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House Maintenance Ignorance
House Maintenance Ignorance - Doing So Costs $$$ I shared with you last week that my youngest daughter is trying to purchase a home. She’s looking in central New Hampshire. This part of the state has a vast inventory of old homes. After all, New Hampshire was one of the original…
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House Inspection Checklist
House Inspection Checklist - Mine Can Save You Big $$$ This column could save you, or a loved one, tens of thousands of dollars. There’s a very good chance you’ll relate to the following story, especially if you can recall purchasing your first home. I have three children. It…
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Concrete Foundation Patch Repair
Concrete Foundation Patch Repair Several nights ago, I helped launch a floating paper lantern with my granddaughter, my daughter, and my lovely wife. It was just after sunset with a slight chill in the air. We were at the north end of Lake Winnipesaukee in central New Hampshire.…
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AquiPor Porous Concrete Questions
AquiPor Porous Concrete Questions - Only Time Will Tell I received an email from Greg Johnson on September 16, 2026. His signature tag indicated he was the CEO and Co-Founder of Aquipor. Here's what he sent me: Hi , I wanted to invite you to a small technical session I’m hosting…
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Power Sander for Wood
Power Sander for Wood I’m a big fan of sanding tools. You should be too if you desire professional results on all your projects. These magic tools also save vast amounts of time. Days ago, I watched my son use a dandy battery-powered orbital palm sander to round off a square…
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Secret Hiding Containers
Secret Hiding Containers Not too long ago, I conducted a survey. I reached out to the tens of thousands of those who receive my free newsletter. I called it the Magic Wand Survey. I asked, “If you could wave a magic wand and have any useful and cool feature installed in your…
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Epoxy Repair for Concrete
Epoxy Repair for Concrete Several days ago I had a phone conversation with Wayne, a very good friend, after he and I completed our morning ritual Morse code conversation. He approached me at the ripe age of 74, wanting to learn Morse code. I took him under my wing, and now he’s…
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ADU & New House Cost Calculator
ADU and New House Cost Calculator. You may be sitting on the ADU or new-home-construction fence, wringing your hands and wallowing in worry about what it’s really going to cost. You’re frozen with fear that the price of your project will exceed your budget by many thousands of…
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Vessel Sink Drain
Vessel Sink Drain A Vessel Sink Drain is Much Higher I installed a stunning vessel sink two weeks ago at my son’s house. We’re in the homestretch of a large basement remodeling project. It’s fulfilling to see all of our hard work and planning pay off. My biggest thrill has been…
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Undermount Sinks Add Value to a Home
The Builder's Guide to Seamless Undermount Sink Installations Undermount sinks have become a popular choice among homeowners who want a clean, modern look in their kitchens and bathrooms. This style of installation removes the visible rim of the sink, creating a seamless…