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[an error occurred while processing this directive] Updated: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:52:51 Videos Pressure Washer Basics Video A pressure washer is a fantastic tool, but if used incorrectly can cause many problems. Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com demonstrates the basics about pressure washers and power washers so you get excellent results without hurting your property or yourself. Videos Lawn Mowers Video Lawn mowers and lawn tractors are great machines and the latest models have some features worth checking out. New, fancy zero turn mowers and four wheel steer mowers can make mowing your lawn quicker and easier. Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com takes you through some of those new lawn mower features. Videos Bathroom Exhaust Fans Video Bathroom exhaust fans don't have to be in the bathroom ceiling. You can have a bathroom exhaust fan that works like a central vacuum system, where the motor is hidden up in your attic so that it's whisper quiet. Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, walks you through the basics of those new bathroom fans. Roofing Roof Cleaning Roof cleaning is a task many have to do because moss, lichens and algae can grow on shingles and other roofing materials. Cleaning roof shingles with a pressure washer is possible. Roof shingle cleaning needs to be done carefully with constant inspection to ensure the shingles are not being damaged. I tested a powerful pressure washer on my twenty-year-old roof and was able to clean it without any damage to the shingles. Drywall - Plaster Drywall Tools Drywall tools come in all different types and levels of quality. If you are just going to hang and finish a few sheets, you can get by with basic tools. But if you intend to be working with lots of drywall, it may pay to invest in an assortment of joint knives, t-square, stilts, a drywall taping banjo and any number of other specialty drywall tools. Sheds Shed Ramps Shed ramps are necessary for almost all sheds that have a wooden floor. It is very common for a shed floor to be six or more inches above the outdoor grade level. Shed ramps can be made from wood or metal. Wood ramps are fairly easy to construct, but they must not be too steep. Videos Copper Tubing Flaring Tool Video Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates how to flare the end of soft copper tubing to produces leak-proof joints. A copper tubing flaring tool makes the job simple. But, be careful. Videos Framing Square Video Tim Carter demonstrates the basics of a framing square. Tim shows how to make the marks for a simple roof rafter. Videos Underground Wire Tunnel Video Tim Carter demonstrates how to drill a hole under a sidewalk, driveway or walkway so you can install an underground wire. Plumbing Supplies You Tub You Tub is not a bathroom fixture. It is possible some people might think it is a new bathtub, but such is not the case. It is undoubtedly a misspelling of the popular website You Tube. I have many home improvement videos on You Tube, so I thought I would clarify this on my website. Videos Wood Ceilings Video Tim Carter demonstrates how to use solid-wood beaded ceiling planks to make a wood ceiling. It is important to prestain and urethane the wood before it is installed. Videos Roots In Sewer Line Video Tim Carter shows a clever method that prevents tree roots from entering an underground sewer or septic line. Check for underground utilities before attempting this project. More Headlines

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