Hah loooo, as Winnie the Pooh would say! Are you a brand-new subscriber? I thought so. This top spot in the newsletter is a place of honor, and it’s reserved for you. Thanks for subscribing.

You, though, could be a long-standing subscriber. Tell me, do you recall the video I recorded that shows the secret to tightening a loose doorknob? Who knew it was SO EASY????

CLICK or TAP HERE to watch this SHORT video.

How to Clean Response

Holy Tomato! That old saying is true, be careful what you wish for.

I asked what you have trouble cleaning so that I’d be sure to include your questions and my solutions in a FREE Deep Cleaning Tips & Secrets eBook I’m creating for you. Your input burst open the floodgates. Here’s an eye-opening snippet of just a few of the comments and questions you submitted:

I’ve been busy creating new pages on the STAIN SOLVER website to address some of your latest cleaning challenges.

But get this, many many of the questions you asked were already answered on the STAIN SOLVER website.

To locate them, all you have to do is enter one keyword and a list of related columns will pop up. Here are some examples of existing pages:

• How to clean mold off ANYTHING
• How to clean inside a toilet tank
• Remove ANY laundry stain
• Clean baked-on grease off ANYTHING
• Clean algae off ANYTHING
• Clean ANYTHING off of concrete
• Clean oil from concrete
• Clean any type of urine from ANYTHING
• How to Clean A Garlic Press

Give it a try. Just go to the STAIN SOLVER website and see if there’s an answer waiting for you.

You may be wondering if the extra expense of STAIN SOLVER is worth it. First and foremost, STAIN SOLVER is a certified organic oxygen bleach made in the USA. I've not been able to locate a competitor's product that's also certified organic.

I use the highest percentage of USA-made active ingredient in STAIN SOLVER. The popular name brand you may be using has far less active ingredient than STAIN SOLVER, and is almost certainly sourced in China, the land of many many bad things as we have come to discover in recent years and months. Remember the tainted dog food and the Chinese drywall that caused wires and pipes to corrode?

Are you finally convinced you want to try STAIN SOLVER? CLICK or TAP HERE for goodness sake, and just order the small sample size if you’re wringing your hands. I KNOW it’s going to work for you!

Just this past week, a good friend of mine finally used it on her kitchen countertop grout, and she was thunderstruck with the results. Do you want to be Thunderstruck? CLICK or TAP HERE.

Staining Cedar Siding

Two days ago, Howard invested in one of my simple phone consult calls. He’s refinishing the cedar siding on his home near Toronto, Canada.

Howard shared that he had used Thompson’s Water Seal and had disappointing results. He’s not alone in being unhappy with this product. Few people use Thompson’s twice.

Howard wanted to know what I’d use if the cedar siding was on my house. Easy!

CLICK or TAP HERE and scroll down the page until you see my boat dock frame up in the air. It’s backlit with a gorgeous NH sunrise.

Watch the short video on that page. You’ll see the product I told Howard to buy. It’s on the hood of my truck. No, silly, I didn’t seal my truck with the product!

Forever and Ever House Paint

Three days ago, Mary from Cincinnati reached out to me. Here’s what she asked:

“I have a brick house with cement sills that have been painted. The paint is peeling. What kind of primer and paint do you recommend that will last forever? The house is 107 years old.”

My response was:

“Mary,

Forever is a darn long time.

Read this column and CLICK the big paint can that has the green label near the top of the column. READ the label on the can for the recommended primer.”

That’s enough for a Sunday. I’ll meet you back here next week.

Tim Carter
Founder- www.AsktheBuilder.com
BEST Organic CLEANER - www.STAINSOLVER.com
Morse Code LIVES - www.W3ATB.com

Do It Right, Not Over!

P.S. Riddle me this. Do you think tar paper is good? Why isn’t it used more often? CLICK or TAP HERE and see how I feel about this century-old black paper.

You know that old saying, "Be careful what you wish for."

It's TRUE!

I asked you yesterday what you want to clean. I was inundated with responses on this page.

I decided to create a NEW VIDEO for you and I just uploaded it. But before you watch it, allow me to share one thing.

