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Fun Quizzes - Guaranteed Smiles If you want to discover some fun new facts and test the depths of your ignorance at the same time, then take each of the simple one-question quizzes below. BE SURE you scroll UP and click the VIEW SCORE button after submitting your answer: Why is Itasca State Park Important? […]

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Look at you! What a smile you’ve got on your face. I know why! This is your first AsktheBuilder.com newsletter, right? Guess what? I love listening to music while creating each newsletter for you. It’s Saturday night and I’m in the spot - Don’t believe me, just watch. Who am I listening to? You’ll love […]

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What is a Mandoline? - 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, by purchasing a small sample size!

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This song should put you in a good mood right away! Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson - featuring Bruno Mars appeared in the April 26, 2020 AsktheBuilder Newsletter. Great kitchen dance music. Twirl your girl - watch the pots on the stove! CLICK or TAP HERE to listen to all the music featured in past […]

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 Ask The Builder · 63: Prevent Algae in Fountain   Prevent Algae in Fountain Podcast: Tim Carter received the following email from Annette not too long ago: "Using the same premise as using copper on the roof....can I place a copper pipe in a fountain to control algae growth? Is it safe for pets?" […]

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Seal Asphalt Driveway Podcast 62 - Click to Listen: Tim Carter received the following email from Russ not too long ago: "I read your column in the Chicago Tribune. On Aug. 18, 2016, you wrote that "Sealing a blacktop driveway is unnecessary." I saved the article because I had a new asphalt driveway installed that […]

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 Insulate Basement Ductwork Podcast: Tim Carter received the following email from Mike not too long ago (April 26, 2020 Newsletter): "Tim - I have an unheated basement. The ducts for heating/AC run through the basement. Do you suggest insulating the ducts in the basement to conserve more of the heat before it moves to […]

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What the heck? Did I leave the door unlocked again?! You’re no doubt a new subscriber and I’m glad you feel comfortable enough to let yourself in! Do you like music? I do and listen to a wide variety of it while creating each newsletter for you. Today you need to know that “I’ve read […]

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Boat Dock Sealer - Use a Penetrating One I own a 40-foot-long boat dock that has solid cedar flooring panels. The dock is out in the punishing sun late spring, all summer, and early fall. The dock was last sealed about five years ago and the dock company used a film-forming boat dock sealer. Related […]

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