DEAR TIM: I’ve got a mess at my home that’s driving me crazy. My 3-foot tall concrete block foundation was coated years ago with a thin coat of cement stucco. There are countless cracks in the stucco coating that outline many of the blocks. I’ve tried caulking the cracks before painting but they always seem […]
You could be new here. Buckle up and make sure your four-point harness is secure. I'm about to make your wildest home improvement dreams come true. Seasoned rider? Get ready for some juicy tips. You know that's the standard fare. The End of Summer - Well Up Above the Equator At Least! Today marks the […]
Are you a new subscriber? Howdy! Saddle up and make sure you've got your duster with you. Existing cowhand? Yes, beans and jerky are for dinner again. Do you want a piece of cheese with your whine? Grab a juice box and fruit roll-up as you pass the back of the wagon. 😉 Hurricane Dorian […]
Klein Personal Worklight - Rechargeable & Practical The Klein Rechargeable Personal Work light is simply amazing. It takes a lot for me to be impressed and when I opened this tool and saw how it worked, I said WOW out loud! You can even use the work-light to charge your cellphone should you be low […]
Vinyl Siding Trim - The Devil is in the Detail Wide variety of trim types and styles Door surrounds are remarkable Lots of attic ventilation louvers Spend hours looking at online house photos QUESTION #1: The house I grew up in had vinyl siding and the trim around the windows was some thin distasteful vinyl […]
I know, I just landed in your Inbox yesterday. But REMEMBER what I said? The NEVER-BEFORE 20% OFF the Stain Solver sample size ENDS in about 8 hours. I can just about GUARANTEE you'll NEVER see the price this low again. What you see above are little guys, that's what we call them here in […]
You could be a new subscriber. Listen, this issue is NOT A NORMAL newsletter. Every now and then I have a sale on an incredible product my wife and I make. Today is one of those days. You'll see a normal newsletter next time. Subscribers of Record: If you're not yet a fan of the […]
Are you a new subscriber? Let me tell you now, an alert like this one is rarer than one of those upside down biplane postage stamps. All the seasoned subscribers will swear to it. Stupendous Sunday Stain Solver Sale All I'm going to tell you now is we've NEVER EVER before - in 20+ years […]
How Hard Can Drywall Be? Is it that hard? QUESTION #1: I’m building a new home and because of the booming economy and shortage of great help, I might be forced to hang and finish the drywall myself. I’ve done a few repairs here and there and wonder if it’s really possible to pull off […]
Are you a new subscriber? I'm about to summon my fellow New Hampshire wizards to cast a protective spell on you and all your underwater allies - assuming you fish - so that you're blessed with good fortune in all your home improvement endeavors. Catching fish is on you. If you happen to be a […]
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