Many of the things you wanted to know about already had pages created on the STAIN SOLVER website.

All you have to do to find the page you need is type in one keyword.

For example, if you want to discover how to clean hardwood floors, type HARDWOOD into the search engine at the STAIN SOLVER website.

How about glass showers? I'd type in SHOWER into the STAIN SOLVER search engine.

See how EASY it is to find your answer? Go try it now.

CLICK or TAP HERE now to watch the new video!

A real AsktheBuilder.com newsletter will be in your inbox on Sunday.

Tim Carter
Founder - www.AsktheBuilder.com

Do (CLEAN) It Right, Not Over!

If you just subscribed, this is NOT a normal newsletter.

I'm about to start writing a SHORT FREE eBook sharing with you all of my Deep Cleaning Tips & Secrets.

But I want to know what you would like to see in the eBook.

What questions do you have about cleaning?

What do you have trouble cleaning?

I don't care what the question is, just enter it in the form on this page.

CLICK or TAP HERE and please share with me what you want to know about how to deep-clean ANYTHING with the LEAST AMOUNT OF EFFORT AND WORK.

I expect to have the FREE eBook for you on or before October 1, 2020. You'll get a link to it in a future Ask the Builder newsletter.

Thanks,

Tim Carter
Founder - www.AsktheBuilder.com

Do (CLEAN) It Right, Not Over!

Well, I’ll be gosh-darned. Dag nabbit, I’m certain you must be a new subscriber! This top spot in my newsletter is reserved seating for you. Put your real estate in a comfy chair and strap yourself in. While the ride won’t be as exciting as the Wild Mouse at Coney Island in Cincinnati, Ohio was years ago, it’s still going to be fun.

You, though, could be a follower who’s been nice enough to stay subscribed. Do you recall the video I did about how to mix drywall mud? You know, the one where I thought I was Cary Grant, Humphrey Bogart, and Harrison Ford all wrapped up in denim?

I know, I know, don’t quit my day job! CLICK or TAP HERE and get ready to chuckle.

Do you LIKE this newsletter and still want to get it each week? Good! I NEED YOU to CLICK or TAP HERE.

Huge YouTube Honor

Several months ago, a senior YouTube team member reached out to me. They were starting a big project to promote some of the top YouTubers in each of the 50 states.

It’s called the United States of YouTube. They picked me as one of the top three in New Hampshire. CLICK or TAP HERE and then CLICK the state of NH to see me.

If you want the SHORT CUT, CLICK or TAP HERE to go straight to NH.

How Words Are Born

I’ve been a professional writer now for about twenty-six years. As I’ve traveled the path, I’ve become quite interested in how words come to be.

Think about the simple word - recreation.

What happens when you go out and have fun, play a game, water ski, go swimming, snow skiing, etc.?

You re-create your psyche coming back to your normal day or life all refreshed!

Now, how about that Girl Scout favorite - S’mores? You know, the graham cracker, marshmallow, and chocolate sandwich.

Well, I’d bet you a dozen dark chocolate Aglamesis pecandes it comes from, (muffled mouth full of s’mores saying) “I want some more!”

Clean Microfiber Anything

Jared reached out to me two days ago about my STAIN SOLVER product. I don’t know if he was planning to clean microfiber stuff at his house, but he did mention how it makes all his clothes smell spring fresh.

Here’s what he said, “I’m a 78-year-old disabled senior on a fixed income. I rely on STAIN SOLVER and have been using it for years. When the virus caused you to be out of stock, I had to go to Costco to get your competitor’s cheaper brand which is NO COMPARISON. STAIN SOLVER is simply the best.”

Do you need to clean microfiber towels or furniture? Look at these:

CLICK or TAP HERE if you want to see how to SAFELY clean all of the microfiber prizes in your home.

Power Outage Feedback

You have no idea how much I value you and your willingness to share great information. In the last newsletter, I shared how I made a mistake about not calling the local power company when we lost power. CLICK or TAP HERE to read the story and see the dramatic photo of what high-voltage power lines can do to a roadway.

Elaine got back to me, asking about surge protectors. I wrote about those years ago and I BEG YOU to CLICK or TAP HERE to discover something about them that you probably don’t know.

