LATEST ARTICLES
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Cork Flooring Planks
Cork flooring planks can create a great, long-lasting floor. Installed properly and protected with clear urethane, cork flooring will stand up to your heavy-traffic areas. Discount cork flooring might not be a bargain. Natural cork flooring comes in different hardness. -
March 9, 2010 AsktheBuilder Newsletter And Tips
In this issue, tool storage systems, preventing rust on tools, tile backsplashes and electrical outlets, a pocket door tip, Tim speaking at the Cincinnati Home & Garden Show, ice dam damage, contractors, checklist sale, Stain Solver help, new Liquid Wrench six pack and the Fire Pit.
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Painting Steps
Knowing how to paint steps properly will make your painted steps last longer and show less signs of wear. Painting steps with a stencil requires preparation, the proper paint for steps and a sealing coat, such as clear water-based urethane -
March 3, 2010 AsktheBuilder Newsletter And Tips
In this issue, back home to finish the honey-do list, how to store paint for those touch ups down the road, Stain Solver oxygen bleach news, speaking at the Cincinnati Home and Garden Show, installing huge ceramic tile, latest columns and the Fire Pit.
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Bathroom Tubs
A reader has questions about bathroom tubs and a bathroom tub fixture. In a debate with his wife, the reader wants to clear up issues with bathroom soaking tubs and a bathroom garden tub. What happened to the standard bathtub? -
Steel Beams
Steel I beams can be used on residential construction. However a steel beam design might require special handling. Structural steel beams are heavier then wooden beams. Consider the cost of special cranes and steel beam prices when using steel beams.
LATEST VIDEOS
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Select Snowblowers Video
Tim Carter walks you through how to select the best snowblower for you. He points out all the trade-offs and features that you can help you narrow the many snowblowers on the market. -
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.
