"Flash floods are the most common hazards for building lots. These floods affect land that may seem safe." Building Lots For Sale - Not All Are Great The building lots for sale you're looking at may seem to be fine, but there could be many hazards that could affect the lot. Here are the Read More »
Klein 44223 Spring-Assisted Open Pocket Knife - Tough as Nails The Klein 44223 spring-assisted open pocket knife will not disappoint you. The first thing I noticed when I removed it from the packaging is its weight. It's got some heft to it as it tips my accurate postal scale at 5.5 ounces. Weight can be Read More »
Roof Moss & Algae Question #1: I need your expert advice, Tim. My asphalt shingle roof has some green stuff on it. I’m not sure if it’s moss or algae. How do you tell the difference between the two? What’s the best way to remove them without harming the shingles? Once the roof is clean, Read More »
New subscriber? Mahalo for trusting I can help you. Veteran? You know why I said Mahalo above. 😉 Stain Solver FLASH SALE We're about to manufacture more Stain Solver. Kathy and I own the company. For you new subscribers, it's the only certified organic oxygen bleach I'm aware of in the USA. Here's my FAVORITE Read More »
New subscriber? Welcome and this is not a normal newsletter. Veteran? Even more sad and disturbing news. The Lanfords A few days ago, I shared the story about my friends Audri and Jim Lanford who got sent to the Pearly Gates when their home exploded in Boone, NC last Thursday at 5:08 p.m. This tragedy Read More »
Transporting Propane Tanks - Do It Safely Watch this video to see how to transport, handle and store propane tanks:
What To Do If Gas Leak Video Do you know what to do if there's a gas leak? Watch this video and save your life and that of loved ones: Click to read Tim's article about the Lanfords. They were friends of Tim's and tragically were killed when their house had a gas explosion. If Read More »
Concrete in a Bag Question #1: Hello Tim. This summer I’ve got a few outdoor projects that involve pouring small amounts of concrete. I looked into having a ready-mix truck do it, but the cost is so expensive. I’ve seen the bags of concrete in stores. Is it any good? Have you used it? Can Read More »
About ninety minutes ago, I sent out a newsletter about my two friends being killed in a tragic explosion. I FORGOT to make a valuable suggestion. I failed to remind you to consider FORWARDING that newsletter from earlier today to: your family your friends your co-workers your neighbors It's one of the RARE newsletters I Read More »
New subscriber? Welcome and I apologize for the tone of your first newsletter. Veteran subscriber? You know I do this from time to time. Two Friends Sent To Heaven Too Soon Do you live in Watauga County, NC - more specifically the hamlet of Boone, NC? Then you know where this is going. Four days Read More »
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