If you're a new subscriber in the past five days, this is NOT a normal newsletter. You'll see one of those on Tuesday. First, see that ad just to the right? The one that says "Please HELP GROW Ask the Builder". I don't charge a subscription for this newsletter. That's cool. I don't want you Read More »
If you're not a pro football fan, just skip over this. On Sunday, I sent out a LAST CALL email alerting you about the expiring Stain Solver sale. Understand I live in New Hampshire, 126 miles north of Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA. I'm slowly becoming a Patriots fan - realize I was a Bengals Read More »
DEAR TIM: My wife wants me to build a wood table our family could gather around for feasts. She desires a contemporary design using ceramic tile with the tile inset into the center of the table. Have you done this before and what should I be aware of? Can I grout the ceramic tile since Read More »
I wish you could meet my wife Kathy. She would tell you all my flaws. You might be here for days and have to move in. Anyway, in yesterday's newsletter I had at least THREE mistakes. You're busy, so let's get started on the corrections: 1. Tim, It's Cyber, NOT SYBER! You may be one Read More »
Did you have a great Thanksgiving? We did here at the Carter house. I've said before it's my favorite meal of the year. Kathy didn't disappoint! Everything was superb including her special pumpkin and pecan pies. Speaking of Thanks, I want to Thank You for being a subscriber. Thanks for your support. Thanks for the Read More »
If you live in the USA, tomorrow is Thanksgiving. My favorite meal of the year. All the kids and my son-in-law, will be here at the house tomorrow. I hope you have a great holiday too. For the rest of you all over the globe, I guess it's a regular work day. But you have Read More »
Quick Column Summary: Toilets badly stained Clean without damaging toilet Reasons for staining Use an oxygen bleach DEAR TIM: I've moved into an existing, but new to me, home. When we inspected the house a month ago, the toilets looked good. But now, they're stained. They look horrible. This house is on a septic system Read More »
This might rank as the shortest AsktheBuilder.com announcement ever. If you're a new subscriber in the past five days, this is NOT a normal broadcast. With the Christmas season about to switch into high gear, this could be your last semi-peaceful Sunday for a month. Read this article I just posted about a hike I Read More »
You can't be serious. Thanksgiving is NEXT WEEK? Where has 2013 gone? I wanted to share a photo I took last week. What a way to start the day and what a treat as we get close to the end of 2013. The photo has NOT been enhanced using software. What you see is what Read More »
First and foremost, if you're a veteran, here's a salute to you one day late. Yesterday was Veteran's Day here in the USA. It's a day to pay honor and show respect to veterans who are still among us. Thank you so very much for your service to our great nation. Your sacrifice allows liberty Read More »
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