April 11, 2010 AsktheBuilder Newsletter And Tips
What's in This Issue?
Stain Solver Sale Almost Over
Chinese Drywall Update
Regular Newsletter
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Stain Solver Sale Almost Over
If you're a new subscriber, this is an unusual Sunday broadcast. If you've been around the block or two with me, then you know that it's Spring and that means decks, docks, patios, tile floors, etc. all have to be cleaned.
I have many columns and videos, too many to list, at the website showing you how to safely do all these tasks.
In each of these, you'll see me using oxygen bleach. Every Spring, I have an annual sale on my brand of this magical product, Stain Solver. Oxygen bleach is a green and organic cleaner that's been in my store for over ten years BEFORE this current fad of Green Products hit the market. Mine happens to be one of the most powerful made in the USA.
I did something different this year with my sale, and sure enough, it's working.
Last year, we sold more of the four-pound size than any other. But this year, because the discount increases the more you buy, the 16 and 50-pound sizes are flying off the shelves. In fact, a few days ago we set a new record for the number of 50-pound sizes shipped in one day. I can tell you the UPS truck's bumper was much closer to the ground when it left the shipping dock than when it arrived.
I announced this sale five days ago. There are only two days left before the prices go back up. If you're a long-time subscriber, you know I don't do these sales frequently. In these tough times, now's the time to react and save some real money.
The sale ends on Tuesday morning, April 13, 2010 at 8 a.m. ET sharp. If you arrive at the cart late, you'll miss the sale price. When the sale's over it's over. You can save up to 25 percent on the 50-pound size if you order before the sale ends.
Please go to the Stain Solver home page and watch the video there. You'll love the ending. It was totally unscripted.
Chinese Drywall Update
Last issue, I talked about the Chinese Drywall problems. I tried to create a link from the newsletter to a USA Today story, but the link would not work. Boy, did I hear about that!
You were probably one who wanted to know how to identify if you have this very bad product.
Within hours of the newsletter arriving in your email box, I had Roger create a Chinese Drywall page at my website for you. Go there and see all the outbound links to things that will help you.
If you want to see if you have Chinese drywall in your home, the only way I know how is to find a factory butt edge along the 4-foot side of a sheet of the product. See if the remaining part of the label shows it to be of Chinese origin.
These labels on drywall are shown at the page of my website, but understand that only part of the label remains after the drywall is installed. This remnant label is up against the studs, so you have to do destructive work to find one.
I suggest taking off the baseboard on a long wall. Remember, sheets of drywall are usually 8, 10 and 12-feet long. Look down at the bottom of the wall for a butt seam where two piece of drywall meet on the wall. If you don't have a long wall, then there's a great chance you'll find the label edge in a corner.
Make a small cut with a hand-held drywall saw to be able to get at a small piece of drywall. The piece needs to be at least 6-inches tall. Look at the back of the drywall for the label. See if it's a Chinese product or one made by a US Company.
Good luck!
Regular Newsletter
A regular newsletter will be out on Tuesday. In that one, I talk about my recent test of a Campbell Hausfeld pressure washer. You don't want to miss that review. Speaking of things NOT to miss, be sure you get your Stain Solver.
I'll also share some photos I've taken while on my trip out West. I'm sending this newsletter from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
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