April 14, 2019 AsktheBuilder Newsletter

Posted on by Tim Carter

Welcome if you're a new subscriber. I'm glad you're here. If you're a subscriber in good standing for years or a month, it's great you're still here.

Running AquaPEX and Wire

My son-in-law Brent and I have been working our butts off at the new house he and my daughter are building on Mt. Desert Island in Maine. Last weekend in just four hours we installed, are you sitting down?, nearly 1,800 feet of red and blue AquaPEX made by Uponor.

You use AquaPEX for the hot and cold water lines to plumbing fixtures and faucets.
Running AquaPEX

CLICK or TAP HERE to discover more about exactly why I chose to use AquaPEX made by Uponor.

If you had tried to install traditional copper lines using solder, perhaps you could have installed pipe to one or more fixtures in that four hours by cleaning, fluxing and soldering the pipe and fittings. Yes, you can use the modern press fittings for copper, but most people can't afford the $1,500 press tool required to crimp the fittings to the copper tubing.

By the way, I'll be demonstrating how to use one of these magical press tools that squeeze a copper fitting that has a rubber o-ring in it to create a leak-proof joint. I'm using this technology to install the copper around the modulating Noritz combi boiler going into my daughter and son-in-law's new home. You'll see that video in two months or less.

Wait until you see how amazing this press tool is and how soldering copper will eventually be kicked to the curb in most instances.

The primary advantage to using AquaPEX, or other PEX, is that you don't have fittings hidden behind walls and ceilings. You just have a connection point at the water distribution manifold and then you have a connection at the shutoff valve at the fixture.

The PEX installs like electric wiring. You just pull it through the open bays of the floor trusses or holes you might drill in solid floor joists or engineered-wood I joists.

I'm sure once again you can see why I specified to use open-web floor trusses on this job by looking at the above photo!

Can you imagine drilling HUNDREDS of holes in floor joists to run PEX, heating PEX or the electric cables???

12-Gauge Wire

A few day ago, we started to install the electrical wiring in the new house. I discovered long ago the advantages of 20-amp circuits as opposed to 15-amp circuits which most houses have. A 20-amp circuit can handle 2400 watts vs the 1800 you get with a 15-amp circuit.

Do you remember your high school physics class? Watts = Amps X Volts

One hundred and twenty volts is the standard here in the USA.

Yes, 12-gauge wire is slightly tougher to bend when you install an outlet or a switch, but it's worth it to have all that extra power for just $25 more for each 250 feet of cable you buy!

Yes, at the time I purchased the spools of cable, it was just ten cents more per foot for 12 gauge wire vs 14-gauge you use for 15-amp circuits.

12 guage wire

What are all the red wires for? You're looking at a massive bank of switches just as you walk in from the garage of their new home. These switches operate any number of lights using both 3 and 4-way switches. I prefer to use 12/3 wg cable to wire 3 and 4-way switches. Watch the two following videos to see why it's a huge advantage to use three-wire when wiring these special switches!

CLICK or TAP HERE to watch my 3-Way Switch video.

CLICK or TAP HERE to watch my 4-Way Switch video.

CLICK or TAP HERE to discover a bunch of other electrical wiring tips I've accumulated over the years.

DEEP Searching at AsktheBuilder.com

Last week I created a few new messages that new newsletter subscribers receive after signing up.

You've been receiving these same messages.

I got a HUGE GRIN on my face about three days ago when a subscriber responded to the message about doing Deep Searches on my AsktheBuilder website.

My suggestion is when you have a problem, just type the simple phrase into my search engine.

In his case, he had a hardwood floor scratch. He wanted to know the best way to repair it. This kind gentleman was actually responding to my message about Deep Searching instead of trying to find the answer himself.

I got the biggest kick out of that. If he had just typed:

hardwood floor scratch

he would have found right away this very useful column:

Hardwood Floor Repair

I'll bet you dollars to doughnuts you didn't know about the alcohol lamp guy, did you? Go ahead, click or tap here and tell me the truth. I know, I can't handle the truth! 😉

Downloadable AsktheBuilder Podcasts

A few days ago, Rachel reached out to me and suggested I make my podcasts downloadable. I pretty much assumed anyone who has in interest in podcasts would have an app allowing them to do this.

