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This song should put you in a good mood right away! Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson - featuring Bruno Mars appeared in the April 26, 2020 AsktheBuilder Newsletter. Great kitchen dance music. Twirl your girl - watch the pots on the stove! CLICK or TAP HERE to listen to all the music featured in past Read More »
Ask The Builder · 63: Prevent Algae in Fountain Prevent Algae in Fountain Podcast: Tim Carter received the following email from Annette not too long ago: "Using the same premise as using copper on the roof....can I place a copper pipe in a fountain to control algae growth? Is it safe for pets?" Read More »
Seal Asphalt Driveway Podcast 62 - Click to Listen: Tim Carter received the following email from Russ not too long ago: "I read your column in the Chicago Tribune. On Aug. 18, 2016, you wrote that "Sealing a blacktop driveway is unnecessary." I saved the article because I had a new asphalt driveway installed that Read More »
Insulate Basement Ductwork Podcast: Tim Carter received the following email from Mike not too long ago (April 26, 2020 Newsletter): "Tim - I have an unheated basement. The ducts for heating/AC run through the basement. Do you suggest insulating the ducts in the basement to conserve more of the heat before it moves to Read More »
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What the heck? Did I leave the door unlocked again?! You’re no doubt a new subscriber and I’m glad you feel comfortable enough to let yourself in! Do you like music? I do and listen to a wide variety of it while creating each newsletter for you. Today you need to know that “I’ve read Read More »
Boat Dock Sealer - Use a Penetrating One I own a 40-foot-long boat dock that has solid cedar flooring panels. The dock is out in the punishing sun late spring, all summer, and early fall. The dock was last sealed about five years ago and the dock company used a film-forming boat dock sealer. Related Read More »
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Rheem Proterra Hybrid Electric Water Heater Podcast 60 - Click to Listen: Tim Carter received the following email from Harlan not too long ago: "Have you changed your opinion on hybrid (heat pump) electric home water heaters? They claim they use 1/3 the electricity and will pay for the price difference in about four years. Read More »
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