Tip of the Week - Plumbing Drain Line Maintenance

Let's talk briefly about maintaining your invisible plumbing drain lines. Here's a bullet list of Do's and DON'TS:

• Do flush your drain system once a month. Fill all sinks, tubs, etc with water. Open drains at same time and flush all toilets at the same time. Enlist helpers.

• DON'T put grease into your drain system. While grease is still warm and liquid in the pot or pan, sop it up with USED paper towels and discard the towels in the garbage.

• Do keep floor drain and little-used fixture traps filled with water to eliminate sewer gas - use four ounces of mineral oil to slow evaporation.

• DON'T beat on old cast iron or galvanized-iron drain lines. The cast iron pipe can crack and shatter even if it's marked XH for extra heavy. Threaded galvanized iron pipes are weak at the threads where steel's been removed.

• Do discover how easy it is to remove hair clogs from bathroom sink drains.

• DON'T expect miracle root destroying crystals to clear root-clogged drain lines.

• Do add Stain Solver oxygen bleach to your septic tank once a month to enhance bacteria.

Two Product Recalls!

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Pocket Door Parts and Tips Video

Bosch Power Tool Game Next Week

You told me you wanted to know more about new power tools.

You told me you hated ads and press releases, but LOVED discovering new tools in a game format.

Well, next week I'm going to deliver what you want.

Three people are going to win some incredible prizes from Bosch. Be SURE you open next week's newsletter and play the simple game. It's not going to hurt your brain like days three and four of the Treasure Hunt!

By today, all the winners of the Treasure Hunt should have received their prizes, you may join them soon!

Pot Filler Video

Do you do lots of cooking? You can save half the work of carrying pots of water to the stove by installing a pot filler faucet above your cooking surface. They're really handy.

Clean Your House Siding

Yesterday I received this quick note and two photos from Winnifred Sousa, a very happy Stain Solver customer. Winnifred would make a great Morse code operator with her pithy abbreviated message:

" Tried other products previously. Didn't do the job. Stain Solver with a pump sprayer and hose amazing results. Thought I would have to paint or reside the house. Talk of the neighborhood. Great product!"

Want to see the AFTER photo?

WARNING: You'll get out your credit card when you see it. It's absolutely stunning. Stain Solver can be used to clean all house sidings.

Lee Needs Your Help

The Boston Marathon was the start of my 2014 ham radio public service season. Every month from now through October I'll be outdoors helping others with invisible radio waves. There is at least one event per month.

Lee's providing radio support while being a cyclist in the event. He's outfitted his bike with his radio and an antenna. While an accomplished bike rider and radio operator, he's lagging behind on his promised donations with just over 21 days until the event.

This s a very good cause and I'm hoping you please consider helping Lee meet his goal.

CLICK HERE to help Lee. I don't know why they show 60+ days left to donate. The event happens May 17-18, 2014.

Here's a photo of what I saw two years ago when I worked the event. As you can see, it was a picture perfect day. I've been told this might be the most-photographed lighthouse in the world.

More tips and news next week.

P.S. Don't forget, the Bosch Power Tool Game is NEXT WEEK.

Tim Carter

Founder - www.AsktheBuilder.com

Do It Right, Not Over!