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Monday, February 16th, 2026
Good morning! Welcome to The Tradesman, a 5-minute newsletter tailored just for America’s tradesmen—presented by Grab Your Gear.
Want to know a secret code you can enter at any gas pump to choose the amount you want? Check out the video below!
We have a winner for our National Tortellini Day giveaway from Friday! Scroll down to find out if it’s you.
The Best Time to Buy a House
If you are thinking about buying a house, timing can be everything.
Spring is around the corner, so surely, it’s the perfect time to look for a new house. Or is it?
Buying a house is all about timing, and there's a two-month window that tends to be the sweet spot for buyers. Click here to find out when that is.
If you are in the market to buy a house, read this article for some financial tips that will save you time and money.
Jobs to Be Replaced by AI
AI is dominating the job market. Is your job in jeopardy?
Artificial intelligence is advancing at breakneck speed. The big question is, will AI replace you, or are you safe?
Click here to find out. (Spoiler alert: if you work in the trades, you’re safe.)
Morning Meme
Secret Gas Pump Code
Here’s a gas pump hack that should work 90% of the time.
Type in the number 78989 and hold the enter button the next time you are at the pump, and voila, you can set the amount that you want on your pump. Don’t believe us? Here’s a video of the hack being tested.
That’s right. No more going inside to prepay or playing a game of “pull and release”. Save that game for something else.
Fast Food Coffee Rankings
If your morning includes a fast-food run, how does their coffee rank?
The cooking and recipe website allrecipes did a survey ranking the best fast-food coffee. Burger King ranked in last place (we didn’t even know they sold coffee), and shockingly, McDonald’s came in second. Click here to find out which coffee came in first.
In case you were wondering, here at The Tradesman, we like McDonald's. If you are also a fan, go here to enter our secret gift card giveaway.
POLL
We’re planning a grill giveaway when the weather warms up– What brand should we go with?
Previous Results
Should a valid ID be required to vote?
Yes - 90%
No - 0%
Not Sure - 10%
Giveaway Winner
Congratulations to Lisa H. from Hydro Mechanical for winning our $50 Olive Garden Gift Card Giveaway!
Lisa, reply to this email to claim your prize, and we will get it sent to you!
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