"The building code is not a set of recommendations. It’s a pass/fail document. Something either meets code or it doesn’t. There’s no gray area." Certificate of Occupancy NH - Don't Issue Until All is OK QUESTION 2: Tim, I’m at my wit's end. My builder thinks my new house is finished but there are numerous […]
I know, you’re a seasoned subscriber and you might be miffed that I devote this top spot to welcome new subscribers. Rest assured; I appreciate your loyalty! But if you’re a new subscriber in the past six days, welcome! I hope I can save you scads of money and time with tips you’ll find here. […]
Blacktop Epoxy Repair - Use Epoxy, Stones & Black Sand Links to Epoxy and Sand: CLICK or TAP HERE for the PC Products Masonry Epoxy I used. CLICK or TAP HERE for the Black Sand I should have used!
Fill Driveway Holes - Use Exterior Epoxy, Stones & Sand QUESTION: Tim, I read a previous column of yours where you talked about how to fill driveway holes in a concrete surface using sand and Portland cement. You talked about installing concrete overlay. My issue is I have a few shallow puddles in my blacktop […]
Greetings and salutations! Are you one of the nearly 100 new subscribers in the past seven days? Welcome! I reserve this top spot in the newsletter to honor your presence. You, though, might have been with me so long that you remember the mind-blowing column and illustration I created that caused your jaw to drop. […]
Fiskars Pro Isocore Mauls - Split Tough Wood Fast I tested the two Fiskars Pro Isocore Mauls and had great success. Within minutes, the small 2.5-pound maul became my favorite. It's so nice to have a small maul the size of a hatchet that creates small kindling faster than kids eat ice cream on a […]
“Bad form!” Nice try! You almost slithered past me while I was distracted. Next time, try using some PAM on a piece of plastic - you’ll make far less noise. I know, you’re a little shy and you’re one of my newest subscribers, right? I always love to greet new subscribers and this is where […]
Bad Form Hook - Dustin Hoffman and Robin Williams Here's a very short clip of Dustin Hoffman playing Captain Hook in the movie Hook saying, "Bad form!" You may want to watch a few of the other trailer clips to remind you of the magic in this wonderful remake movie starting Hoffman and the late […]
Klein TI 250 Thermal Imager Review - Small, Powerful & Handy I had the opportunity to test the Klein TI 250 Thermal Imager over the past few weeks. I love this dandy little thermal imager because: it's small - just 3 x 3 x 1 inch! it's easy to use it takes photos it's adjustable […]
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