I have to admit it, I was tempted to pull a prank on you with today being April Fools Day. Kathy, my wife, would say I'm the only fool in the room so I'll just leave it at that. She loves the saying, "All men are fools and my husband is their King." I still […]
Ask the Builder Podcast 5 Highlights: Debbie's son has a tough leak at his home with a flat roof and attached deck. TJ lives in Oklahoma and he and his wife want to be the GC on their own new home. Will it turn into a nightmare? Ann is transforming unfinished attic space […]
New subscriber? Greetings! Not-So-New? TNX for hanging around. It's a rainy chilly morning here in Downeast Maine. I'm composing this sitting in a rental home in Southwest Harbor on Mt. Desert Island (MDI). The past two days, I've toured some new homes with my daughter Meghan and her husband Brent. They're going to select a […]
New subscriber? Howdy! Past patron? You're the best for sticking around! I happen to be in Southwest Harbor, Maine right now. My oldest daughter Meghan and her husband are about to fulfill a dream. They've wanted to move here for nearly ten years and are days away from buying a building lot. What does this […]
"Modern metal backsplashes are easy to install if the wall surface is perfectly flat. The metal panels come with an adhesive backing." Metal Backsplash Requires Confidence A metal backsplash sends a powerful message. You're not afraid to take chances. Typical non-metal backsplashes you could have chosen might be: ceramic tile painted drywall plastic laminate It's […]
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White Salt on Brick and 3 Ways Question #1: Tim, I’ve got a mess on my brick home. I live in Houston, TX and have a sprinkler system for my lawn. The water sometimes gets sprayed on my brick exterior. White stains appear. I’ve tried scrubbing with water and a water/acid mix. Nothing is working. […]
New subscriber? Greetings! Past patron? TNX, as we say in Morse, for your continued attention and trust! Winter won't let go here in central New Hampshire. I woke up this morning to a fresh inch of snow. It will melt today, but that's not the point. You may already be in flip flops and a […]
Ask the Builder Podcast 4 Highlights: Robert has a cracked floor joist under his bathroom. He needs to fix it fast and easy. I've got the answer. (Featured March 25, 2018 Newsletter) Bob lives in rural upstate New York. He wonders about using chemicals on his lawn above his well. Lots of laughter! Sue […]
Heat Loss Photos - I've Got Plenty Heat loss, and heat gain in the summer, are both responsible for costing you money. It's important to realize that you can't stop heat loss, but you can slow it down. In the photo above the purple areas on the sloped ceiling are caused by air flowing through […]
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