As usual, I was wrong!

It turns out there's a button I can click when uploading a podcast that allows you to download it easily without an app. This button defaults to NO downloading, so that's why I missed it.

I went back and turned ON all the buttons so you can now download my podcasts to listen to on your terms.

CLICK or TAP HERE to see the full list of podcasts.

That's quite enough for a Sunday! Happy Get-Your-Taxes-Done Day!

Tim Carter
Founder - www.AsktheBuilder.com
Certified Organic Clean Man - www.StainSolver.com
Cast RF Man - www.W3ATB.com

Do It Right, Not Over!

April 8, 2019 AsktheBuilder Newsletter

Posted on by Tim Carter

Are you a new subscriber? Hello from snowy Bar Harbor, Maine where I'm working on my daughter's home. Subscriber of record in good standing? There's 4 inches of FRESH SNOW on the ground and more falling! The winter with no end!

READ THE NOTICE JUST BELOW PHOTO OF MY BOOT

A Day Off

Today I'm taking the day off. My son-in-law and I worked the past eleven days straight here on his new home and that of my daughter. Each day was ten hours and yesterday we finally decided to work a half day so we could enjoy the gorgeous sunny day with a 52 F temperature.

I drove just 20 minutes to get to Acadia National Park's ocean walk. I then parked my truck, walked about a mile, and took a nap on the granite ledge above the sea. Here was the view when I woke up. I fell asleep for at least 30 minutes and was happy no sea gulls were pecking at my face.
Day Off at Acadia National Park

You're About to Receive Weird Messages From Me - Don't FREAK OUT

In a few moments, I'm going to add about four or five new messages to my Welcome-to-my-Family email series. These messages are designed to help NEW SUBSCRIBERS become more acquainted with all the content and services at AsktheBuilder.com.

Even though you're an existing subscriber, you WILL RECEIVE these new messages.

I can't stop these messages coming to you. You may actually discover something new, so don't freak out. If you're currently stressed out, just ignore them.

You'll know the messages are somewhat different because in the subject line you may see something like (2 of 5) or (3 of 5) or (4 of 5) etc.

There's NO NEED TO RESPOND to me about these weird messages.

Consider opening up the messages - they're short - and maybe you'll save some money.

New Columns and Videos

I uploaded several new videos today and a new column.

It's important to realize, you can always find the FRESHEST AsktheBuilder.com content by going to the Q&A navigation link at any page of the website. The topics you see at the top of the stack are the latest ones added to the website.

CLICK or TAP HERE and scroll down a bit to see a headline that's of interest to you. The headline about the Install Radiant Heat Under a Wood Floor is an amazing video you should watch!

I'll have a full-blown newsletter to you soon after I re-charge my mental and physical batteries.

Tomorrow we start to install all the electrical wiring in Meghan and Brent's home. Yes, it's all 12 gauge. I deplore 14-gauge wire. The 12-gauge wire, when I bought it a few months ago, was only ten cents more per foot. What a bargain to have a 20-amp circuit!

Tim Carter
Founder - AsktheBuilder.com

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Install Radiant Heat Under Wood Floor 24 Inches OC

Posted on by Tim Carter

Installing Radiant Heat Tubing

Tim Carter shows the complex method of looping Uponor hePEX tubing in between framing that's 24 inches on center. Three heat transfer plates are in each truss bay, not two.

XO Rust Spray Paint Video

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XO Rust Spray Paint Video

Watch this video to see how I used XO Rust spray paint to restore a rusted piece of wrought-iron patio furniture. The test panels will be just after the music interlude.

Please watch this video and then click REPLY and write me a short note as to what you thought about the paints. I asked for your comments on this video and one on EasyCare Interior Paints in my February 24, 2017 Newsletter and February 7, 2017 Newsletter.

