Are you a teacher or do you work in a school? I had the pleasure of helping teach a middle-school STEAM class in Missouri about ten days ago. Ms. Chantell Mason reached out to me to ask if I'd do a video conference with two of her classes. They had an assignment that put them […]
I had some fun the other day. My son helped me tape a video based on a dream I had about two months ago. Yes, I had a dream about taping a second 3-way switch video. Years ago, I taped a video showing how the wires are connected to a 3-way switch in new construction […]
We're halfway through April. Yesterday I got a text from a friend who's an amateur radio operator like I am. Emily and her husband live in south central Pennsylvania and went for a hike. She told me it was 89 F. This impish young woman has a long legacy of pulling my leg. After all, […]
Yesterday was an interesting day. I had an early lunch with Alain Stanislas who's the New England architectural rep for Cosella Dorken. Here we are after satisfying our palates at the Route 104 Diner in New Hampton, NH. Cosella Dorken happens to manufacture some of the best foundation waterproofing products, amazing under-slab vapor barriers, and […]
Original Publish Date: September 2008 - Revised April 2018 There are countless gutter guard designs. I discovered after years of testing the ones with a fine stainless-steel micromesh are the best. There are several brands of these. Dealer-install micromesh is outrageously expensive. I suggest you purchase DIY stainless-steel ones and have your handyman install them. […]
On Thursday night, I'm scheduled to give a talk at my local library. I've known the head librarian, Erin, for quite a few years. CLICK HERE and scroll down to April 12th to see what I'm talking about. It's going to be a fun hour for sure! If you live within striking distance - a […]
I woke up yesterday to an inch of new snow on the ground. UNCLE! You win Old Man Winter!!! Now pack up and git your butt down to the South Pole and set up shop for all those beneath the Equator. Great DIY Phone Calls - Tips Galore! Once I had my coffee yesterday morning, […]
This will be super fast since it's a Friday. I have several openings in my FREE PHONE CALL schedule for this weekend. Yes, I'll call you for FREE and solve a problem around your home. It helps if you have photos of the situation, but they're not required. CLICK HERE if you want me to […]
Are you a new subscriber? WOOT! Welcome! Are you an habituated follower? TNX as we say in Morse for opening this newsletter. CLICK HERE to get FREE BIDS for PAINTING or STAINING the Exterior of your Castle Tim LIVE on Radio Show Tonight I've got several things for you this morning, not the least of […]
New subscriber? Greetings Earthling! Subscriber in Good Standing? TNX as we say in Morse for hanging with me. If you're a new subscriber, this is an UNUSUAL issue. I'm devoting the entire newsletter to one topic: Oxygen Bleach So don't judge future issues on this one. Ask the Builder On-Demand Radio Show 5 My fifth […]
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