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Timothy Dale

Freelance Journalist at The Spruce

Timothy Dale is an expert writer, specializing in the home renovation, repair and construction niche. He's passionate about providing detailed information to his readers that's easy to understand, thorough, and accurate to help others achieve success on their projects. His work has been featured in popular publications such as Yahoo News, BobVila.com, Better Homes & Gardens Magazine, The Spruce, and Popular Science.

Timothy spends his free time with his daughter and Siberian Husky in the most southern parts of the Great White North, where he enjoys the usual Canadian pursuits: Hockey and driving through snowstorms to get to hockey. When he isn't working on home improvement pieces, he enjoys reading Deadpool comics and writing fantasy novels.

Timothy holds Bachelor's degrees in both Psychology and English Literature.

Publications

  • The Spruce
    32 articles
  • Better Homes and Gardens
    11 articles
  • Bob Vila
    6 articles
  • Spruce Home
    1 article
  • BobVila.com
  • BHG.com

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  • 7 Things Contractors Never Keep for Longer Than a Year (and You Shouldn't Either)
    28 May—The Spruce
    Key Points Heavily used tools will need to be replaced sooner rather than later. Products that tend to dry out, like caulk or pipe adhesive, typically need to be thrown out if they aren't finished. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be thrown out if it has expired to ensure your safety. Contractors tend to use specific tools heavily on a near-daily basis as they move from job-site to job-site performing similar tasks just in different locations. They also stock up on commonly used...
  • 9 DIY Projects You Need to Finish Before Summer (and Before It's Too Hot!)
    —The Spruce
    Key Points Completing project before the summer hits will make the home and yard more comfortable and readily enjoyable. Summer heat can slow down ongoing projects or even put some on hold, so it's best to finish before summer starts. Jobs like indoor painting or HVAC updates should be completed before summer while the weather is still cooler. Many home reno projects should be wrapped up in spring, before the hot summer weather arrives. This will give you the chance to complete jobs that may...
  • 7 Reasons You Always Strip Screws (and How to Stop), According to an Electrician
    25 May—The Spruce
    When you are making repairs, putting together furniture, or even upgrading electrical components, the last thing you want to deal with is a stripped screw. "I see stripped screws and tool mishaps more often than I’d like," says Daniel Vasilevski, licensed electrician and owner of Pro Electrical. The best way to avoid making a mistake is to know what the wrong way is to do something before you start. Here are the most common reasons you always strip screws, and how to stop it. Meet the...
  • —Better Homes and Gardens
  • Don't Throw Away That Open Caulk—How to Store It the Right Way So It Never Dries Out
    15 May—The Spruce
    Most people don't use the exact amount of caulk that comes in the tube, but throwing out the remainder is also wasteful. To avoid wasting open tubes of caulk, learn how to store caulk so it never dries out, or at least lasts as long as possible so it can be used for your next DIY project. Meet the Expert Constantine Anest is a licensed roofer and the owner of Ethos Roofing & Restoration, a roof installation and repair company. How Long Does Caulk Last? On average, unused, sealed caulk has a...