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Spray Foam Insulation Under Concrete Slab Video

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Tim Carter

Spray Foam Insulation Under Concrete Slab Tim Carter demonstrates how quick and easy it is to use spray foam to insulate around plumbing in a basement bathroom remodel. Tim CarterTim built custom homes and did ultra-custom remodeling for 20+ years before launching his Ask the Builder media presence. He was selected as one of the […]

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Gravel Around Plumbing Drain Pipe Video

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter demonstrates how to place gravel around and below a basement plumbing pipe and why it's important to do this. Tim CarterTim built custom homes and did ultra-custom remodeling for 20+ years before launching his Ask the Builder media presence. He was selected as one of the Big 50 by Remodeling magazine in 1993. […]

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How to Install Shower Drain Pipe Part 3 Video

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Tim Carter

How to Install Shower Drain Pipe Part 3 Tim Carter demonstrates the proper technique when fitting and gluing the PVC pipe together to finish installing the shower drain. Tim CarterTim built custom homes and did ultra-custom remodeling for 20+ years before launching his Ask the Builder media presence. He was selected as one of the […]

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How to Install Shower Drain Pipe Part 2 Video

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter demonstrates the steps to take in order to place and appropriately measure the PVC to install the shower drain. Tim CarterTim built custom homes and did ultra-custom remodeling for 20+ years before launching his Ask the Builder media presence. He was selected as one of the Big 50 by Remodeling magazine in 1993. […]

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How to Install Shower Drain Pipe Part 1 Video

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter explains what to look out for when you install a new shower drain in an existing concrete slab. Tim CarterTim built custom homes and did ultra-custom remodeling for 20+ years before launching his Ask the Builder media presence. He was selected as one of the Big 50 by Remodeling magazine in 1993. This […]

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How to Relocate Shower Drain Part 2 Video

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Tim Carter

How to Relocate Shower Drain Part 2 Tim Carter continues to explain various tricks that help when moving a basement shower drain. NOTE FROM TIM: Please do yourself a favor and WATCH all of the following videos that cover the entire aspect of relocating this drain: Tim CarterTim built custom homes and did ultra-custom remodeling […]

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How to Relocate Shower Drain Part 1 Video

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Tim Carter

How to Relocate Shower Drain Part 1 Tim Carter demonstrates the steps to take when relocating a shower drain. Tim CarterTim built custom homes and did ultra-custom remodeling for 20+ years before launching his Ask the Builder media presence. He was selected as one of the Big 50 by Remodeling magazine in 1993. This award […]

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Basement Concrete Slab Removal Tips Video

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter explains several tips to help when removing concrete around a basement shower drain. Tim CarterTim built custom homes and did ultra-custom remodeling for 20+ years before launching his Ask the Builder media presence. He was selected as one of the Big 50 by Remodeling magazine in 1993. This award gave birth to Ask […]

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Concrete Block Door Opening

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Tim Carter

DEAR TIM: I live in a very common home here in Florida. Most are built from concrete block. Twenty years ago, a room addition was added to the home and the rear exterior concrete block wall became an interior wall. A window was removed to create a pass through to the room addition. Now we […]

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DIY Shed AsktheBuilder Flat Blocking for Floor Joists Video

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter discusses what you need to think about before you install flat 2 x 4 blocking in between floor joists when using plywood that's NOT tongue and groove. For more DIY Shed building tips and information and to purchase the actual plans for the shed in this video, click the following links: SHED PLANNING: […]

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