I woke up yesterday to an inch of new snow on the ground.

UNCLE! You win Old Man Winter!!!

Now pack up and git your butt down to the South Pole and set up shop for all those beneath the Equator.

Great DIY Phone Calls - Tips Galore!

Once I had my coffee yesterday morning, I had four fantastic phone calls. I talked to Corey, Karen, Tom and Karen in NJ.

Each one of the calls will be on one of my future on-demand radio shows. What fun!

Corey had a question about the best way to clean his expensive IPE wood deck. His contractors had been using chlorine bleach and I told him that was a HUGE mistake.

Certified organic Stain Solver is, hands down, the BEST cleaner for IPE, treated lumber or any composite deck material.

Karen's Texas Soil

Karen has a problem with soil that's causing pesky cracks in her house. You'll be able to listen to the entire call in a week or so.

She's got the nasty Texas expansive montmorillonite clay around and under her home. But years ago, I taped a video that had the solution to her problem!

My college degree happens to be in geology so I know a thing or two about soil, rock and ground water. Wait until you watch that video!!!! WOOT!

CLICK HERE to watch the video and read HOW TO AVOID CRACKS in your foundations, slabs, house walls, etc.

Tom's Pergola Beam

Tom had an issue with a pergola over a deck. The imbeciles who built it attached one of the primary support beams to the facia board at the bottom of a roof.

WTH????

You'll hear what my suggestion was to solve the problem when I upload on-demand radio show # 7.

Karen's Blacktop Drive

Finally I talked with Karen in NJ. She was wanting to put in a new blacktop or paver driveway. I talked her out of it saving her and her husband thousands of dollars.

She's going to use the great epoxy I've tried at my own home to hide the cracks. CLICK HERE to see how it's done. The link to the magic epoxy is in the column.

Don't believe that you can make cracks disappear in blacktop? HAH!!!

Look at the during and after photos just below of my OWN blacktop crack repair.

LAST CALL Stain Solver SALE

If you're a seasoned subscriber, then you know that Last Call means it's about to end.

Are you a Doubting Thomas about Stain Solver? Are you SICK of hearing about it thinking it's just some stupid product?

Read what Rita and Carol have to say. I got these messages from them in the past 48 hours:

The End-of-Winter Stain Solver SALE ends at MIDNIGHT ET tonight - April 8, 2018.

Promo Code for 10% off:

EASTER18

CLICK HERE TO PLACE YOUR ORDER.

That's enough for a Sunday!

If you've got complaints, I'm your guy. Lay them on me.

If you've got compliments, I'd love to hear them too.

Tim Carter
Founder - www.AsktheBuilder.com
Co-founder - www.StainSolver.com
Captain Radio - www.W3ATB.com

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This will be super fast since it's a Friday.

I have several openings in my FREE PHONE CALL schedule for this weekend.

Yes, I'll call you for FREE and solve a problem around your home. It helps if you have photos of the situation, but they're not required.

CLICK HERE if you want me to call you. Just fill out the form and be SURE to say when's a good time to call.

That's a photo of me in my man cave. Yes, those are topographic map bandanas on the sloped ceiling. CLICK HERE to get one or more.

Deck Cleaning Tips

I sometimes sit on my deck at that table with the green umbrella to compose this newsletter.

I'm waiting now for it to warm up to do it!!! This morning it was only 25 F out there! Come on Mother Nature - give us a BREAK!

CLICK HERE to discover the best way to clean wood or composite decking.

Yesterday, I went to Boston to be interviewed about my Roofing Ripoff expose' book. I decided to go see the USS Constitution - Old Ironsides - before the interview. I'd never been there before.

WOW!! CLICK HERE to see all my photos and videos that I shot.

Last summer, a massive restoration was completed and believe me, she's STUNNING.

You need to go. It's so worth it to see this wonderful piece of American history.
That's enough for a Fast Friday announcement.

Seriously, I'll CALL YOU to help you solve a problem. CLICK HERE to make it happen.

Tim Carter
Founder - www.AsktheBuilder.com
Author - www.RoofingRipoff.com
Co-Founder - www.StainSolver.com
Amateur Radio Hobbyist - www.W3ATB.com

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Are you a new subscriber? WOOT! Welcome!

