LED Bulb Flicker Each week someone asks me, "Why do LED lights flicker?" or "Why do my LED lights flicker?" The answer is very straightforward if you remember one or two classes from your high school physics class. What Causes LED Lights to Flicker? LED lights flicker because the actual LED is instant on and Read More »
Terri Williams has a perplexing dilemma with dirty kitchen floor tiles in her Baton Rouge, LA home. Allow her to give you the story. Tell me in the comment section below if you picked up on the most important clue she shared in her description. I believe I know exactly what's going on. Let's see if Read More »
DEAR TIM: When it rains or snow melts, I have large water puddles on the concrete sidewalk in front of my house. The puddles have at least 2 inches of water at the deepest point. This sidewalk in parallel with the city street that has a modern rounded curb. It's dangerous in the winter as Read More »
This is NOT a normal newsletter. I send out SPECIAL ALERTS when something extraordinary is about to happen. If you live on the East Coast of the USA, you need to take action NOW. Hurricane Joaquin could be a replay of Hurricane Sandy from three years ago. If you have a family member, friend, co-worker, Read More »
This is going to be a shorter strange newsletter. I need to leave to get on the train. If you're a newer subscriber, I have the good fortune to have a fun part-time job in the summer and early fall. I'm a conductor on a full-size real scenic train here in New Hampshire. Right now Read More »
DEAR TIM: I own a diner where decorative concrete block forms the lower part of the exterior walls. At the front of my building, a wing wall extends away from the building. Some of the solid concrete block are crumbling away to nothing while others adjacent to them appear to be in perfect condition. The Read More »
This is a relaxed issue of my newsletter. It's got a few juicy home improvement tips, but there are other surprises too. Every now and then I just try to share other helpful stuff that's not hard-core home improvement. There are some GREAT TIPS in this issue. Don't close it without reading it. Years ago, Read More »
This video is several years old and is part of a series that shows you, in a soap opera format, the power of Photoshop software. This was featured in the September 20, 2015 AsktheBuilder Newsletter, where Tim was discussing Fake videos. The main character, Donnie Hoyle, is hilarious. This is video #5 and it only Read More »
Adhesive Chain - This is Why Lots of Paint Peels You've heard that old saying before, right? A chain is only as strong as it's weakest link. When you hear the words adhesive chain, that truism should pop into your mind. Layers and Layers What does this have to do with things around your home? Read More »
It's Friday. That means Weekend Warrior Update with some tips for you: CLICK HERE to watch a video about how to patch cracks in exterior concrete sidewalks, driveways or patios before the cracks get any worse. "Tim, you dolt! I can't watch video and want a shortcut to the actual products you use!" Okay then Read More »
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