LATEST ARTICLES
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Home Plumbing
Whether you are doing home plumbing repair or home plumbing maintenance, you might need a little home plumbing help. Your home plumbing might have to pass a plumbing code inspection. All the joints and piping will have to meet with the approval of your local plumbing inspector.
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July 2, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips
In this issue, my Mom is laid to rest, new respect for Hospice, beware of air-cooler clever ads, a forensic shower-pan discovery, concrete sealers and concrete masonry sealers, framing a sliding pocket door, new Stain Solver web site, the Fire Pit chat and latest columns.
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Brick Mortar
Brick mortar is the glue that holds bricks together. Brick mortar repair varies depending on the repair job. Mortar for your brick patio has to be stronger then wall mortar. Using the right mixture will keep your brick and mortar stuck together for years.
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House Cleaning
You don’t need professional house cleaning to make the exterior of your house to look like new. Cleaning houses can be done with oxygen bleach. The house cleaning supplies required are a sprayer, hose, long-handled brush and oxygen bleach. -
June 16, 2009 AsktheBuilder News And Tips
In this issue, saving sweet moola, what is the payback period, Mom's condition, summer to do list, nail guns, a pocket door, clean with Stain Solver oxygen bleach instead of painting, surfing safely, wind turbines, the fire pit and my recent columns.
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Old Windows
Should old windows be replaced? Does an old window cost me more in heating costs? Older windows may not have the insulation value of new windows. But you have to consider the payback period when deciding to replace old windows. You may not start saving money right away.
LATEST VIDEOS
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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. -
DeWALT Wet Saw Video
Tim Carter demonstrates how to use a DeWALT wet saw and what features to look for when purchasing a diamond tile saw. -
Thinset On Concrete Video
Tim Carter shares some tips for installing ceramic tile on concrete using thinset mortar.
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Thinset For Ceramic Tile Floors Video
Tim Carter shares some tips about using thinset for installing a ceramic tile floor.He explains why using thinset mortar is fantastic for ceramic tile and how to mix it correctly.
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Wet Saw Indoors Video
Tim Carter shows one solution that allows you to cut tile with a wet saw indoors without ruining the interior of your home.
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Removing Drywall Tip Video
Tim Carter shares a tip for removing drywall that will prevent unneeded damage to surrounding walls. Before doing any wall demo, make sure you do the necessary preparations to save yourself time and money.
