New Hampshire Geology - Lots Going On New Hampshire geology is best described as a jumbled and tumbled mass of rocks. There are any number of accreted terranes from ancient periods of continental drift and the state is littered with evidence of the last period of continental glaciation. If you are a person that believes Read More »
Laundry Room Countertop Ideas DEAR TIM: I need some help with my laundry room. I’m enlarging it in a remodeling project and know I need more countertop room. I’m really interested in any options you might know of and how to make the most of the space in the laundry room. I’ve got a healthy Read More »
What is a Velocipede? - It's a Railroad Bicycle! George Sheffield, a Michigan farmer, is credited with inventing a wonderful human-powered machine to inspect railroad tracks. Here's are a few short videos showing how you pump one to make it go.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: This tribute appeared in the June 28, 2020, AsktheBuilder.com newsletter. CLICK or TAP HERE to subscribe. If I were a betting man, I’d say you might be a new subscriber and this is your first issue. This is NOT a normal Ask the Builder newsletter but I think you’ll feel fortunate to be Read More »
Consumer Survey Service - Newsletter Subscribers Uncover New Products Do you need to survey consumers to discover what they like and don't like about products? I've been conducting surveys for years and the results are almost always astonishing. CLICK or TAP HERE to see a recent blockbuster survey about garden hose faucets of all things. Read More »
Author's Note: The following text appeared in Chapter One of the Adventures & Advice book that I wrote at the request of my youngest daughter. I also shared the book with my other two older children. This book is not available to the general public as it was a special gift to my children, my Read More »
Hose Bib Survey I know you grumble when you use your hose bib. Now's the time to VENT. Get those creative juices flowing because in question three you get to design the PERFECT hose bib! Loading… Thank Stain Solver, the Survey Sponsor, by purchasing a small sample size! This survey was featured in Tim's May Read More »
Influence - The Psychology of Persuasion This is a remarkable book. It will help you sell things and it will prevent you from being sold something you don't want. CLICK or TAP HERE to order it now. Watch the video below of Dr. Cialdini:
Wood-Fired Kiln - Easy to Do in Hours This is the video I watched that gave me the inspiration to build our prototype wood-fired kiln. This is the kiln my youngest daughter requested. Read the back story in my May 3, 2020 Newsletter. Read an update in the February 14, 2021 AsktheBuilder Newsletter. I've captured Read More »
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