Hardware Store Video
Tim Carter visits a local hardware store and points out traditional items that still have everyday uses! What treasures will you find - corks, flypaper, oil cans, clothespins. The list goes on.
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Surge Protector Video
Lightning storms can send power spikes into your home. Tim Carter suggests using a whole house surge protector and point of use surge protectors to protect your home from these power surges. Which are the best surge protectors? That depends upon what you are protecting - televisions, appliances, computers or a laptop surge protector.
Grout Sealer Video
Tim Carter explains the ease of use, mildew prevention and other benefits of grout sealers for your shower and bathroom. Cleaning grout is important before using a grout sealer.
Flower Boxes Video
Tim Carter shows off some features of the new fiberglass flower boxes. These window boxes make great gifts for that special someone. Window flower boxes are a great way to decorate your home.
Framing Square Angles Video
Tim Carter demonstrates how to make professional square angles of different slopes, using a carpenter's framing square. These tips will help you discover how to use a framing square.
Deck Pressure Washer Video
Tim Carter shows you a great alternative to pressure washing your deck. Power washers can do harm when deck cleaning. What can be done?
Drill Bits Video
Tim Carter demonstrates a new set of drill bits. This set features a quick change chuck, that allows a drill bit to be changed in a snap. The set also has combination bits.
Wood Siding Video
Tim Carter demonstrates how to make your paint job and wood siding last for years. Just follow these helpful tips when installing wood siding. It will make your exterior wood siding look great and last longer.
Ceramic Tile Patterns
Ceramic tile has come a long way. A few years back, ceramic tile patterns were the standard square tiles. Now, there are a variety of ceramic wall tile and ceramic floor tile styles available. Installing ceramic tile that looks like bricks or a puzzle is possible! Can't find the pattern you want? You can cut ceramic tile into the shape you want.
Pouring Concrete
How many people does it take to pour concrete? Depends upon a lot of factors. Concrete work is not easy. Pouring a concrete patio where you have to unload the truck 100 feet away from the concrete forms, needs many helpers. Tim uses his concrete calculator to estimate helpers.