New arrival? Welcome and thanks for your trust. Not-so-new? Thanks for staying on the list! I must be doing a few things right Mt. Desert Island House Update Just after the new year, I shared that this newsletter would focus tightly on my daughter and son-in-law's new home up in Downeast Maine. I'm not the […]
IRWIN® NextGen VISE-GRIP® Locking Pliers Podcast: In this podcast, Tim discusses the new IRWIN® VISE-GRIP® Fast Release™ pliers with Irwin product manager Matt Grella. More information on VISE-GRIP® locking pliers can be found here: www.irwin.com Disclaimer for 20% Reduced Hand Span: Compared to previous VISE-GRIP® Fast Release design. Reduced hand span applies to 10” […]
Lenox Jig Saw Blades Podcast: Tim Carter chats with Brian Morrison from Lenox Tools about the new family of superb new Lenox jig saw blades. Jig Saw Blades designed to deliver optimal performance when cutting a variety of materials including wood, metal, and laminate. LENOX Jig Saw blades suit the needs of a variety […]
"Detached garage ideas are like grains of sand on a beach. The most important one is to make your garage wide and deep." Tim Carter | Founder - AsktheBuilder.com Detached Garage Ideas - Bigger is Better Always DEAR TIM: I bought a house with a dilapidated detached garage on it. It needs to be torn […]
Every year at this time my biggest newsletter sponsor, LE Johnson, hosts a super fun game. Today is the day for the game. I GUARANTEE you'll have a smile on your face in a few minutes. But before you start, I think you might enjoy this short story of how I came to know about […]
Please click all the links below. Study the photos. This is from the February 17, 2019 Newsletter. Then answer the question in the following quiz: Sunflower Seeds & Giant Disappearing Doors Open Wide - Behold a Secret Hidden Space! Magic Stained Glass Shutters - Seriously? The Dream Laundry Room - WARNING, You'll Fall in Love […]
I'll make this fast. For many of you, today is Valentine's Day. For my buddies Phil and Russell who live down under, it's just about over as I type this. PLEASE go to the following page at my website and WATCH the two videos so you don't make a mistake! There's STILL TIME for you […]
Are you new to the party? Welcome. This is a very special issue, so you subscribed at the right time. Distinguished subscriber of record? You're about to paste a big smile on your face. You Can Be DT's Next Model! Ladies, how would you like to be a model for Duluth Trading? If not you, […]
Cast Iron Drain Pipe - Quiet, Durable, and Wonderful "At the very least, use cast iron drain pipe for your toilet pipes across ceilings and down walls. This will stop embarrassing noise and add value to your home." Tim Carter | Founder - AsktheBuilder.com Modern cast iron drain pipe is nothing like the cast iron […]
Attic Truss Design - Real Rooms in a Real Attic! "You may not realize you can have rooms up in the wasted space of normal truss roofs. Attic trusses allow you to recapture all that dead space." Tim Carter | Founder - AsktheBuilder.com Attic trusses are marvelous trusses that create rooms for a small amount […]
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