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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.

Posted in New Construction Videos, Tools, Tools Videos, Videos | Leave a comment

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.

Posted in Lots, Lots Videos, New Construction Videos, Outdoor Videos, Tools, Tools Videos, Videos | Leave a comment

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.

Posted in New Construction Videos, Tools, Tools Videos, Videos | Leave a comment

Nail Guns Video

Posted on July 2, 2007 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter describes various types of nail guns - cordless nail gun, electric nail gun, and gas powered nail gun. He also demonstrates how to use a nail gun.

Posted in New Construction Videos, Tools, Tools Videos, Videos | Leave a comment

Foundation Watering Video

Posted on June 29, 2007 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter demonstrates a few easy ways to keep the base of your house from getting structural cracks. Foundation cracks can occur during extremely dry weather. The soil dries up and pulls away from your foundation. Keep your foundation watered to help avoid house settlement.

Posted in Foundation, Foundation Videos, New Construction Videos, Outdoor Projects, Outdoor Projects Videos, Outdoor Videos, Videos | Leave a comment

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