She also said to call 911 for a downed power line because they have a secret number to contact the power company. They’ll dispatch a fast-reaction strike team to the downed arcing line.

Brian, who hails from the great state of Tennessee, suggested getting in contact with as many neighbors as possible and having ALL of them call too.

The more people out of power from a single issue, the higher up the priority list it goes to get repaired. That makes all kinds of sense.

The Fun Quiz!

I told you last week’s quiz would be fun and fulfilling! Maybe you were one of the four-out-of-FIVE who got the answer RIGHT!

Congratulations! Look at the results from last week:

Now don’t be getting all high and mighty! Let’s see if you can keep your streak going.

You’re going to absolutely LOVE reading the story all about how today's quiz came to be. I give you a link to the story after you SUBMIT your answer.

For today's quiz, look at the photo just below. Do you think you can answer a question about these multi-colored wires? When you submit your GUESS, you're going to see a link to a story you MUST READ.

CLICK or TAP HERE to discover something new and FUN with this week's Fun Quiz!

That’s enough for a Sunday, right?

Are you a Stain Solver user? I’ve got huge news coming soon.

Tim Carter
Founder - www.AsktheBuilder.com
BEST ORGANIC CLEANER - www.StainSolver.com
Morse - Are U Kidding? www.W3ATB.com

Do It Right, Not Over!

P.S. Riddle me this. You need to STOP WATER from getting into your basement or crawlspace. Or, you might want to reclaim your SOGGY backyard from the swarms of mosquitoes that currently have staked their claim to YOUR land.

CLICK or TAP HERE to see how I’d make your soil drier than the Atacama Desert.

The STAIN SOLVER Sale ends in 6 hours. (It ended at midnight on Sunday, August 9, 2020.)

FACT: The first thing I'm doing in the morning, and it will be very early, is to raise the prices of STAIN SOLVER.

Yes, I'm sorry, but I'm taking away from you the sale price. Everything has to end, right?

I have NO IDEA when we'll have another sale.

This is your LAST CHANCE to save money in the immediate future.

CLICK or TAP HERE NOW to purchase STAIN SOLVER at it's lowest price.

Thanks.

Tim Carter
Founder - www.AsktheBuilder.com

Greetings! This top spot in the newsletter is reserved seating for new subscribers. That could be you! Get ready to discover a few things you probably never knew about your house, condo, apartment, or yurt! You’ll also find one or two other prizes in this issue.

You, however, might have received so many issues you’ve lost count. By any chance do you remember that column I wrote about sizing extension cords? You know, the one where I SAVED YOUR HOUSE FROM BURNING DOWN? CLICK or TAP HERE for a refresher course on making sure you have the RIGHT extension cord!

The Big Blow

Last week, I warned you about Hurricane Isaias that was set to pummel the USA East Coast. Guess who got pummeled?

Yep, me. We lost power for just under twelve hours. Fortunately, my Kohler standby generator kicked in and saved the day. CLICK or TAP HERE to watch a video about these amazing machines.

I learned something the next day - something very important.

When the power goes out at your home, CALL the utility company, or use a smartphone app to report the outage. I’ve never done this in the past, THINKING, “Well, surely some neighbor will call.”

Guess what? No one called. We all thought the other person was going to call. The downed line was arcing on the blacktop pavement for hours before a utility company truck happened upon it by accident on their way to another problem! Look at this photo to see what high-voltage electricity can do to blacktop pavement. That’s a 9-inch-deep hole you’re looking at!

After the line snapped, it took five hours before the power was shut off. All this time, the electricity was arc-welding the pavement heating it up as well as the stone base below. Once the power was safely off at 1:30 am, the fire department was able to put 2,000 gallons of water on the road to cool it down.

When I got to the site of the power outage just before 6:00 am, the roadway was still very hot to the touch. That’s my foot in the photo for scale.

Had someone called the power company just after the power went out we might have had power back in just a few hours instead of twelve.

Stain Solver ODD Sale Ends in Hours

The back-in-stock STAIN SOLVER sale ends at midnight, August 9, 2020. It’s called the ODD Sale because you’ll save either 5, 7, or 9 percent depending on what size you purchase.

