Belt Sander Quick Column Summary: Using a belt sander Uses for other than sanding Restore many wood projects DEAR TIM: I was in a home center and saw a hand-held belt sander. It seems so much more useful than the smaller oscillating sanders. I’m really thinking of getting one. What can you tell me about Read More »
Have you ever had a power tool or other electrical appliance unplug itself from the end of an extension cord as you tug on the cord? It's happened to me and it's frustrating. In the past I simply tied the two cords in a knot. This is not a good thing to do with the Read More »
If you're a new AsktheBuilder.com subscriber, you've landed in the midst of my annual Treasure Hunt. It's madness but it's FUN. Keep reading. # # # # # I do have a valuable link far below about the dangers of snow and ice buildup on your deck or roof. Look for that. # # # Read More »
Trying for SHORTEST EVER newsletter. Day One of the Treasure Hunt is almost over. Play it now or you'll miss out on doubloons! Why should you play? It's very important. Watch this video: WARNING: DO NOT STAY UP LATE TONIGHT - Saturday February 22, 2014. :->
Okay, I'll make this really fast. Well, I'll try. If you're a NEW subscriber, you've come on board at a crazy time. I just started my annual Treasure Hunt that runs for three weeks. A link to it is just below. It's a hectic time and I'll be reaching out to you quite a bit Read More »
WOO HOO! It's time to hunt for treasure! It's FUN and it's FREE. Yes, no cost, no tricks, just FUN and you could win some amazing prizes. More on the prizes in a minute. I've been telling you for over a month that today we'd start the 2014 AsktheBuilder.com Treasure Hunt. The day has come. Read More »
Quick Column Summary: Behr Paint is proudly used If you're a professional painter, I'm willing to wager your perception of Behr Paint may be like mine was fifty-seven hours ago. As the wheels of my plane touched down at LAX on February 9, 2014, I thought Behr paint was a tier-two paint company that made Read More »
Quick Column Summary: How to install laminate flooring Make sure subfloor is flat Cut laminate slowly Stagger seams of flooring DEAR TIM: My husband wants to create a man cave for himself and I have my eyes on a corner of our basement for a craft room. I’m not a fan of harsh concrete floors Read More »
This was going to be an abbreviated newsletter. It was the last thing I did before I left for southern California for the BehrPro Editors Conference. But then I arrived in sunny and warm Los Angeles, went to the BehrPro reception on Monday night and then ended up in Pete's Sunset Grille in the Hyatt Read More »
Scholl Canyon Golf Club - Funny Video Watch this video of me golfing at Scholl Canyon Golf Club in southern California for a few laughs. This is a wonderful executive course that's a mix of lots of par 3 holes and a few par 4s. Look below the video for the scorecard and hole yardage. Read More »
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