If you haven't noticed, I tend to let up on the throttle in the summer. Why? I happen to live where hundreds of thousands come to vacation. Yes, it's that gorgeous. CLICK HERE to see hundreds of photos taken by others of what's within fifteen or so miles from my home. I try to spend […]
Brick Mortar Repair Mix TIPS Use same mortar Romans used to build aqueducts Hydrated lime mortar with secret volcanic ash - SEE BELOW links WATCH tuck-pointing videos below Be careful of amount of water used to mix new mortar CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter DEAR TIM: It appears I wasted some […]
Drains need to be cleaned occasionally. Clogs are build up from soap film, body oil and other chemicals. Drain pipes can be cleaned with thick drain cleaners.
Clearing land for a house can be expensive. If you are doing your own site clearing, be sure to use all the proper safety equipment. Check with a tree service in case you have high-price timber.
"Ask five different paver contractors the way to install the paving stones and you might get five different methods. What really matters is the strength of the underlying soil under your patio, the size of the pavers you intend to use and how much weight will be placed upon any given paver." Paver Patio DIY […]
High efficiency air filters trap dust, pollen and mold floating around the house. Compare dust sizes with this particle size chart.
Most houses have a 3 way switch controlling three lights. If wired incorrectly the entire switch won't work. To find the problem, use a circuit tester on each wire. Turn the power off, first!
I think it's been three weeks since we last communicated, unless of course you're a new subscriber and this is your first issue! Welcome! The last week of June, I was on the Norwegian cruise liner Dawn and had a marvelous time. It was my first cruise and WOW was I impressed. The Dawn left […]
Norwegian Dawn Assistant Maitre D The last week of June 2017 found me at sea on the Norwegian cruise liner Dawn as its pointed bow plowed through the deep blue sea heading to Bermuda from Boston, Massachusetts. It was my first cruise and I was like a kid in a candy store. Weeks prior to […]
Norwegian Dawn Junior Stateroom Steward The last week of June 2017 I had the most pleasant hotel experience of my life. I was in a moving hotel, the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship, as she carved her way through the deep blue sea from Boston to Bermuda and then back again. My stateroom was 9611 and […]
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