Sticky House Wrap and Squirrels in Attics

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house wrap

This is a marvelous newer full-adhesion house wrap. Installed correctly, you’ll discover your heating and cooling bills will be much lower. (C) Copyright 2019 Tim Carter

Sticky House Wrap

QUESTION #1: Tim, I’m building a new home and the builder wants to apply an exterior house wrap that reminds me of adhesive shelf paper. All the other house wraps I’ve seen come in large rolls and are nailed to the house. I’m afraid the adhesive house wrap might not stand the test of time. How do you feel about these self-adhering house wraps and what’s involved in getting it installed correctly? Pam T., Lexington, KY

You may be building a new home like Pam or having a room addition put onto your home. Self-adhering house wraps are a great refinement over the first-generation house wraps that require nails. I would absolutely use a self-adhering house wrap on a new house I’d build for myself, a family member, or a customer.

There are several manufacturers of the self-adhering house wraps. All the products are fabulous and it’s quite hard to differentiate them from one another. As with many things in construction, the devil is in the details. You can have a great product and it can be installed incorrectly thus voiding the warranty and causing nightmares down the road for the homeowner.

I witnessed a builder this past winter who did just that. He decided to use a traditional nail-on house wrap but used a hand tacker tool that pounds hundreds of small staples through the house wrap into the wood wall sheathing. The issue is the staples are an unapproved fastener and they actually create tiny holes around each staple that can leak both water and air.

The newer self-adhered house wraps won’t allow liquid water to touch the wood framing, but they allow water vapor in the wall assembly to pass through to the atmosphere. This is exactly what you want.

I’m attracted to the newer house wraps that have the adhesive because they do a superb job of bridging any gaps in the wall sheathing and virtually eliminate air infiltration into a house. Air infiltration is a major cause of higher fuel bills for both heating and air conditioning.

It’s very important for you, the homeowner, to read the simple installation instructions for the self-adhering house wrap you decide to use. The instructions are simple and not at all complex. Some products can be installed horizontally or vertically. I’d recommend a horizontal installation starting at the bottom of the structure. Be sure you overlap the next higher piece no less than 2 inches or whatever the instructions say to do.

Most products have great instructions how to deal with pipe and duct penetrations on the outside walls. You also need to follow the instructions with respect to how to apply the overlapping pieces of the house wrap around all windows and doors.

Some of the products require the use of a j-roller that works just like a giant steamroller that compresses asphalt paving on roads and driveways. The j-roller ensures the house wrap adhesive is in great contact with the wood wall sheathing.

Pay very close attention in the written instructions or videos about how to flash underneath all windows and doors. You need to inspect these openings to ensure it’s been done correctly. If you can’t be there, then insist the builder take photos with his smart phone of every window and door and send them to you so you can verify the job was done correctly.

Squirrels In Attics

QUESTION #2: Last night I came face-to-face with a squirrel up in my attic. I was astonished at his presence and wondered how he gained entrance. I looked at my roof and saw my ridge vent was higher in one spot. I had the ridge vent put in when I re-roofed the house thinking it would be a benefit to the traditional triangle gable-end vents that have worked well for 50 years. What’s the best way to stop the squirrel from becoming a permanent resident in my attic? I’m open to any and all suggestions. Chris A., Arab, AL

Animals of all sorts try to get into house attics. A few years ago, I had at my own home an infestation of flying squirrels in my attic. At night the little devils would roll acorns across my bedroom ceiling like they were bowling. It was infuriating. I solved my problem when I re-roofed my home by sealing off the entrances with heavy metal.

My advice to Chris, or you should you have the same issue, is to get rid of the ridge vent. I’d get a 10-inch-wide piece of heavy aluminum coil stock that siding contractors use. This would cover over the cut-out made for the ridge vent. Nail it securely over the shingles at the peak of the roof every 6 inches.

I’d then cover over the aluminum with standard asphalt cap shingles to match the current roofing. Since cap shingles are 12 inches wide, they’ll fully cover the aluminum so you’ll never see it. The squirrels will have to chew through the shingles only to encounter the thick aluminum. I’m quite sure they’ll give up and go to your neighbor’s home where it’s easier to get into the attic.

I happen to love turbine vents. I’d consider adding two or three on the back of your home up near the peak of the roof. Be sure you can’t see the spinning whirlybirds from the front yard or the street. Squirrels don’t like the spinning motion of these great wind-powered ventilators and you should have no issues at all in the future.

