Ken Morris has lots of water puddles on his stamped concrete patio in Phoenix, AZ. He thought of an idea on how to solve it, but I believe I have a much better solution. Here's what he sent to me: "My patio was poorly designed. You can see from the picture I get standing water and Read More »
Train season is here. Tomorrow, May 2nd, I'll be attending the annual FRA Rules refresher class. If you're a newer subscriber, I got a once-in-a-lifetime part-time job last summer. Train Conductor Yes, a real conductor on a real full-sized train. CLICK HERE to see my magic hat and the bow tie that makes women swoon. Read More »
In April of 2015, I decided to move from my larger basement office up to my cozy man cave ham radio shack. I had been putting it off for years, but many many possessions were just gathering dust. Here's the reality. Why hold onto something you don't use anymore if you can SELL it Read More »
Kelsey Rogers has a musty smell when anyone takes a shower in her Chattanooga, Tennessee house. Here's the situation: "For about the last two weeks in our home we have had a mysterious mildew/musty smell. Usually the time we smell it is during or right after someone has taken a shower or bath. We can smell Read More »
Faith James has a nice home in Dallas, Texas. But now there are some ugly dark stains coming down from the roof onto her stucco. Here's what she sent me: "Hi, Tim, After snow and rain I noticed black streaks down the front of my stucco home, coming from either the roof or the gutters. Please Read More »
DEAR TIM: I purchased a piece of property that has a 150-year-old garage in bad shape. It's got a dirt floor. The roof is shot. It leaked so badly that in some places the wood roof sheathing is completely missing. The rafters that support the sheathing seem undersized and are not rotted for some reason. Read More »
I PROMISE this will be short! A few days ago, I teased you with sale notices about two amazing products I use and LOVE. Here they are. There's also some other great news below. Stain Solver Deck Cleaning Sale Are you cleaning your wood or composite deck? My Stain Solver Certified Organic oxygen bleach is Read More »
Three weeks ago I applied for and received a license to operate amateur radio equipment in Antigua. I'm going to be there for a week on business and have several days of free time. It's going to be a great chance to operate next to the sea where the salt water will enhance the radio Read More »
Friday Weekend Warrior Blasts are supposed to be short. Sorry, not today. There's some IMPORTANT stuff in this issue. I've got a QUICK reminder for you below if you're just getting out your lawn mower or ANY OTHER small engine for the Spring. Don't miss it!!!!! Each time I send out a newsletter or eBlast Read More »
I was invited to visit the Briggs & Stratton world headquarters in Milwaukee, WI on April 17, 2015. This visit was shared with all my subscribers in the April 24, 2015 AsktheBuilder Friday eBlast. The day was filled with meetings, testing of their new products and a short tour of their amazing museum of original Read More »
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