LATEST ARTICLES
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Custom Stairs
Custom staircases can be made in a variety of styles - custom iron stairs, custom metal stairs or custom wood stairs - to name a few. When building your custom stairs, be sure they meet code and fit into your area. -
November 15, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips
In this issue, self-healing concrete, review of some great winter work gloves, getting started with an online business, ceramic tile adhesive and some for-fun videos.
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Toilet Parts
Replacing toilet parts is a job that most home owners can tackle. Flush toilet parts are readily available and most use similar replacement toilet parts. -
November 11, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips
In this issue, my trip west comes to an end, a salute to Veterans on this Veterans Day, CFL bulb update, tool news regarding Stanley and Black and Decker, a helpful tip for you and the next owner, a great 3D gift idea, an unbelievable Stain Solver story, and my latest columns and videos.
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Tub Faucets
Selecting the right tub faucet is a major decision. There are antique tub faucets, roman tub faucets, claw foot tub faucets and more. But is the tub faucet the first item to select? Or is it the tub? -
Soapstone Countertops
A soapstone countertop looks great. However, soapstone kitchen countertops require a lot of care. Here are some of the soapstone countertops pros and cons.
LATEST VIDEOS
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Standby Generator Video
Tim Carter explains what an emergency standby generator is, how an automatic standby generator works and why you should hire a professional to install your standby home generator. -
How To Grout Video
Tim Carter walks you through the third step of how to grout ceramic floor tiles. Discover how to sponge the grouted joints perfectly to get professional results.
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Finishing Floor Grout Video
Tim Carter completes the final step for finishing floor grout while
sharing tips and tricks that will make your next grouting job so much
easier.
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Grouting Video
Tim Carter shares his grouting tips as he tackles the second step of
grouting ceramic floor tiles. He shows how to apply sanded grout and
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Mixing Grout Video
Tim Carter demonstrates how to mix sanded floor grout and gives helpful tips to make your grouting job go smoothly. One step is tile & grout cleaning to ensure color match. -
Laying Tile Video
Tim Carter demonstrates one method for keeping your grout lines straight when laying tile. In this project, he is extending an existing tile floor and must maintain perfectly straight lines when laying the new floor tiles.