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March 31, 2019 AsktheBuilder Newsletter

Posted on by Tim Carter

Are you a new subscriber in the last week? Welcome and you picked a great time to jump aboard. Distinguished subscriber of record? I've got some great new-house eye candy for you today.

Floor Trusses - Endless Joy

The construction of my daughter and son-in-law's house continues. The brutal cold weather is behind and I've been hard at work with my son-in-law continuing to put in the entire plumbing, radiant heat, and electrical systems in the house.

Before I jump into the topic of floor trusses, I wanted to give you an overview of what's going on.

The past few days, I pretty much finished all the rough plumbing drain, waste, and vent piping. Here's a couple of shots showing how to combine the benefits of cast iron with the affordability of PVC.

This first photo was taken in the living room looking above at the underside of the master bathroom. You see lots of no-hub cast iron piping installed for both durability and sound control. You'll never hear water flowing across the ceiling and down a wall after someone flushes the toilet or takes a shower! Cast iron is QUIET!

underside-living-room-floor
This next photo is showing the main wall in the master bathroom. You can see the vanity drain line sticking out of the wall. That vanity is going to be a 36-inch tall base cabinet with a shallow vessel sink on top of it. That's why the branch arm is roughed in so high off the floor.

The other white PVC pipes are vents (left to right) for the shower, free-standing tub, and the not-so-common 3-inch full-size vent for the toilet and the rest of the house. That 3-inch pipe will be extended across the ceiling this coming week and connect to the 4-inch pipe that pokes through the roof.

Note how the vanity stack has cast iron extending up through the floor, but at the tee fitting it has transitioned to plastic PVC. You can combine the two pipe types in your home just like this.

CLICK HERE to see why you'd want to use both cast iron and PVC pipes in your next new home or remodeling job.
cast-iron-pvc-pipe
Now about the floor trusses.

I've used floor trusses on a past job or two. It's been so long I forgot how wonderful they are.

Each day as we've been working putting in over 5,000 linear feet of the Uponor WIRSBO hePEX tubing for the radiant heating, I've come to fall in love with floor trusses. They have me swooning.

Look at the following photos and tell me if you could ever imagine putting in all you see using regular solid floor joists. Think of how many holes and friction points you'd have with solid lumber!


CLICK or TAP HERE to read about floor trusses. In that column, you'll discover a link you can click to get pricing for floor trusses and a local factory that will make them for you.

I recorded a FAST video about nine days ago on a whim about floor trusses. It was raining outside, it was dark in the garage and we used an iPhone. That explains why the video is not as good as my normal ones.

But I was SO overjoyed while working up in the floor trusses I had to share what I felt.

CLICK or TAP HERE to watch the fast video.

I can't begin to tell you how difficult it would be to run all the hePEX without the floor trusses.

Without floor trusses, I can't begin to tell you how many hundreds of holes would have to be drilled for all the:

  • hePEX heating tubing
  • plumbing drain lines - HUGE holes
  • plumbing supply lines
  • electrical wiring
  • low-voltage wiring

I can't begin to tell you how much my shoulder would ache. I can't believe all the extra time it would have taken.

Oh, and it's important to realize, when you decide to use floor trusses, you eliminate the need for interior bearing walls!

Can you see how that gives you all sorts of options when it comes to open floor plans and the ability to change the floor plan in the future with minimal disruption?

The other thing I love about the floor trusses is all the floors in the house are FLAT. Regular floor joists have crowns in them and the resulting floor can have all sorts of humps and dips in it.

Floor trusses allow you to have nice smooth floors.

I'm shooting a very interesting video today about how to install hePEX tubing that's 8-inches on center in 24-inch-on-center framing. You can have that in certain situations. I was unable to locate a video on YouTube showing how to do this very complex operation.

It's not going to be easy to record the video, because it's such a hard thing to visualize and do. But I'm going to give it my best shot.

It's time to get ready to go to the job site. I've already worked the past three days ten hours a day and the next eight are more of the same as my son-in-law took off a week of vacation so we could ram-rod this part of the job.

Have a great week!

