Think about this. It's the day after St. Patrick's Day - March 18, 2014. There are still 4-foot piles of snow surrounding my driveway. Up at the top of my drive in the cul-de-sac you can find 8-foot piles of snow and ice 3-feet thick sticking on the side of the ledge! It's going to Read More »
Winter weather can create mayhem with concrete or asphalt driveways, sidewalks and aprons. Potholes are usually the biggest repair job of all and with a few tools and some readily available products, you can make permanent repairs to your hard pavement surfaces. The most common reason potholes re-appear is because the shape of the hole Read More »
Quick Column Summary: Electric oscillating multitools Corded or cordless tools Practice for precision Pick the right jobs for your tool DEAR TIM: I’m anxious to get started on several projects now that spring is here. I have my eye on one of the electric oscillating multitools. I wonder if you’ve used one and can comment Read More »
I'm trying to make this the SHORTEST ever email from me. If you're a new subscriber in the past few days, this is NOT a normal newsletter. When things happen with deadlines, I have to remind you that an opportunity is about to expire. Today is one of those days. Treasure Hunt If you played Read More »
I've written about pothole repair for years. The trick, in your driveway, is to undercut the edges of the pothole like a dentist repairs a cavity in your tooth. The dentist undercuts the hole so the bottom of the hole is bigger than the top. When the amalgam filling is compacted and hardens, it can't Read More »
Fein 18V Drill Driver ASCM18QX Tim reviews the Fein Cordless Drill Driver - ASCM18QX. Holy Moly, this is a tool your granddaughter or grandson will still be using. For more technical specifications on this tool, just Click Here.
The Fein MultiMaster Review Video - Does it make the Grade? Tim reviews the Fein MultiMaster Multi-Tool. He rates it Click one of these links to purchase this Fein Kit MultiMaster Oscillating Multi-Tool or search for the Fein MultiMaster Tool & Accessories. If you want more technical specifications on this tool, just Click here.
Stop and think for a moment. What did you discover in the past two weeks? I'll go first. I discovered you, yes, you, are the most valuable thing about AsktheBuilder.com. My daughter, Meghan, has said that for years, but I guess my tinnitus was very bad on those days and stopped her wisdom from getting Read More »
How To Plan a Shed - Most Sheds are Too Small What shed size you need Determine what you will put in the shed Take shelves and hanging items into account Link to video DEAR TIM: The official start of Spring is just days away. I’ve been putting it off for years, but I’m Read More »
You've almost survived the Treasure Hunt! Today, there are fair trade winds blowing. It's your last day plundering and ye can head back to your home port. THE LINK TO PLAY IS BELOW, BUT READ ALL THIS NOW: If you've procrastinated, you MUST ACT NOW to start to play all the days of the Treasure Read More »
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