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DEAR TIM: I’m about to have a new concrete driveway installed as well as some sidewalks. I asked the bidding contractors how long I might expect the concrete to last. The range given was from twenty to thirty years. That seems like a long time but I thought it could last much longer. How long […]

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Welcome if this is your first issue! It's great to have you here. You may have been here for a while. This could be your second or 1,015th issue! I think that's about how many I've sent out. I should have kept track! Getting Great Bids From Contractors I was doing lots of driving in […]

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Gasoline Fire and Explosion Hazard - Very Dangerous Gasoline is a very dangerous liquid. Using it to start a fire or get rid of ants in your yard is a bad idea. Gasoline fumes are heavier than air and travel across the ground like invisible flowing water. Years ago, I made a mistake starting a […]

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Did you just subscribe in the last week? Here's a tip: Be sure each week you CLICK at least one link in each issue so this newsletter continues to make it into your inbox. Are you a long-time subscriber? I did some housekeeping two days ago and the same advice applies. If you want a […]

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DEAR TIM: It’s a very long story and don’t think I’m crazy. I’m building a new home and wondering if I can install all the electrical wiring myself. It’s not a big home, but it’s got all the things going on you’d normally have in a home including quite a few 3 and 4-way switches. […]

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You very likely could be a new subscriber. I'm so glad you're here. Let's see if I can WOW you with the first issue! You might be a subscriber that's seen it all and you're yawning right now saying, "Okay Tim, just get on with the tips and cool photos. Do you have a video […]

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Gladiator Foldaway Work Station - Beefy & Easy to Assemble My wife Kathy needed some heavy-duty shelving to help her store supplies for her orchid-growing hobby. I felt the Gladiator Foldaway Work Station would be just the thing and both of us are now happy. While you may not grow orchids, you surely will find […]

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You may be a new subscriber this week. I was on vacation and hope you settled in okay. This is NOT a normal newsletter. You'll see why in a moment. Hang in there until next week for a home-improvement injection. If you're a hardened subscriber who's a road warrior like me, then you know what […]

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