January 12, 2011 AsktheBuilder Tips And Newsletter
What's in This Newsletter?
Latest News
AsktheBuilder Meet Up In Orlando
The New American Home
New eGuide
DoorSaver
Remember, Do it Right, Not Over!
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Latest News
I started writing this newsletter as I was climbing out of 12,000 feet in one of Southwest Airlines 737's on my way from New Hampshire to Orlando, Florida. Today the annual Builders Show begins. I'm predicting a very small turnout and a fairly small show compared to the boom years five years ago.
I plan to take all sorts of video of new products and will be uploading them to my YouTube channel throughout the show.
AsktheBuilder Meet Up in Orlando
This Friday morning, January 14th, at 8:30 am, we're going to have an AsktheBuilder meet up at the Village Inn Restaurant just across from the front door of the Doubletree Hotel at 10100 International Drive. The only problem is that the driveways to both places is NOT on International Drive. You have to turn onto Westwood Boulevard. We should have a great time if it's anything like the one last week in Washington DC.
The New American Home
Last night after getting to Orlando, I went to see the New American Home. Each year, a striking new home is built for all the attendees to see.
These houses are glamorous beyond belief and almost always incorporate the latest technology and products.
My only problem with these houses is that they don't represent what 98 percent of homeowners can do in their own homes. Only very wealthy people can afford much of what you see in these homes.
Yes, some of the inner workings of the home you might see in a tract home, but you're not going to see the over-the-top appliances, the stunning bathrooms, etc.
I'd love to see this annual project be a home that's targeted to the average middle-class family with two kids and a modest budget. I've lobbied for this for years, but to no avail.
My guess is because a house like that would have little sizzle.
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New eGuide for You
Ten days ago, I took a couple of hours to create a step-by-step color photo guide titled:
Fixing a Stripped Wood Screw Hole
Have you ever drilled a hole too big in a piece of wood or over tightened a screw? Yu know what happens, the screw doesn't bite or it spins and spins never tightening.
How would you like a special introductory 50-percent-off price for this eGuide hoping that you'll provide we with some feedback. Your price for this eGuide, that has many clear color photos is only $1, yes, one dollar.
After you purchase it and look at it, could you do me an enormous favor and tell me how I can make it better? More importantly, what new eGuides would you like me to create?
What projects do you need help with? These eGuides are going to sell for just $2. I want them to be colorful products that show you how to do something with many photos and a few words. It's my intention that they'll pave the pathway to home-improvement success!
I'm looking for ideas for small projects where 20-40 photos completely tell you the story. Here are a few examples:
- Install a doorknob
- Install a toilet
- Replace a shingle
On the other side of the coin, here are ideas that you could never do in 20-40 photos. Please avoid suggestions like these:
- Build a house
- Remodel a bathroom
- Construct a room addition
Click here to submit your suggestions.
Fixing a Stripped Wood Screw Hole
Use this promo code fixing-sale to get your 50-percent discount.
If this eGuide doesn't interest you, I still need your suggestions for new eGuides!
DoorSaver
You know those pesky bumper door stops that fit on a hinge pin? Or those door stops that screw into baseboards?
I'm now here in my hotel room and in my show packet there was an ad for a new product called the DoorSaver. It's sleeker and appears it might work. I'll try to get one to test it!
That's it for this week.
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