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Inspection Report

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Tim Carter

An home inspection report from an independent home inspector can save you aggravation and money. Home inspections should be carried out prior to moving into the new home. Obtain a copy of the inspection report and review it with the builder.

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Laying Tile Video

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Tim Carter

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.

Posted in Bathrooms Videos, Ceramic Tile, Ceramic Tile Videos, Flooring Videos, Videos | 1 Comment

DeWALT Wet Saw Video

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter demonstrates how to use a DeWALT wet saw and what features to look for when purchasing a diamond tile saw.

Posted in Bathrooms Videos, Ceramic Tile, Ceramic Tile Videos, DIY, DIY Videos, New Construction Videos, Remodeling Videos, Tools, Tools Videos, Videos | Leave a comment

Thinset On Concrete Video

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter shares some tips for installing ceramic tile on concrete using thinset mortar.

Posted in Bathrooms Videos, Ceramic Tile, Ceramic Tile Videos, DIY, DIY Videos, Flooring, Flooring Videos, Remodeling Videos, Videos | 1 Comment

Thinset For Ceramic Tile Floors Video

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Tim Carter

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.

Posted in Bathrooms Videos, DIY, DIY Videos, Flooring, Flooring Videos, Remodeling Videos, Videos | 3 Comments

Wet Saw Indoors Video

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter shows one solution that allows you to cut tile with a wet saw indoors without ruining the interior of your home.

Posted in Bathrooms Videos, DIY, DIY Videos, Flooring, Flooring Videos, New Construction Videos, Remodeling Videos, Tools, Tools Videos, Videos | 1 Comment

Removing Drywall Tip Video

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Tim Carter

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.

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Wall Removal Video

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter walks you through the steps to determine if a wall is load bearing or not. Before removing a wall, you must make sure that it is not load bearing, or you can collapse your home.

Posted in DIY, DIY Videos, Remodeling Videos, Videos | 5 Comments

Ice Safety Video

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter shares some tips for being safe while venturing out on a frozen lake. Ice safety is a serious matter and with the right precautions you can enjoy yourself while out on the ice.

Posted in Outdoor Projects, Outdoor Projects Videos, Outdoor Videos, Videos | Leave a comment

Ice Drilling Video

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter demonstrates one way to drill ice by using a chip auger bit on a cordless. Ice drilling helps you gauge how thick the ice is on a lake. Lake ice can be unpredictable, and it's a good idea to use a drill to know how thick the ice is.

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