I own the STAIN SOLVER company with my wife. I promote it because it simply is the most powerful multi-purpose cleaner I've ever used in my life.

Stain Solver is MADE in the USA with USA ingredients that are food-grade quality. CLICK THE IMAGE to order some NOW.

Last week I shared that most of you have still not tried STAIN SOLVER thinking it’s too good to be true. Check out these glowing testimonials that came in from other newsletter subscribers who happen to be huge fans:

Julia shared, “I’m a big fan of STAIN SOLVER… Let the product do the work! It’s great stuff that works as advertised and following the instructions has yielded fantastic results.”

Carol deep cleans her Contigo Thermal Mugs. Here’s what she sent to me, “Every week I throw all of my Contigo lids in a bucket of hot water with a tablespoon of StainSolver and let them soak. I also fill each cup with a teaspoon of StainSolver and hot water. In just a few hours, STAIN SOLVER had worked its magic. It's amazing and disgusting what surfaces in the bucket! I never skip a week! Thanks, Tim.”

Bev wrote, “I was dog sitting for my son, and the dog was sprayed by a skunk that got into their fenced in yard (this was the 2nd time in 2 weeks). We were able to get almost everything cleaned with vinegar, peroxide, and baking soda, but the rubber otter box on my cell phone held the odor and would not be cleaned. I took it off the phone and soaked it in a solution of STAIN SOLVER for a couple of days and the smell was gone! The case was also cleaner than it had been at any time since it was new. Saved me the cost of having to buy a new one! I also used STAIN SOLVER to clean the white plastic/fiberglass sink in our RV. It had been stained by red dirt from the bottom of our gallon water bottles. I mixed up a batch of STAIN SOLVER and let it sit for about a half-hour. The stains, which had been there for several years, were totally gone. I used it to clean mildew in the freezer of the RV too.”

Bev could have also used STAIN SOLVER to get the skunk smell off the dog. I used it several times to immediately get rid of skunk smell when my German Shepherd, Lady the Dog, thought she could win the battle with the much-smaller mammals. She always lost. Just make sure you don’t get the STAIN SOLVER solution in an animal’s eyes or other mucus membranes.

Remember, not only is STAIN SOLVER a great cleaner, it’s also an amazing deodorizer. Even pungent male cat spray doesn’t stand a chance!

CLICK or TAP HERE to place your order now. I guarantee you’ll be stunned by what STAIN SOLVER can clean.

Remember my friend Phil from Australia? Well, after last week’s newsletter he got back to me with an incredible free eBook idea. Rest assured you’ll hear about it the moment it’s finished.

I told you Phil was full of great ideas! The eBook will be dedicated to him!

Flushable Wipes REMINDER

I’m so very fortunate to get many wonderful comments on my YouTube videos from folks just like you.

Lately, my Flushable Wipes video has been leading the pack. For some reason, many people are watching that video and it’s saving the day for them.

I suggest you watch the video once more yourself so you can save HUNDREDS of dollars by avoiding a drain-cleaning bill. You’ll also NOT be cleaning up RAW SEWAGE in your home.

CLICK or TAP HERE to watch the video.

The Fun Quiz

I’ll end this issue with the Fun Quiz. The last FUN QUIZ was painful, wasn’t it? Holy moly - only 16 of you got it right! Look at the results:

I PROMISE this one will be easier and it WILL MAKE YOU LAUGH. You deserve a break!

Do you think you'll select the right answer? Here they are:

• leather soles
• microfiber rags
• bright flags
• plastic case
• antique lantern

CLICK or TAP HERE to strengthen your little gray cells AND to discover a FUN NEW FACT!

That’s enough for a Sunday morning.

Tim Carter
Founder - www.AsktheBuilder.com
BEST CLEANER in the World - www.StainSolver.com
Morse Man - www.W3ATB.com

Do It Right, Not Over!

P.S. Would you like your lawnmower or other small engines to start FIRST PULL each time? Of course, you would, silly! CLICK or TAP HERE to see how easy it is to make happen.