Are you an habituated follower? TNX as we say in Morse for opening this newsletter.

​​​​​​​Tim LIVE on Radio Show Tonight

I've got several things for you this morning, not the least of which I'll be on LIVE RADIO tonight. (April 5, 2018)

I'm being interviewed by Max Bowen about my Roofing Ripoff expose' book.

I'll be in Boston on WEMF at 8 pm Eastern Time on April 5, 2018.

They STREAM the show on the Internet so you can listen online via your computer, tablet or phone.

CLICK HERE at 8 pm tonight to HEAR the SHOW LIVE.

Remember, you have to tune in at 8 PM tonight, not now.

CLICK the following image to discover MORE about my Roofing Ripoff book.

This is the cover of my Roofing Ripoff book. CLICK THE IMAGE NOW TO ORDER IT.

If you want to read the first three chapters of my book for FREE, CLICK HERE NOW.

I Ruined Kathy's Custom-Painted Tile

Do you want to read the story about how I RUINED Kathy's new hand-painted tile and her pure white countertop?

CLICK HERE and scroll down to the bottom of the page.

White Salt and SECRET 3-Way Switch Wiring Tip

How would you like to discover the way to correctly place the wires on a 3-Way switch BLINDFOLDED?

Hah! I can share the secret with you if you CLICK HERE!!!!

Ask A COLOR Expert!!

How would you like to ask a question to a NATIONAL EXPERT on color?

Maybe you're about to select a color for your roof - if you GOOF THIS UP, you'll live with it for years.

Maybe you're flummoxed about what the color the outside of your home should be.

If you and a covey of others answer YES that you'd like to ask a question, I may be able to arrange it! CLICK HERE to tell me YES.

This expert advice, should you try to seek it out on your own, might cost you hundreds of dollars. But you'd get it for FREE.

CLICK HERE and tell me Yes, No or Maybe.

That's enough for today.

Oh, one more thing.

Do you need a link to get FREE BIDS from any type of contractor? If so, just reply to this email and tell me what type of contractor you need.

I'll be able to give you a link AND some tips so you hire the BEST one.

Tim Carter
Founder - www.AsktheBuilder.com
Author - Roofing Ripoff - Why Your Roof is DYING

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New subscriber? Greetings Earthling!

Subscriber in Good Standing? TNX as we say in Morse for hanging with me.

If you're a new subscriber, this is an UNUSUAL issue. I'm devoting the entire newsletter to one topic: Oxygen Bleach

So don't judge future issues on this one.

Ask the Builder On-Demand Radio Show 5

My fifth on-demand radio show features:

• Debbie's son has a pesky flat roof leak connected to a deck
• TJ wants to build his own home - nightmare or victory?
• Ann needs heat in an unfinished garage attic
• Tim Carter - me - is crowned King of Fools by Kathy his wife

CLICK HERE to listen to the show or READ the story about how I created molten metal that ruined Kathy's new kitchen.

Oxygen Bleach

The Magic All-Purpose Cleaner

I'm sure you've used chlorine bleach before. You unscrew the cap and the fumes make your eyes close and you pull back your head away from the toxic brew.

If you splashed it and got a drop on your jeans, now you've got a permanent white dot where the aggressive bleach removed all the colored dye.

Perhaps you used chlorine bleach in your washing machine each week. After a month or two you began to notice the colors fade and eventually the material shreds.

Maybe you were like my neighbor and systematically tortured and then executed some gorgeous trees or landscaping because you used chlorine bleach outdoors to clean your deck, patio, roof or ????

Forget about chlorine bleach. Start using OXYGEN BLEACH instead.

Oxygen bleach is:

• non-toxic
• safe for septic systems
• color-safe
• fabric-safe

The top certified organic brands, like Stain Solver, have NO additives/perfumes.

DISCLAIMER FROM OXYGEN-BLEACH EVANGELIST:

My wife Kathy and I own a tiny company that makes Stain Solver oxygen bleach. It's the only certified organic brand I'm aware of. We have THOUSANDS of devoted customers. You may be one.

How I Discovered Oxygen Bleach

CLICK HERE and read a quick story about how I met Jef Morgan back in the mid 1990s for dinner at Montgomery Inn in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Jef worked for Burlington Chemical company. He was not only a physical chemist, but he was also in charge of their marketing. I wish you could have been at the dinner meeting because you'd be an evangelist about oxygen bleach too.

