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Adding Shutters To Garage Windows

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Tim Carter

A reader uses cedar fence slats to create window shutters for his garage.

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Bathroom Shelves

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Tim Carter

Lewis Allan shares photos of his bathroom shelf project.

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Ladder Safety Tip

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Tim Carter

Certain types of ladders can create dangerous situations. Read what happened to one of my readers.

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Building Steps Tip

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Tim Carter

Make stair rabbets the correct way. The wrong way could weaken your stairs.

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Steam And Wood Flooring

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Tim Carter

Steam cleaning a wooden floor might not be the best idea.

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Fascinating Folding Door Hardware

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Tim Carter

Folding doors save space and go with any architectural style.

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Cutting The Rug

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Tim Carter

Tip on removing carpeting and disposing of it.

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March 10, 2012 Newsletter & Tips

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Tim Carter

Accccckkkkkk! Boy oh boy, did my email last night create some bewilderment and discombobulation. You may have gone to Amazon and saw my How to Grout Ceramic Floor Tile eBook was not free. You possibly got a crabby look on your face and then reported back to me. Here's what happened. It's a matter of […]

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March 9, 2012 Newsletter & Tips

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Tim Carter

This is NOT a normal newsletter in case you just subscribed in the past few days. Watch for a real newsletter on Tuesday. FREE Grouting Ceramic Tile eBook! If Amazon does it's job, starting Saturday, March 10, 2012, you can get my new Kindle eBook How to Grout Ceramic Floor Tile for FREE. But just […]

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What is Radiant Heat?

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Tim Carter

Radiant heat is by no means new. Different form forced-air systems, it uses electromagnetic, infrared waves to heat. Radiant heating systems are a little more expensive to install but provide silent, clean and comfortable heat.

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