because new wood is more susceptible to rot, and many tradespeople are not coating the fresh cut ends of wood with paint or […]
Lava Pods Snow & Ice Melt - An Amazing Hot Product I shared with you weeks ago an article where the author maintains it’s best to use a pitchfork to remove ice from a sidewalk or driveway. It was obvious to me at the time that author had never tried using a pitchfork to remove […]
Best Gasoline Stabilizer Watch this short video, then GO READ this past column of mine for EXTRA information I'll bet you didn't know about. If you just want to BUY THE BEST STABILIZER NOW, CLICK HERE.
Chipmunks, Mice, Rats, and Squirrels - How to Eliminate Them You and I share the planet with lots of other creatures. Quite a few of them can be very problematic. A year ago, I shared with you how chipmunks had ruined my patio made with concrete pavers. The fuzzy brown pests created a maze of […]
DIY Deck Building Dangers - Death is Possible Is a deck in your future? You might want to build one to create a delightful outdoor living space. You may visit a friend’s home and step out onto their deck. You may be in a dancing throng of people on some other deck. I urge you […]
Chip Seal Your Driveway - Make it Colorful What would you say if I told you your driveway doesn’t need to be boring blacktop or ho-hum gray concrete? Can you envision a red, orange, green, or light khaki color driveway? Would you like a driveway that provides maximum traction should you have to deal with […]
Roof Framing Primer - The Bones Under Your Roof's Shingles My guess is you give very little thought to the roof over your head, other than worrying about if it will develop a leak. It’s safe to say you don’t lose a minute’s sleep thinking your roof will collapse. You can thank great carpenters, structural […]
Property Disclosure Form Dangers - You Better Tell the Truth It all started with a chimney of all things. Last week a woman, who lives in a quaint small New Hampshire town just fifty miles north of me, hired me. She wanted me to review a house inspection report. She had put in an offer […]
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