QUESTION: Tim, I was spending a lazy weekend afternoon gazing at countless photos of actual treehouses that one could live in. I was intrigued and am seriously thinking of building one. Mind you, I’m not talking about some little box kids might play in and use a clubhouse. I’m talking a real two-bedroom home with Read More »
Pumpkin Carving Saw - Use a Flippin' Sawzall! Thanks to my youngest daughter for this idea. Why didn't I think of this years ago? DUH!!!!
"Scarcity is like crack cocaine to your tiny defenseless gray cells." High-Pressure Sales Tactics - BEWARE Jedi Mind Tricks This column is long overdue. It’s a fantastic example of you can’t see the forest for the trees. I’ve made the awful assumption all these years that you know as much about the topic as I Read More »
Author Update: Don't skip over the last paragraph below from Brad Booth. What Causes Etched Glasses - It's Chelants & Cascade QUESTION: Tim, please help me. I remember reading in past columns that you’re a master plumber and have some sort of science degree. My husband and I are at odds as to what’s slowly Read More »
"The building code is not a set of recommendations. It’s a pass/fail document. Something either meets code or it doesn’t. There’s no gray area." Certificate of Occupancy NH - Don't Issue Until All is OK QUESTION 2: Tim, I’m at my wit's end. My builder thinks my new house is finished but there are numerous Read More »
Bad Form Hook - Dustin Hoffman and Robin Williams Here's a very short clip of Dustin Hoffman playing Captain Hook in the movie Hook saying, "Bad form!" You may want to watch a few of the other trailer clips to remind you of the magic in this wonderful remake movie starting Hoffman and the late Read More »
Lochmere Golf and Country Club - Best Course in Central NH I love to play golf on some days. I prefer Lochmere because it's such a fantastic course. Watch the video above and you may discover why. CLICK or TAP HERE to discover more about Lochmere and to book a tee time.
Ron Swanson Bacon and Eggs - All the Bacon and Eggs You Have Do you sometimes wonder if people really understand what you just said? Watch this short 0:33-second video and you'll understand my frustration some days in dealing with folks who watch my videos.
Old Building vs New Building - Interesting Debate! You’ve undoubtedly heard the saying, “They don’t make ‘em like they used to.” Often it’s said in frustration when a newer product fails long before you might think it should. If I could wave a magic wand and be a teacher in a vocational school dedicated to Read More »
New Building Product Shortcomings I attended the International Builders Show the second week of January, 2018. I’ve lost count of how many I’ve been to, but my first one was in 1995, if I’m not mistaken. The Builders Show is a great place to discover new building technology. Building product manufacturers use this venue to Read More »
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