September 14, 2010 AsktheBuilder Tips And News
What's in This Issue?
Fall is Near
Wall Control Special Offer
Tomboy Tools Tool Belt
Rally Driving School
Last Week's Survey Results
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Fall is just around the corner here in New Hampshire. It's my favorite season by far. The swamp maples are the first trees to change color, and that's starting right now. I'll be doing my best to get some photos for you and will share them.
Unpacking is still happening as a result of the move. It's my hope to complete that this week. All I can say about that is Ugh. Some of the things I brought with me from the workshop in my Cincinnati house were the hardware hangers that were on my metal pegboard made by Wall Control.
The real estate contract treated the actual metal panels as fixtures as they were permanently attached to the wall in my workshop. But the hangers, shelves, tool holders, etc. are not permanent as you can easily move them from one position to another. Because I LOVE the Wall Control system so much, there was no way I was leaving that stuff behind.
I contacted Rich and Richard Grove, the owners of Wall Control, to see if they would create a special offer just for my AsktheBuilder.com readers. I wanted you to see for yourself why I love this garage, workshop, laundry room, etc. storage solution. The said Yes!
Richard came up with three complete kits for you. The trouble is they have limited inventory. That makes sense because of the economy, prudent business financial money management, and just-in-time product flow. Bottom line: If you want the wall storage solution I have at a great discounted price, then you need to act now. Here's the link to the three special offers.
Tomboy Tools Tool Belt
Whew, try to say that three times fast! This weekend I tried to tape a video of a very cool tool belt sent to me by Cindi Dugger. Cindi is a rep in the Midwest for TomBoy Tools.
For any number of reasons it didn't happen. We absolutely are going to tape the video on Wednesday morning if the weather cooperates. I've got a perfect outdoor location to show it off.
Wait till you see this video. I promise you'll love it as will Cindi and the management team at TomBoy Tools. Once the video is complete, the tool belt will be shipped to a young woman who's anxiously awaiting its arrival.
Rally Driving School
This is not home-improvement related, but it may be of great interest to you if you have a driver’s license. I've been invited to attend this Thursday the TeamO'Neil Driving School in Dalton, NH. This is a unique driving school that can teach you how to be a better driver. I'll be there at a Ford Motor Company event, and will share video with you as soon as possible.
This could be a great gift idea for you or a loved one in your life.
Last Week's Survey Results
In the last newsletter, I asked you to please partake in a survey to help guide what's going to happen at the LIVE AsktheBuilder.com event a month from now here in New Hampshire. We've picked the day, October 16th and it should start around 10ish in the morning. I'll be at Cabinetry Concepts located at 227 Mechanic Street, Lebanon, NH 03766. We are giving away some really great prizes, and everyone will walk away with fistfuls of coupons worth thousands of dollars. It really will be worth you driving hundreds of miles to get there.
Now, back to the survey. The results were astonishing.
It appears I'm going to talk about the top five questions and requests I get week in week out about building and remodeling. What's more, I'll also run the event like my radio show of 12 years. We'll spend at least one hour answering your question(s) about whatever problem or dilemma you have at your home. If you can bring photos or a drawing to help describe the situation, do so.
When you look at the survey results, the "Other" choice was enlightening to say the least. What I discovered is that my AsktheBuilder.com website needs a redesign. There were hundreds of questions in the survey responses that I've already answered at my website in great detail.
You seem to be having trouble finding these answers that are right there waiting for you. If you have a question or problem, use the Search Engine on every page of my website and work it to death. Type in a word or phrase describing what you need.
When reading through all of these "Other" responses, I shook my head as time after time I had a column, video, ebook, checklist, etc. already finished that answered the question. Here are some examples of the actual questions you might have asked. I had Roger, my assistant, go find answers that were already there for you. You'll see those links just below each question:
I Love Your Fire Pit and Would like to Know How to Build One, I Have a Lot of Space.
https://www.askthebuilder.com/fire-pit/
or, were you asking about my other Fire Pit????