Tim Carter
Founder - www.AsktheBuilder.com

P.S. NEXT WEEK is a full issue about our certified organic Stain Solver. Now that spring has arrived, you need to know all about Stain Solver and ALL of the things it can clean around and in your home. Of course there will be a special sale - especially on our most popular 4.5 and 9.2-pound sizes.

If you're a loyal user of Stain Solver, speak up now and send me your quick story about the most remarkable thing you cleaned or restored. Help Kathy and me convince others how wonderful Stain Solver is.

I'm going to be sharing many of the things you can CLEAN safely using Stain Solver. You'll also hear some incredible stories from homeowners just like you.

Here's my FAVORITE story of all time with stunning before and after photos. Look VERY CLOSELY at what's under the hat in the top BEFORE photo.

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Handy Hand Tools and Owner/Builder Mistake

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Lufkin Shock Force Tape

You might not think a simple tape measure could be radically improved. You’d be wrong. (C) Copyright 2019 Tim Carter

Handy Hand Tools

QUESTION 1#: Tim, I’m sure you get to see new tools all the time. I’m curious if certain ones become your favorite or if you see vast improvements over older models. I want to create a set of simple hand tools for both my daughter and son who now live in their own homes. I figured you’d be a great source for a few fantastic hand tools. Janice T., Tampa, FL

Are you looking for great hand tools like Janice? Perhaps you’re just trying to replace some you already have. It’s important to realize that new hand tools appear in the marketplace each and every year. Keeping up with each and every release is a full-time job!

I have to admit it’s often hard to wow me when it comes to a new tool, but every now and then magic happens. Just two weeks ago two new tape measures put my head on a swivel. One would think it’s impossible to significantly improve a standard steel retractable tape measure. Think again.

This new tape measure had a blade hook that was coated on both sides with fine diamond grit. Every other tape I’ve owned had a shiny chrome hook that would slip off things you were trying to measure. The tape also had extra reinforcement ribs to protect it in case you drop it. Finally, it came with a hole in the lower left corner that allows you to transform it into a tool that will help you draw circles or ovals. It’s the new Lufkin Shockforce tape.

Screwdrivers are a must. I happen to gravitate to the screwdrivers that contain six or seven bits in the handle. This way you have multiple screwdrivers with assorted bits all in one tool. The screwdrivers like this that cost more money are usually the ones that perform best and will have the most comfortable fit in your hand.

Everyone needs a hammer, but most homeowners don’t realize they come in different weights. You need to match the hammer to the job. A 16-ounce hammer is probably the most common, but I typically use a 20-ounce one. The heavier the hammer the fewer blows are required to get the job done.

Drywall repair tools can be handy as it always seems a wall or ceiling requires some work. I discovered long ago it really pays to invest the extra money for stainless steel taping and broad knives. You can also get stainless steel mud pans. These tools, if cared for, will last for generations.

Tool storage should be high on your list. You want a nice box where you can store most of your tools so they’re protected and you know where to find them. Newer plastic boxes are a vast improvement over the old heavy steel boxes that would undoubtedly start to rust.

Owner/Builder Mistake

QUESTION #2: Tim, I’m an owner/builder of a new home. A few days ago an on-grade slab was poured. When I got to the job as the workers were finishing the concrete I noticed the plumber had put in the bathroom pipes on the wrong side of the house! I feel the plumber should pay to rip out all the concrete and redo everything the correct way. I think tearing into the concrete to move the pipes will harm the entire slab. What would you do if this was to be your home? Chris McC., Pelham, AL

concrete finish slab rough plumbing troweling machine

The white pipes sticking up out of the concrete floor are in the wrong location.

It’s never any fun to deliver tough-love answers. This happens to be one of those occasions. Let’s first discuss the concrete slab stability issue.

I would never rip out the entire slab. It’s an unreasonable request. The concrete slab can be cut all the way through with a large diamond wet saw that contractors often use to cut into roadways or other large slabs.

Once you make all the cut lines to create the space needed to relocate the pipes to the correct location, you jackhammer out the concrete between the cut lines. Because the saw cut all the way through the slab, the concrete that’s away from the pipes will not be affected by the pounding of the jackhammer.

