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What is a Grange? - Remember, Just Guess Don't ask Alexa or Siri for help. Trust the Force within you! IMPORTANT NOTE: After clicking SUBMIT, scroll back at the top and click the VIEW SCORE button to see how you did! Try your luck at ALL past AsktheBuilder.com quizzes.   Loading… Thank Stain Solver, the […]

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Newsletter Music Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Mix Vol 1 Guardians of the Galaxy - Awesome Mix Vol 1 was featured in the June 21, 2020, AsktheBuilder.com newsletter. It's a fantastic collection of happy tunes from decades ago. CLICK or TAP HERE to read all past AsktheBuilder.com newsletters. CLICK or TAP HERE to listen to […]

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Author's Note: Please read the column and think about the front porches you've had the pleasure of sitting on. Then go to the bottom of the column and read what Virginia sent me. Emails like Virginia's really make me smile. Front Porch Construction - Probably Not DIY DEAR TIM: The house I grew up in […]

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Whoa Nellie! I think you might be a new subscriber! This first paragraph is reserved for you as a place of honor and distinction recognizing your commitment to receive tips that will save you sweet moola and time. But flip the coin over and I see many loyal subscribers. You very likely have received so […]

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Who Invented Plywood? - Remember, Just Guess Don't ask Alexa or Siri for help. Trust the Force within you! IMPORTANT NOTE: After clicking SUBMIT, scroll back at the top and click the VIEW SCORE button to see how you did! CLICK or TAP HERE to play ALL past AsktheBuilder.com quizzes.   Loading… Thank Stain Solver, […]

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Newsletter Music Leather and Lace Leather and Lace was featured in the June 27, 2021 and the June 14, 2020, AsktheBuilder.com newsletter. It's a fantastic duet with Stevie Nicks and Don Henley. CLICK or TAP HERE to read all past AsktheBuilder.com newsletters. CLICK or TAP HERE to listen to all the music featured in past […]

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Treated Lumber Ratings - Twelve at Last Count Twelve different treated lumber ratings Identifying the rating Treated lumber corrodes fasteners Why decks collapse CLICK or TAP HERE to subscribe to my FREE newsletter DEAR TIM: I’m a remodeling contractor and have started to see a disturbing trend in the failure of treated lumber. I was […]

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This could be your first AsktheBuilder newsletter or it could be your 728th issue. If you’ve recently signed up, I welcome you. If you’re a subscriber in good standing, no matter how long you’ve been getting my missives, I’m glad you’re here too. This is sort of a quirky issue. This week I’d like to […]

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Newsletter Music Midnight Flyer Midnight Flyer by the Eagles was featured in the June 7, 2020, AsktheBuilder.com newsletter. It's one of the Eagles' original songs before they transformed into the band that produced their greatest hits. Tim writes a new newsletter each week. They're filled with tips and funny stories. Read all past AsktheBuilder.com newsletters […]

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What is a Collar Tie? - Remember, Just Guess This is the quiz featured in the June 7, 2020 AsktheBuilder Newsletter. Don't ask Alexa or Siri for help. Trust the Force within you! IMPORTANT NOTE: After clicking SUBMIT, scroll back at the top and click the VIEW SCORE button to see how you did! CLICK […]

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