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Sewage Ejector Pump Problems - Nasty Dookie Stew I’ve shared in a few recent columns how I’m helping my son finish his basement. I’m having a great time building memories for both of us. I made a sign from a scrap piece of drywall a few months ago: Will Work for Food (Good Food). I […]

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Wood Conditioner Before Stain - It's What Pros Use How many times have you used a stain to change the appearance of a piece of bare wood that’s inside your home? Did the job turn out like the finish you see on high-end stained cabinets or other furniture? My guess is you weren’t even close. […]

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How to Install a Sewer Line Don Kimball, an energetic retired man who loves birds, decided to build an affordable house out in the desert Southwest. He stumbled across me and asked if I'd help him do his plumbing work. Here's video #1 in our Plumbing with Serpents video series. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to […]

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New Home Specifications Template - It Can Save You Thousands of Dollars New Home Specifications Spreadsheet New Home Specifications Template With Text I’ve got two different stories to share with you this week. Are you a homeowner who hires contractors of all types to do work? If so, the first one will resonate with you. […]

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Deck Construction Guide - Life and Money-Saving Tips Flowers and vegetables pop up out of the ground in the spring. So, too, deck support posts. You may be a homeowner that desires to create a wonderful outdoor room, or expand that small deck cobbled together by the builder of your home. Allow me to share […]

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Building Product Defects Happen All the Time Building product defects can sap money and energy from you.  Building materials made in factories can contain latent defects. These are hidden time bombs that can explode causing mayhem in your life. It’s not easy to spot them, but there are some things you can do to prevent […]

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A Decorative Fence Post is Like Eye Perfume Wood is such a magnificent building material in my opinion. It’s strong, it’s beautiful, it’s easy to cut and shape, and it can be used to create delicious eye candy both inside and outside your home. My lovely wife enjoys outdoor gardening. She inherited this love and […]

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Suspended Ceiling Installation - Simple with the Right System I’ve shared in a few past columns the wonderful time I’ve been having with my son. Each weekend I get to spend hours of quality time with him while we work on finishing his basement. I’m fanatical about having access to wires, pipes, ducts, etc. that […]

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