AsktheBuilder.com Issue #1247 (I think)

August 27, 2023

Dear ,

Are you a brand-new subscriber? Greetings and solutions as my dear departed father-in-law would say.

What's in This Issue

You're about to discover:

• Condensation Drain Gunk
• How to Keep Your House Drains Squeaky Clean
• House Insurance Expose' Column Coming

Let's get started.

"In reality, they're not after me. They're after you. I'm just in the way." GOAT

"Your own government lies as a matter of course, as a matter of policy. The Tuskegee experiments on black men in the 30s, Henrietta Lacks...digital money will disappear." Fox Mulder

Belated Thanks

Last week I shared a tale about me scoring a hole-in-one playing golf. You may have been one of the many congratulating me on this accomplishment.

Thanks for those kind words. I received so many replies, I simply couldn't respond to them. I hope you understand.

Upcoming Home Insurance Column

Soon I'll be sharing the saga of my water-damage insurance claim that happened the last week of March.

Can you believe I've not yet received all of the money from the insurance company? I'm currently in a battle with the insurance adjuster company.

While I can't prove it, I'm of the opinion that SOME insurance adjusters have a secret arrangement with the insurance carriers. The adjusters put the thumbscrews to the homeowners and any money they SAVE the insurance carriers, the adjuster company gets a bounty or commission.

I'm going to share exactly what's been happening with me, the enormous time delays I feel are meant to WEAR DOWN the homeowner, and all of the juicy details.

I'll also be sharing all of this with the New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner. Looking back, I guess I should have shared with the insurance adjuster my motto:

TAKE NO PRISONERS

I don't know if your insurance AGENT is like mine, but mine is WORTHLESS when it comes to claims. Once again, this is my opinion based on the fact that my agent has stepped aside and is offering no help in getting this issue resolved.

What would you say if I told you that there's a VERY GOOD chance your insurance policy is like mine and that there are FAR MORE things you're NOT COVERED for than those that you are?

You should get out your policy and read it. Cover to cover. Have a pad of paper next to you. Each time you see something in the policy you're NOT COVERED for, write it down.

Wait until you see how many things are in that list. It's shameful.

Finally, if you have a loss and can't PROVE that you had something, guess what? Think about a catastrophic house fire or tornado or ???

The insurance company will tell you to your face that you didn't own it and that they're not giving you a penny. They may say, "We're sorry for your bad luck."

How do you PROVE you owned something? You better get it in WRITING from your insurance company as to what will suffice as proof.

I'm reaching out to insurance associations and media spokespeople in the industry. This is going to be a huge column just like the one six years ago that exposed the unethical practices happening in the asphalt shingle industry.

Stay tuned.

Cleaning Condensate Lines

Several days ago CJ reached out to me. He's been a subscriber for years and knows a thing or two about the Game Of Lifetime Frustration.

He asked that I remind you to make sure the condensate drain line that extends from your AC interior coil is wide open. They can get clogged with muck, gunk, and a bacteria-laced biomass gelatin that would be a perfect thing to launch into a castle that's under siege.

CJ shared a product that was recommended to him by a service tech. I went and looked up the contents and it was sodium hydroxide.

This chemical is VERY alkaline and extremely corrosive. If you have metal drain piping, I wouldn't recommend you use it.

If you want to keep ALL of your plumbing drain lines wide open, READ THIS PAST COLUMN of mine.

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel - The BEST Love Story of all time - well, maybe a close second...

That's enough for a summer Sunday morning.

Peace out.

FORE! ⛳

Tim Carter (PhD, FullyAwakeology)

Founder - www.AsktheBuilder.com

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