Drain Flies How to Get Rid Of - Easy! My friend Jim from Cincinnati, texted me the other day: "How do I get rid of drain flies?" I replied, "Simple..." I then outlined the steps in the text message. Here they are for you. Step 1: Remove the drain cover and use a toilet brush, Read More »
I shared a story in my August 8, 2021 newsletter how I stopped at lemonade stand that had a T-Rex handing out the nectar. Erik Thorson is one of my newsletter subscribers and he reached out to me telling me about a song he wrote about lemonade. It's pretty good, just like the liquid refreshment. Read More »
Whatcha doing standing with Emma, Janna, John, Monica, Fausto, and JM? Why of course, this is your first issue and you're all chattering about what to expect! Well, it's a pretty good issue if I don't say so myself! But what about you? Have you been around here umpteen years like Patrick? Do you remember Read More »
Roofing 101 - What you Need to Know I have no clue how many new roofs are installed in the USA each year, but it’s got to be in the hundreds of thousands. Perhaps a new roof is in your future or in the next few years. If so, you’d be wise to retrieve it Read More »
I see you standing in the group with Lindsay, Robert, Barbara, Marcia, Mike, and a scad of others. This is your first issue and I welcome you! This issue, however, might be your 378th one! I've published nearly 1000 newsletters and who knows, you may be one of my first subscribers! Do you remember the Read More »
Author's Note: It’s not about the virus, illness, nor death. Never was. It’s about the experimental injection. Always has been. Is that the Pied Piper you hear? Your critical-thinking skills may be dull. Let's get out the sharpening stone. Answer these few questions: What's the purpose of a vaccine? Why of course, it's to PREVENT you Read More »
A Textured Kitchen Ceiling is Hard to Clean I’ve lost count of the questions I’ve answered. It’s in the tens of thousands over the past twenty-eight years. Most questions are pretty straightforward and the answers are somewhat obvious. However, every now and then I’m blessed with an email from a homeowner that provides an incredible Read More »
Cork Flooring | Mt. Washington | Wet Basements No wonder you're standing next to Don, Debbi, Preston, Antoinette, Dana, Cheryl, and about 50 other new subscribers who've joined the party since last Sunday. Welcome! How about you, though? You may have been getting my missives for so long that you clearly remember my early thespian Read More »
Do the math. The road is about 7.5 miles long. He did it in UNDER 5 minutes and 45 seconds. That makes his AVERAGE speed over 60 mph!!! On some short stretches, he was probably doing 80 mph or higher! Remember, there's NO GUARDRAIL on this road. Update - August 2021 - He sets a Read More »
Groundwater Flow Direction - It's Almost Always Sideways and Down Your home may be plagued with a wet basement or crawlspace where water enters at will when it rains outside. In addition, your yard may be the neighborhood bog rendering it useless in the wet season. Would you be interested in knowing how to make Read More »
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