Insulated Concrete Foundation Forms QUESTION #1: Hello, Tim. I was doing research about house foundations and came across interlocking foam forms that stack on top of one another. They assemble much like children’s plastic blocks. Does a concrete foundation poured this way work as well as a traditional poured or cast concrete foundation? What, if Read More »
Are you a new subscriber? Greetings and salutations! Are you a seasoned subscriber? You know I love you too! The New House Update Months ago I announced that this newsletter would be focused on the construction of my daughter and son-in-law's new home in Bar Harbor, Maine. I'm not the builder, but I am consulting Read More »
No Pest Dryer Vent - Mine Works Well I installed a special dryer vent cover about four years ago. It's a no pest dryer vent. It comes with two flaps, not just one as you find on regular vent covers. The outer flap has tiny magnets that keep the cover closed so it won't annoy Read More »
A-Frame House Problems - They Can be Aplenty QUESTION #1: I’d like your honest opinion, Tim. A-frame houses have always appealed to me and I think I want to build one. I’ve done scads of research on these unusual homes and I’m convinced it’s the right decision. I want you to be the devil’s advocate Read More »
Unique Shed Designs - Dream It & Build It QUESTION #1: Hello Tim. I’ve put off building a small garden shed for too many years. After the wretched winter I endured, I deserve something that will lift my spirits. I don’t know where to start, but I do know I want it to be an Read More »
Label Electrical Wires - Have Some Fun Be Reasonable Read more of this story in Tim's May 5, 2019 Newsletter. It's a good idea to label electrical wires. Here are a few reasons why you should do it: labels help remind you how to name circuit breakers labels help you know what wire is which Read More »
When Kathy and I have a Stain Solver sale and it's HOURS away from ending, hundreds of subscribers have thanked me for sending this final reminder. So now's the time to order as the Spring 2019 Stain Solver Sale ENDS at midnight, May 5, 2019. CLICK or TAP HERE to purchase my certified organic oxygen Read More »
New subscriber? I'm glad you're here and I hope I can save you lots of sweet moola and time moving forward. Illustrious subscriber in good standing? I've got some goodies for you this issue. Stain Solver Sale ENDS Tonight Here's a reminder that the spring Stain Solver sale ends tonight. Kathy and I own the Read More »
If you're a brand new subscriber, I need you to realize this issue of the newsletter is extraordinarily special. I've NEVER produced an issue like you're about to read. So hang in there and don't unsubscribe. You'll see a normal issue next week. The Story of Stain Solver First and foremost Stain Solver is a Read More »
Flushable Wipes Clog Drain Lines and Sewers This subject was still getting attraction months after Tim published this column. Check out the May 19, 2019 and the August 4, 2019 Newsletter! DEAR TIM: I’m really upset. I’m retired and have limited resources. I just had to spend $3,300 on a new sewage pump that was Read More »
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