Jef's a dynamic speaker and passionate about the magic of oxygen bleach.

What Oxygen Bleach Cleans

It would probably be better for me to give you a list of things NOT to clean. That would be a much shorter list.

If you can wash something with water, then the odds are you can use oxygen bleach to DEEP CLEAN the item and remove stains that other cleaners can't touch.

Do NOT use oxygen bleach on the following:

• aluminum cookware - it will darken it
• sterling silver - it will turn it black
• un-dyed natural wool or silk - it will discolor it
• garments dyed with fruit juices or wood tannin

Almost all dyed clothing is made using SYNTHETIC inorganic dyes. These will not be harmed by certified organic oxygen bleach.

Here's the SHORT LIST of what I use Stain Solver oxygen bleach to clean:

• decks of any kind - wood or composite
• docks near pure lakes - oxygen helps the water!
• all laundry stains
• all carpet stains
• all denture or partial stains
• all pet stains and odors
• all red wine stains in clothing, carpet, tablecloths
• tile grout - especially floor tile
• coffee and tea stains in/on anything
• heirloom linens
• grease from kitchen cabinets
• algae off siding of any type
• algae from patios, roofs, any exterior surface
• musty camping gear and tents
• grass stains from lawn mowers
• oil spots from concrete

I could list at least one hundred other items.

Favorite All-Time Before & After Photo

Would you like to see my favorite before and after photos sent in by a happy customer?

CLICK HERE and be SURE to read Georgia's story below the photos.

How-To-Use Videos

CLICK HERE to watch different videos showing how to USE Stain Solver oxygen bleach.

Doubting Thomas Are You?

That's what Yoda would say if you're not convinced at this point.

If you think oxygen bleach is a bunch of balderdash, then I'll issue you a challenge.

CLICK HERE and purchase our smallest size.

It's only $11.95 with FREE SHIPPING to anywhere in the USA including US Territories.

Read the Use Instructions online once you get it. Experiment.

If you're UNHAPPY with it's performance, Kathy will issue a REFUND with NO HASSLE - NO QUESTIONS ASKED.

I'm confident it will work, that's why I offer up this guarantee to a first-time user.

We've sold HUNDREDS OF TONS of Stain Solver over the years to tens of THOUSANDS of satisfied customers. If Stain Solver was a CRAP product, Kathy and I would be out of business.

If you want to order a LARGER size and get a sweet discount, then use the following promo code.

The code EXPIRES in just FIVE DAYS:

EASTER18

CLICK HERE TO ORDER.

That's quite enough for today. Stain Solver oxygen bleach WILL CHANGE your life for the better. It's safe around your family and pets - that's just another reason to use it!

Tim Carter
Founder - www.AsktheBuilder.com
Co-Founder - www.StainSolver.com

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I have to admit it, I was tempted to pull a prank on you with today being April Fools Day.

Kathy, my wife, would say I'm the only fool in the room so I'll just leave it at that. She loves the saying, "All men are fools and my husband is their King."

I still love her to death as I'm reasonably sure she's teasing me. Hmmmmm...... :-/

​​​​​​​What's that photo above? It's a house foundation in Southwest Harbor, Maine on Mt. Desert Island.

Why did I take the photo on Friday morning?

A month ago, I asked if you wanted me to write a book about the BEST products/methods/systems when building a new home or remodeling.

The response was overwhelming. I've started the project.

But it's NOT going to be one book.

It's going to be a series of smaller digestible booklets about a category.

The first one is: House Foundations

The photo above will be in the booklet and it will describe that foundation OPTION.

The first book in the series could be complete in just ten days or less if all goes well. I'm going to offer the first one to you at a steep discount so you can dip your toe in the water.

I'll be VERY INTERESTED in your opinion of the format of the information. My goal is for you to be able to read the entire booklet in twenty minutes or less.

When you responded, you told me to tell you the time, not build the watch. That means most of you just want me to tell you WHAT thing I'd use on my home and what are the BEST alternatives if cost becomes a deciding factor.

In twenty minutes or less, you'll know the pros and cons of each choice and you'll have countless links in the booklet to videos, great additional sources of in-depth information, etc.

