Thickness of Poured Concrete Foundation Walls
Poured concrete foundation walls come in all sizes, thicknesses, heights and widths. As concrete gets taller, it must get thicker. All of these dimensions are interrelated.
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Foundation Grade Level – Don’t Go Too Low!
Foundation soil grade is important to consider for new home construction and for existing homes. Foundations that don't protrude form the ground enough can suffer drainage and leakage problems. Soil should slope away from the home. If you have a flat lot, drain pipes and trenches can be used to control water flow.
Replace Cast Iron With PVC
Replace Cast Iron with PVC TIPS Only replace cast iron if cracked Cast iron is not noisy like PVC Use stainless-steel hub adapters on cast iron Watch my PVC VIDEOS Below! CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! Tim the Master Plumber Before we go any further, you need to know I'm a master […]
How to Drill Into Steel Like a Pro
How to Drill Into Steel TIPS Drill slow with moderate pressure WATCH my Video Below! Use a proper COBALT metal bit CLICK HERE to BUY NOW Apply clean motor oil to steel to keep bit cool CLICK HERE to get Tim's FREE & FUNNY newsletter! My guess is this summer you’ll be faced with some DIY […]
Getting a New Hardwood Floor Level
Hardwood floor installation can be slowed by an uneven subfloor. Before installing hardwood floors, use a straight edge to find the humps and dips in the subfloor. Then, using a floor leveling compound or asphalt shingles, shim the dips so the floor is level.
Tankless Water Heaters
Tankless water heaters may not be as energy saving as you think. A tankless water heater has a large gas appetite. These heaters are sometimes called on demand water heaters. What's more, some people who buy a tankless water heater end up using more hot water and fuel since the heater never runs out of hot water. This tends to erase all of the projected energy savings.
Load Bearing Wall Identification
A load bearing wall can be tough to identify. Determining load bearing walls and how best to go about removing a load bearing wall are among the most frequent questions I receive. Mechanical and electrical structures may be hiding behind those interior walls as well. How to determine if a wall is load bearing? The safest way to sleep at night is to hire a professional structural engineer.
Whitewashing Brick
Whitewashing is a unique way to provide color to the outside of a home. You can apply it to wood and masonry, but it holds up best when applied to brick. Painting brick looks great but whitewash is almost maintenance free and beautiful.
Install a New Front Door and Save Money
Installing a new front door is an ambitious project, but with the right tools and tips, you can install a door and save money. There are steps to follow to ensure that the door replacement doesn't leak and fits properly.
Sewer Odors in Bathroom
Bathrooms with odors that smell like a sewer may need a simple sewer gas barrier of water to stop the odor.