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What is the fastest growing glacier in North America? - 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! Loading… Thank Stain Solver, the Quiz Sponsor, […]
Newsletter Music Time After Time Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper was featured in the May 21, 2020 AsktheBuilder.com newsletter. It's an epic love song played at many a high school prom. Sung by Cindi Lauper, it was released in 1983. CLICK or TAP HERE to read all past AsktheBuilder.com newsletters. CLICK or TAP HERE to […]
Hey, I think I see a new subscriber! It's you! After writing my newsletter for nigh on twenty-five years, I’ve gotten pretty good at spotting newcomers! Welcome and thanks for signing up. I think you’ll like the prizes I have in store for you in this issue. You should know I listen to music while […]
Hot Cold Hose Faucet - No Need to Dream, BUY ONE NOW I did a random three-question survey about hose faucets recently. When asked how hose faucets could be improved, many wanted two features: hot water at the faucet quick disconnect You can buy both of these outdoor hose faucets NOW. I installed a hot […]
Animated GIF by Marty Hovey Copyright 1995 Marty Hovey Water Damage Drywall Repair Podcast: Tim Carter received a water damage drywall repair email from Phil. Phil lives in Australia and is a virtual friend of Tim's. Here's what Phil wrote: "Tim, I’ve got a small area of drywall that is a bit of a […]
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Newsletter Music Happy Together Happy Together was featured in the May 17, 2020 AsktheBuilder.com newsletter. It's a touching love ballad released in 1967 by The Turtles. This song made an indelible impression on me just as I was beginning to appreciate the allure of perfume. The lyrics capture an interesting part of communications history seventeen […]
ATTENTION! Will all new subscribers kindly move to the front of the greeting line. Why? Don’t be silly, it should be so obvious. Welcome! Be aware that I love, love, love listening to music when I create this missive. Allow me to probe your past liquid-courage experiences. Have you ever been drinking beer at noon […]
Pebble Stone Shower Floor - It's Dreamy and Comfortable DEAR TIM: What do you think about a pebble stone shower floor? I’ve seen these for a few years and wonder if I’d like it in my new shower? Are they durable? My smallish feet are sensitive when I walk on gravel and I wonder if […]
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