Kathleen has a bunch of clogged gutters at her Port Townsend, WA home. Let her tell you about her dilemma. "I am shopping for gutter screens to keep debris out of the gutters. What do you think of Gutter helmet? What suggestions do you have? We Have built a new house and the gutters are filled Read More »
Kathleen, who loves to have clean grout in Peoria, AZ, asked a common question about sealing grout. "Thanks for the info on cleaning the grout. After it is clean can I paint some protector sealer on the grout? A tile man did once when I was in my other house and it kept my kitchen safe Read More »
Satoshi Segawa, who's a very talented mason, lives on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. He built a tiny pond on his patio and made a mistake. "I like DIY to make a better looking by myself and it is a cost effective, but I am an amateur and am lack of the technical know-how to Read More »
What are you doing this weekend? I've got lots to do at my house! Once again, this issue is brought to you by your fellow subscribers. They'll tell you what THEY saw when they clicked the four links below: Debi Myers - "I can't afford hundreds of power tools and as a "DIY" woman, I Read More »
Tim Carter demonstrates in less than a minute how to connect pex piping. Tim's a master plumber so you can trust him! CLICK HERE to read my recent column on connecting pex pipe. Tim shared this video in his November 7, 2014 Weekend Warrior Newsletter
Thanksgiving and Christmas are bearing down on you. When I still was building and remodeling six days a week, I clearly remember how customers wanted me gone and out of their homes during this festive season. The stress level that accompanies turkeys, family, gift giving and parties is already high enough so the dust, plastic Read More »
Anthony DiStefano is an inspiration for all of us. He lives in Ocala, FL, and loves to work on cars. "I watched your video and I was wondering if you would give me some off-the-record advise about my garage idea. We have a 3 car attached hip roof CB constructed garage, W-trusses running front to back Read More »
A week from today the stent that runs from my bladder to my kidney comes out. If you're a new subscriber, I had a surgical procedure just about a month ago to remove a 7mm kidney stone. Conversation summary with my urologist last week: "So tell me, Doc, about the stent removal. Are you going Read More »
Tim Carter, demonstrates the Scotsman SCN60 residential ice machine and goes over key installation tips. Scotsman ice machines make the chewable nugget ice you often see at restaurants.
Chris and Jennifer Nugent purchased a home in Mooresville, IN in May of 2013. Little did they know the house had been previously occupied by people that ran a home-based business from the house. The trouble is the business was manufacturing illegal methamphetamine. The Nugent's had the house inspected by pros, but unfortunately, it's not Read More »
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