Do you remember that scene from the Field of Dreams movie where Ray went back in time and was sitting in Dr. Archibald Graham's office? Ray asked Doc what he'd wish for if he had one wish. Doc Graham described how he'd like to have one at-bat against a major-league pitcher and stare at a […]
Are you a new subscriber in the past few days? This is NOT a normal newsletter. When one of my sales is about to end, I sent a LAST CALL message. The We Love You Stain Solver Sale is about to end. (This sale ended Monday, February 19, 2018.) Just HOURS FROM NOW. ACT FAST!!!!! […]
There's lots to cover in this issue: Stain Solver We-Love-You Sale Another You-Can't-Make-This-Stuff-Up Story Hidden Fire Danger in Your Home Much More Let's get started! What Is Stain Solver? I'm investing this time because you may be a new subscriber or you may be a seasoned subscriber that's still a Doubting Thomas. Stain Solver is […]
Two days ago, I sent out a newsletter that was rife with errors. I'm talking typographic, spelling and who-knows-what! I proofread that newsletter no less than five times over a period of two days as I created it. Suffice it to say I was cringing Sunday morning when I received a copy in my Inbox. […]
I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio - a town that not only has a strong Midwestern culture, but it also possesses a rich stock of grand homes in its older neighborhoods. It wasn't until I approached my mid 30s that I started to fully appreciate how many wonderful things the old houses contained. […]
Happy end of January 2018! I'll make this as short as possible. I'm usually not too good at doing that if you're a seasoned subscriber. You may have been one who contacted me yesterday about the upcoming Scavenger Hunt game on Sunday. Here's a typical email I get when I announce an upcoming game: "Tim, […]
This past weekend I was on Mt. Desert Island (MDI) on the coast of Maine. I went there to evaluate a building lot for my oldest daughter Meghan and her husband Brent as they live in California. It's only a five-hour drive from my house to MDI. I've shared lots of tips over the years […]
This is going to be super fast. Just as this arrived in your email Inbox, I was waking up on Mt. Desert Island on the coast of Maine. It's so beautiful here on MDI it will take your breath away. Acadia National Park is here. Fifty-five miles of gorgeous gravel carriage trails are here for […]
"Nadine, how are you today?" "Fine, Tim. How about you?" "Fantastic. I'm stoked because we've only got five more weeks of possible wretched weather. Once we get to March 1st, we know we're out of the woods." Nadine is an adroit counter clerk at Middleton Lumber Supply in downtown Meredith, NH. I was there buying […]
You can't make this stuff up. I just had another run in today with a PR firm that represents a major manufacturer. I was going to sit on this news for a few days since I just sent out a blast to you, but this is a life-safety issue. And as one of the subcontractors […]
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