Happy Summer! You might be a brand-new subscriber. Welcome! I reserve this top spot in the newsletter to thank you for your trust. You, though, may have received so many issues of this newsletter that you remember when I tangled with all those solar attic fan companies. Do you recall that dust up? Boy, they Read More »
A Friend in Need I need your help, well actually a friend of mine needs your help. If you're an entomologist or a true pest-control expert, please keep reading. A friend of mine started getting bug bites while sleeping at night. I know, your first reaction is bed bugs. The house was checked by one Read More »
BOOM! Do you have any leftover fireworks? If so, let’s light some to celebrate that you’re a new subscriber. Thanks for popping in - pun intended! You, though, very likely have been a subscriber here since the days of velocipedes on the rail lines! What’s a velocipede you ask? Quite possibly the coolest thing you Read More »
Are you a new subscriber? Welcome! I reserve this top spot in the newsletter for you because I’m so glad you’ve joined us. You, however, might be an older subscriber. Mind you, I’m not talking about how many trips around the sun you’ve made! That said, tell me if you recall the column I wrote Read More »
Whoa Nellie! I think you might be a new subscriber! This first paragraph is reserved for you as a place of honor and distinction recognizing your commitment to receive tips that will save you sweet moola and time. But flip the coin over and I see many loyal subscribers. You very likely have received so Read More »
This could be your first AsktheBuilder newsletter or it could be your 728th issue. If you’ve recently signed up, I welcome you. If you’re a subscriber in good standing, no matter how long you’ve been getting my missives, I’m glad you’re here too. This is sort of a quirky issue. This week I’d like to Read More »
Welcome! You might have signed on as a new subscriber in the past few days. I reserve this space just for you. I’m so glad you’re here! Get ready to discover lots of great money and time-saving tips. You, though, may be one of my older subscribers. Mind you, I’m not saying you’re extra crispy Read More »
If you’ve just become a subscriber in the past few days, this spot is yours! Newcomers to my newsletter family deserve a friendly welcome, right? I’m so glad you’re here! You, on the other hand, might be a very seasoned subscriber who I’m always happy to see. I may have dusted you with so much Read More »
Memorial Day Tribute Tomorrow is Memorial Day here in the USA. It’s a very somber holiday for me. The day is set aside to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice while in uniform and service to their country. That’s the formal definition, but I feel it might be extended to those that perish many Read More »
Welcome! Have you ever been a guest at an event or attended a club meeting as the newest member? Odds are you were introduced to the membership at the opening of the meeting because you’re a person of distinction! That’s precisely why each week I devote this hallowed first paragraph to welcome you, one of Read More »
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