May 9, 2017 AsktheBuilder Newsletter
AsktheBuilder May 9, 2017 Newsletter
Welcome if you're a new subscriber! This is going to be a fun issue.
What better way to start the day listening to the entire soundtrack of The Hobbit? Yesterday was The Outfield. Their songs Your Love and Banging on My Heart are fantastic.
I'm about to make a big change and am pretty excited about it. It's been at least fifteen years since I've had a new eyeglass frame.
My youngest daughter is helping me get more in tune with the times. We ordered five sample frames online and they should arrive in the next few days to try on.
You wouldn't think one would get amped up about new eyeglass frames!
This afternoon, I'll be along the coast of Maine and intend to do some outdoor amateur radio if the WX cooperates. We've been locked into a week of rainy, cool weather here and there's not much hope it's going to end soon.
Roofing Ripoff Paperback News
Three weeks ago, I did a soft launch of my new expose' book Roofing Ripoff. It's all about the unethical practices I uncovered that appear to be rampant in the US asphalt shingle market.
But the BEST PART of the book is I also discovered how you can use copper to make your new, newer or existing good-condition asphalt roof LAST FOR ADDITIONAL DECADES.
Yes, for a few hundred dollars you can extend the life of your roof for many, many years.
Did that sink in or do you have UNLIMITED MONEY and you don't care if you put on a new roof every ten years?
After I click the SEND button so you're able to read this, I'll sit down and go over the FINAL design draft from my book designer Sheridan.
She's done a magnificent job with the layout of the book. You have no idea how complex it is to do this. Sheridan's a real pro.
The bottom line is I'm now so very close to getting a true copy of the book into your hands. Hang in there.
If you'd rather have a PDF version or one for you Kindle, you can buy it NOW.
CLICK HERE NOW to buy a PDF or Kindle version.
Please Send Me a Review
If you already purchased a copy of Roofing Ripoff in either format, I sure could use a favor!
If you went to Amazon and bought a Kindle version, can you go back and leave a review?
If you purchased a PDF version from me, can you email me a short review I can post on the RoofingRipoff.com website?
Finding the Real Pro
Every week, I get emails from homeowners who've gotten SCREWED by a contractor.
Just a few days ago here in NH, there was a news story about a contractor that took nearly $50,000 in deposits from homeowners and then never showed up to work.
Years ago, I taped a series of four simple videos that show you how to locate the BEST CONTRACTOR in your city or town and how to PROTECT YOUR MONEY and HOME.
Don't ask me why, but I just finally uploaded them to YouTube this past weekend.
I URGE you to watch the four videos now. Video number one takes you through the simple steps of finding the pro.
In video number 2, I share some vital secrets about contracts. You MUST WATCH this one.
Video number 3 is super important. I share with you how to PAY the contractor so you don't get left holding the bag.
Video number 4 is about change orders. These are Death on a Stick. In this video I show you how to avoid them.
If you want the EASY BUTTON approach and don't have time to watch all the videos, then CLICK HERE NOW to get FREE & FAST BIDS from local contractors in your city or town.
Pergola Ideas for Your Patio
The latest column I wrote for all my newspaper clients - yes, I still write the weekly Ask the Builder column that appears in about 70 newspapers nationwide - is about a very gorgeous pergola.
About six weeks ago, I did a phone consult with the man that built what you see in the photo above. He wanted me to share some tips about how to make it safe and I obliged over the phone.
Want me to call you on the phone to give you advice?
Suffice it to say, Joel did a spectacular job after talking with me.
CLICK HERE to see more photos of the pergola and read the column to absorb all the tips and inspiration so you can have a similar pergola at your home.
IMPORTANT TIP: There are links in the pergola column that allow you to get FREE BIDS from local carpenters that can build the EXACT pergola you see in the photos!!
The Mystery Tab
Have you ever wondered how in the world that one wall outlet in your home is controlled by a wall switch but the outlet just above or below it is always hot or has power?
What's the magic to make that happen?
It's pretty simple sorcery believe it or not.
CLICK HERE to see some large photos that explain it all and show you what to do.
CLICK HERE if you're afraid of getting ELECTROCUTED and want to get FREE & FAST BIDS from local electricians who will repair your split outlet or INSTALL A NEW ONE for you.
Latest Revised Columns
If you're a new subscriber, I'm working on revising all of the content at AsktheBuilder.com. It's a massive months-long project and there's still much to do.
Here's a list of my latest revisions. There's some very helpful tips in these columns!
How to Calculate Square Foot Cost of New Home
Stay Cool This Summer With PROPER Return Air Ducts!
Dimmer Switches - Why Your LED Lights FLICKER
Lightning - HOW TO SAVE Your Flat Screen TV, Computers, and .....
Deck and Patio Cleaning
Are you about to clean your outdoor wood deck? How about your patio?
Use Stain Solver oxygen bleach.
It's NON-TOXIC, it's certified organic and Kathy and I MAKE IT.
CLICK HERE do discover more about Stain Solver.
That's enough for today.
Tim Carter
Founder - www.AsktheBuilder.com
Do It Right, Not Over!