I think you're going to be blown away by the booklet. But as Kenny Chesney said in his hit song, "Only time will tell, but it ain't talkin'."

Oxygen Bleach - Miracle Cleaner

I want to WARN you now that on Tuesday the entire newsletter is going to be devoted to oxygen bleach.

Have you ever heard of it? I discovered this magical cleaner back in 1996 or so.

If you're worried about HARSH and TOXIC cleaning chemicals, you're going to love Tuesday's newsletter.

Happy Easter!

I'm dressed in my finest clothes for Easter Mass this morning. I'll have my daughter snap a photo in case you're interested. Wait until you see my electric-blue bow tie!

Stain Solver Easter SALE

The Stain Solver Easter SALE ends in one week.

If you LOVE the larger sizes of Stain Solver - our 9 and 50-pounders - then you MUST REACT NOW and order.

There are LIMITED NUMBERS of each size and we WILL RUN OUT at some point. We can't make more of each size at the drop of a hat. Trust me I wish it were that easy.

Use this promo code NOW to get your 10% off and FREE SHIPPING to the lower 48 states:

EASTER18

CLICK HERE to place your order for my Stain Solver. If you've never ordered before, you ENTER the promo code on the last page of the checkout process in the cart.

That's enough for a Sunday morning.

You'll REGRET not ordering a larger size of Stain Solver.

Don't make my say in a few weeks when you see the Out of Stock message, "I TOLD YOU SO!"

Tim Carter
Founder - www.AsktheBuilder.com

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New subscriber? Greetings! Not-So-New? TNX for hanging around.

It's a rainy chilly morning here in Downeast Maine. I'm composing this sitting in a rental home in Southwest Harbor on Mt. Desert Island (MDI).

The past two days, I've toured some new homes with my daughter Meghan and her husband Brent. They're going to select a builder to construct their first home here on MDI.

It's imperative you go look at some of their houses and pay attention to detail. I asked if I could take some photos and was granted permission. I did it primarily for you.

You'll see some stunning photos below in a second. First, we need to get the news out about the Stain Solver SALE.

End-of-Winter Stain Solver SALE

If you're a new subscriber, you probably have no clue that my wife Kathy and I own a small niche business - www.StainSolver.com

Please go look at the home page of Stain Solver. You'll see my all-time FAVORITE before/after photos. Look at the baseball cap.

Stain Solver is a certified organic multi-purpose cleaner. You may have seen commercials on TV for a competitor's product that begins with Oxi. That product is NOT organic. But I digress.

Stain Solver cleans anything that's water washable. Decks, patios, laundry, floor tile grout, camping gear, musty coolers, grease from cabinets, etc.

You name it, Stain Solver can CLEAN and RESTORE it. Kathy and make Stain Solver here in the USA up in Chicago. The two ingredients are also made in the USA.

We have a huge sale at the end of each winter. That's now for us up in the Northeast.

Sale Facts:

• LIMITED QUANTITIES of each size. Big sizes - 9 and 50 pounds - will SELL OUT most likely
• Sale ENDS in nine days
• FREE SHIPPING to any lower 48 states
• Promo code works on any size except our small sample size
• CLICK HERE TO ORDER

Here's the promo code:

EASTER18

Cool New House Photos

Here are a few very colorful things I saw in the houses I toured. I shot more photos, but these were my favorite ones that really caught my eye:

Don't ask me where to get that blue tile. I have no clue, but I thought I overheard it was a special order from Italy.

The stunning granite fireplace pulled at me like a tractor beam. Look at the variety of colors and minerals!!!!

I shot the switch cover plate because I wanted you to keep in mind you can add flair and color to a room with these. All too often people forget about decorative cover plates!

Want to see MORE decorative cover plates??? I thought so.

CLICK HERE to see them.

Next Tuesday, I'm going to devote the entire issue to why you should try oxygen bleach to clean things. It's been years since I've shared WHY hospitals, hotels, motels, universities, etc. use oxygen bleach to CLEAN THINGS.

Once you know this, you'll probably become a believer.

I need to pack and start to get on the road. It's going to be a gray drive back to central New Hampshire.

Tim Carter
Founder - www.AsktheBuilder.com

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