After the new plumbing pipes are in and the fill material is compacted it’s time to pour the replacement concrete. I’d drill into the sides of the original slab with a 1/2-inch rotary hammer drill every 16 inches along the cut lines of the slab. Drill 3 or 4 inches deep and tap into the holes 8-inch-long pieces of 1/2-inch rebar. These pins will help lock the new concrete to the original pour. A great finisher can easily match the top surface of the concrete so it’s in the same plane as the original slab.

Now for the tough love. Chris bears 50% of the responsibility of the mistake. Yes, the plumber read the plans upside down, but Chris should have inspected the location of the pipes before the concrete was on its way to the job site. You can’t hope things are done right. Every aspect of the work done by the subcontractors needs to be checked by the builder before it’s covered up by something else.

March 24, 2019 AsktheBuilder Newsletter

Posted on by Tim Carter

Are you a newbie in the past week? Welcome aboard! If you're a subscriber of record in good standing, then you know I love and appreciate you too!

The Week of hePEX

This past week I started the installation of the special Uponor hePEX radiant heating tubing in my daughter and son-in-law's house up in Bar Harbor, Maine. I was pretty happy about it.

toasty warm floors

You're looking at the ceiling of the garage. The shiny strips are Uponor solid aluminum heat transfer plates. The tubing is 1/2-inch Uponor hePEX tubing that's looped through the plates in a very special pattern.

The hePEX is different from PEX tubing that you might used for potable hot and cold water in your home. The hePEX has a special barrier that prevents or minimizes oxygen from entering the tubing. This oxygen can cause rust in radiant heating system components.

I'm waiting on the builder to finish a punch list of interior carpentry items so we can move into the house to complete the PEX installation.

CLICK or TAP HERE to discover some other very important tips you should know about with respect to radiant floor heating.

The BrightOwl LED Battery Backup Night Light

Would you like an LED night light that:

  • sips power - 1.5 watts
  • STAYS ON if you have a power outage - up to 90 minutes
  • provides DOWN LIGHTING to floors
  • contains a switch to just work as an emergency light only
  • and more!

CLICK or TAP HERE to discover lots more about this amazing night light that I've had great success testing the past two weeks.

This night light takes the place of your regular outlet cover plate! It comes either standard configuration or the sleek Decora style.

BrightOwl Night Light
You can also CLICK or TAP HERE to watch a video I created about the BrightOwl Night Light.

Best Tape Measure EVER!

I get to review tools all the time. Every now and then one really astounds me.

Would you think it possible to RADICALLY improve the stogy retractable tape measure? I've seen manufacturers make all sorts of different designs and claims and been under impressed.

Not this time.
lufkin shockforce tape measure

I'm here to tell you after using countless tape measures for over 40 years this is the BEST ONE I've ever used.

Wait until you have one in your hands. CLICK or TAP HERE to discover WHY I fell in love with this tape.

This and That

This is a new feature in the newsletter.

Each week I answer lots of questions from homeowners like you. I'm going to condense them to tiny bite-size hoping you discover something new.

I also created a new product in the past few weeks and I'm getting lots of orders for it. This is where these homeowner questions are originating.

The new product is the VIP Fast Answer. Normally it can take me 10 days or more to work through the backlog of email I receive.

If you need an answer within hours or a day at most, I can do it for a small fee. CLICK or TAP HERE to see what is involved.

Chris's Plumber's Mistake

Chris needed a Fast Answer yesterday. He sent me this photo:
concrete finish slab rough plumbing troweling machine
See the white PVC pipes coming up through the slab? They're in the wrong place. Chris is the owner/builder of this house.

Chris wanted the plumber to completely remove the slab, put the pipes in the right place and then REPOUR the entire new slab.

I said that was unreasonable. The concrete can be cut with a giant wet diamond saw and you just remove what's needed to make the repair. You pin the new concrete to the existing concrete and all will be fine.

I also pointed out to Chris that he was 50% responsible for the error. Since he's the BUILDER, he was supposed to inspect the plumbing rough-in location BEFORE the concrete was poured. You don't HOPE things are right.

