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Y2K Video

Posted on July 2, 2007 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter demonstrates the best ways to prepare for Y2K. (Remember back when the world was going to end when we switched centuries? Turned out to be nothing. See how Tim was going to get ready.)

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Hand and Power Tools Video

Posted on July 2, 2007 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter outlines his two lists of power tools and hand tools, that are great as gifts. One tool list is a must have for everyone home owner and the other is the dream list. Whatever your remodeling project is, you will need certain woodworking tools, power tools and hand tools. See how your tool list matches Tim's.

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Cleaning Up Oil Spills Video

Posted on July 2, 2007 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter demonstrates how to get an oil stain off a concrete or blacktop driveway. Stain removal is possible, but the oil stain removal should be done as soon as possible.

Posted in Asphalt - Blacktop, Asphalt Videos, Concrete Videos, Outdoor Videos, Videos | 2 Comments

Coping Saw Video

Posted on July 2, 2007 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter shows how to easily cut perfect angles for trim in the corners of your room. Use of a coping saw will work when the corner is not perfectly square.

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Gutter Cleaning Video

Posted on July 2, 2007 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter demonstrates two really simple ways to safely clean the gutters at your home. One of his gutter cleaning tools has more power! Gutter cleaning is one of those Fall outdoor projects.

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

Caulking Video

Posted on July 2, 2007 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter demonstrates great ways to caulk tiles with a caulk gun and some acrylic or latex grout. These how to caulk tips will ensure a professional look to your painting project.

Posted in Caulk, Caulk Videos, Painting - Staining, Painting / Staining Videos, Remodeling Videos, Videos | Leave a comment

Rototiller Video

Posted on July 2, 2007 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter demonstrates easy ways to level a yard, make a drench or dig a hole with a rototiller or power tiller. A garden tiller works wonders on getting that soil ready to plant.

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Driveway Repair Video

Posted on July 2, 2007 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter demonstrates really simple ways to repair either blacktop or concrete driveways. Repair blacktop driveways before you apply the driveway sealer.

Posted in Asphalt - Blacktop, Asphalt Videos, Concrete Defects, Concrete Defects Videos, Concrete Videos, Outdoor Videos, Videos | Leave a comment

Concrete Driveway Sealer Video

Posted on July 2, 2007 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter demonstrates the correct way to seal a concrete driveway. A concrete sealer will protect your driveway. Get a good driveway sealer that contains silane - siloxane.

Posted in Concrete Installation, Concrete Installation Videos, Concrete Videos, Outdoor Videos, Videos | 7 Comments

Tool Rental Video

Posted on July 2, 2007 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter shows many professional tools that can be rented for projects at your home. Tool rental is an affordable alternative to purchasing tools you don't use all that often.

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