Last Thursday my youngest daughter Kelly helped me finish installing the dock here at the lake. It lifts up and down like a castle drawbridge that crosses a moat. You have to lift the dock out of the water in the fall so the lake ice doesn't destroy it. Cedar wood panels that create the Read More »
Welcome if you're a new subscriber! If you're a newer subscriber, hello again! If you're one of my original subscribers from back in the 1990's, well, it's great you're still here! Happy Mothers Day if you're a mom. My guess is my mom is up in Heaven having a blast. She's probably got a hot Read More »
AsktheBuilder May 9, 2017 Newsletter Welcome if you're a new subscriber! This is going to be a fun issue. What better way to start the day listening to the entire soundtrack of The Hobbit? Yesterday was The Outfield. Their songs Your Love and Banging on My Heart are fantastic. I'm about to make a big Read More »
This past week I've been struggling working on a remodel job here at my own home because I've been lame. Not lazy lame, physically lame. I'm installing a new three-piece American Standard corner shower and a new vanity and sink in our master bathroom. Last Sunday, I was on my knees all day - yes, Read More »
AsktheBuilder Newsletter If you're a new subscriber, welcome to the family! Spring is here in central New Hampshire. It's a long time coming to the Northeast for the most part. When it finally decides to stick around, it makes up for lost time. Perhaps the best part is what I call the second fall. CLICK Read More »
I spent Easter weekend in New Orleans with five friends on a little man self-discovery trip. That's what Kathy calls adventures like this. Dan, a very good friend of mine, invited five of us to the iconic city. He pays for everything except beignets and other consumable caloric things that might pass through one's lips. Read More »
Roofing Ripoff Are you a new or newer subscriber? This is sort of a wacky open to my newsletter. If you're a seasoned subscriber you know I try all the time to save you money. I do that by telling you about great products and about secret tips that can make sure work you do Read More »
Roofing Ripoff Book If you're a new subscriber to this newsletter in the past week, please understand this issue could be one of the most unusual I've ever sent. I've been waiting for this day now for 15 months. Today you can purchase my Roofing Ripoff book. It was ready yesterday, but a major building Read More »
Roofing Ripoff Book If you're a new subscriber in the past few days, this is a very unusual newsletter. Don't click the Unsubscribe link just yet! I've been waiting for fifteen months to send this announcement. During all that time, I've had a few days filled with fear and other days of elation. It's been Read More »
Happy Friday! I've got a boatload of new tips to share and great news about my Roofing Ripoff book below. I also need your input on a very important four-question survey. The weather forecasters say Spring is going to show up here in New Hampshire. Sunny days and warm temperatures are supposed to start happening Read More »
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