You could be a brand new subscriber. (light celebratory fireworks fuse!) Welcome! (bright lights in sky and BOOM BOOM BOOM noises) You might be a subscriber that's been here long enough to have thought once or twice that it might be a good idea for me to tone it down. (Boo and Hiss sounds from […]
New subscriber? I'm glad you're here and I hope I can save you lots of sweet moola and time moving forward. Illustrious subscriber in good standing? I've got some goodies for you this issue. Stain Solver Sale ENDS Tonight Here's a reminder that the spring Stain Solver sale ends tonight. Kathy and I own the […]
If you're a brand new subscriber, I need you to realize this issue of the newsletter is extraordinarily special. I've NEVER produced an issue like you're about to read. So hang in there and don't unsubscribe. You'll see a normal issue next week. The Story of Stain Solver First and foremost Stain Solver is a […]
Warm Floors DEAR TIM: It’s time to build our retirement home. The house will be in a four-season climate and I insist on it being as comfortable as possible when it’s cold outdoors. I’ve heard about radiant floor heat but always have had forced-air heat. What can you tell me about radiant floor heat? Is […]
Why Doesn't My Shower Work? | Frozen Riser Pipe Probably! "A shower can stop working if the water pipes in the wall freeze solid. A polar vortex causes bitter cold air to drop down into the wall." Tim Carter - Founder, askthebuilder.com Did your shower work yesterday? Are you experiencing a polar vortex shot of […]
Are you a new subscriber? Thanks for your trust. Are you one of my friends, you know, you've been here long enough to start to get a handle on the situation? Thanks for maintaining our friendship. First and foremost, Merry Christmas! That's what I say. If you happen to celebrate a different holiday […]
State Proline XE Combi Boiler - Small Workhorse The first week of December I removed a clunky cast-iron boiler at my home and replaced it with a sleek and compact State Proline XE Combi boiler. Read the cover story on this in Tim's December 7, 2018 Newsletter. The difference is simply amazing. My State Proline […]
"Flash floods are the most common hazards for building lots. These floods affect land that may seem safe." Building Lots For Sale - Not All Are Great The building lots for sale you're looking at may seem to be fine, but there could be many hazards that could affect the lot. Here are the […]
Sewer line roots cause clogs. The tree roots in a sewer line are one of the top ten plumbing problems. After finding your sewer line, install vertical pipes that let you poison the soil. You will never again have roots in the sewer line!
Are you a teacher or do you work in a school? I had the pleasure of helping teach a middle-school STEAM class in Missouri about ten days ago. Ms. Chantell Mason reached out to me to ask if I'd do a video conference with two of her classes. They had an assignment that put them […]
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