Rob's Rotting OSB Wall

Rob lives in Canada. His house has brick veneer outside. He noticed mold on an exterior wall. After removing the drywall and insulation he discovered the OSB sheathing is rotting.

He wanted to know what happened and how to ensure it NEVER happens again.

I answered Rob saying, "Rob, you need to read ALL OF MY Brick Veneer Leak columns."

Do you have a brick veneer home? Then you need to read them too.

CLICK or TAP HERE and you should see all of them in the search results page under the ads.

Non-Working or BROKEN Links

Each week you may be one that replies to me after I send this newsletter.

"Tim, the links in your newsletter are BROKEN. They don't work for me."

Here's what you need to know. The issue is 99.9999999999999999 percent of the time at your end or is an issue between you and my server.

The software I used to create this newsletter VALIDATES all the links I create. In other words, as I create the newsletter it TESTS the links to ensure I did it right.

There is the possibility that so many are hitting my server it's overworked. It's also possible my server has crashed. But both are a very tiny percentage.

If the links in this newsletter don't work for you try the following:

  • power down your device, let it rest for a minute, and power back on
  • try a different browser
  • try a different device
  • forward the newsletter to a friend and ask her/him to test the links
  • lead a more pure and simple life 🙂

That's enough for a Sunday. I think I'm going out to do outdoor ham radio after church today. It's going to be SUNNY and above 50 F here in central NH.

Tim Carter
Founder - www.AsktheBuilder.com
Certified Organic CLEAN MAN - www.StainSolver.com
Invisible Smiles - www.W3ATB.com

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Lufkin Shockforce Tape

Posted on by Tim Carter
lufkin shockforce tape

Lufkin Shockforce Tape - This is a handsome tape and once you have it in your hand for just 30 seconds you'll NEVER USE another tape again. I guarantee it. CLICK or TAP HERE or the image to have one delivered to your home in days.

Lufkin Shockforce Tape - Stunning Innovations

The Lufkin Shockforce tape that I tested just a few days ago is by far the best tape measure I've ever used in my life. Three days prior I had been very frustrated at a job site using a standard tape. The highly polished chrome hook kept slipping off the tongue side of a piece of OSB. I know the Shockforce would have held tight. Why? Look at the photos below.

Lufkin Shockforce Tape Benefits

  • Survives 100-foot drop - Metal Guardrails
  • 14-foot Standout
  • Diamond Grit Coating Both Sides of 360-Degree Blade Hook
  • Nylon Blade Coating 5X Wear Lifespan
  • Two-Sided Blade Markings
  • Clever Radius or Oval Hole
  • High Visibility Nite Eye Model for Low Light Conditions
lufkin shockforce tape

The two chrome-plated steel bands protect the locking mechanism if you drop the Shockforce. CLICK or TAP HERE or the image to have this tape in your hands in days.

lufkin shockforce tape

See the shiny bits of diamond grit? It's on both sides of the blade hook. This blade hook will rarely slip when you hook it onto a stud or whatever as the blade is extended! CLICK or TAP HERE or the photo to have one delivered to your home by a special courier.

lufkin shockforce tape

The nylon-coated blade will last longer and it has crisp markings that are easy on the eyes. CLICK or TAP HERE or the photo to become the proud owner of a Lufkin Shockforce tape. Do it NOW.

lufkin shockforce tape

This is the UNDERSIDE of the Shockforce tape. The same clear markings are here and you'll be glad for it. CLICK or TAP HERE or the photo to have this tape magically appear in your home in days.

lufkin shockforce tape

This ingenious hole passes through the lower left corner of the tape. You can drive a 16d sinker nail through it to transform the tape to a circle or oval-making tool. CLICK or TAP HERE or the photo to have this tape before your job site nemesis gets one first.

lufkin shockforce tape

This is a slot that you slide a tether loop through. Have you ever seen this on another tape? CLICK or TAP HERE or the photo to get one BEFORE THEY SELL OUT!

lufkin shockforce tape

The black tape is the Nite Eye Shockforce. It's exactly what you need in low-light situations. CLICK or TAP HERE to get two of these tapes.

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This green logo tells you you've got the Nite Eye. CLICK or TAP HERE to get these before they stop making them.