How to Get an Honest Contractor, the Do's and Don'ts What to Look out For; Thanks
We Plan to Build a House Soon. Tips on Finding a Home Contractor.
Discuss How to Pick a Contractor
https://www.askthebuilder.com/how-to-find-a-professional-contractor/
https://www.askthebuilder.com/the-contractor-selection-interview/
https://www.askthebuilder.com/50-contractor-interview-questions/
https://www.askthebuilder.com/find-a-pro-by-asking-the-right-questions/
Note: Everyone of my Checklists has FOUR secret videos that show you exactly how to find the pro!!!
Ice Dam & Gutter Covers
https://www.askthebuilder.com/causes-of-ice-dams/
http:/www.askthebuilder.com/preventing-ice-dams/
https://www.askthebuilder.com/gutter-guards---do-they-really-work/
https://www.askthebuilder.com/gutter-guard/
https://www.askthebuilder.com/gutter-guard-video/
Installing Hardwood Floors
https://www.askthebuilder.com/hardwood-floor/
https://www.askthebuilder.com/hardwood-floor-installation/
Unfinished Basements--where to Start!
https://www.askthebuilder.com/basement-remodeling---what-happens-when-/
https://www.askthebuilder.com/basement-remodeling-video/
https://www.askthebuilder.com/basement-unfinished-space-finishing-construction-tips/
Chimney Crown Crack Repair
https://www.askthebuilder.com/cracks-in-a-new-chimney/
https://www.askthebuilder.com/chimney-crown-repairs/
New Green Energy Heating & Cooling Systems That Are Viable in this Economy, Thanks
https://www.askthebuilder.com/heating-cost/
https://www.askthebuilder.com/solar-energy/
https://www.askthebuilder.com/energy-savings-video/
Hardscapes. It's the Only Reason I Get this Newsletter.
https://www.askthebuilder.com/landscape-design/
Cleaning Grout Easily
Cleaning Floor Tile and Grout
https://www.askthebuilder.com/how-to-clean-grout/
https://www.askthebuilder.com/easy-tile-grout-cleaning/
https://www.askthebuilder.com/easy-tile-grout-cleaning/#Video
Drainage
https://www.askthebuilder.com/category/qa/outdoor/drainage/
https://www.askthebuilder.com/a-simple-trench-drain/
Stain Removal
https://www.askthebuilder.com/cleaning-concrete-oil-spots/
https://www.askthebuilder.com/removing-mildew-from-grout/
https://www.askthebuilder.com/mold-removaloxygen-bleach/
https://www.askthebuilder.com/rust-removal-from-concrete-pavers/
Stains? You got stains? That's what my Stain Solver is all about.
Grout Sealing Materials (Best)
https://www.askthebuilder.com/grout-sealer-video/
https://www.askthebuilder.com/tile-grout-sealing-caulking/
Pressure Washing
https://www.askthebuilder.com/pressure-washers-work/
https://www.askthebuilder.com/deck-pressure-washer-video/
https://www.askthebuilder.com/how-to-clean-a-deck/
https://www.askthebuilder.com/pressure-washer-basics-video/
How to Find Someone like You. I Live in Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
Tim Clones - Not available at the Big Box Stores!!
Hmmmmmm. This could be a major opportunity. Did you see the movie Multiplicity?
How to Plan a Multi-use Garage Building
https://www.askthebuilder.com/garage-plans-construction-costs/
https://www.askthebuilder.com/the-dream-garage---it-has-lots-of-room/
https://www.askthebuilder.com/ideal-garage-plans---tips/
Resurface Concrete
https://www.askthebuilder.com/resurfacing-concrete/
https://www.askthebuilder.com/concrete-resurfacing/
https://www.askthebuilder.com/concrete-overlay/
See what I mean? There are thousands and thousands of answers at the website. You just might be shocked at what you discover if you use that Search Engine of mine!
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