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Water Heater Manufacturers

Posted on July 10, 2007 by Tim Carter

Hot water heaters are used in just about everyone's home. Below are some of the water heater manufacturers. Call them or check their web sites for additional product information.

Posted in Bathrooms, Plumbing Design | Leave a comment

50 Dream Home Design Tips

Posted on July 6, 2007 by Tim Carter

Building the perfect home is a dream we all have. But, dream homes can be expensive. Your new house plan has to include all the features you desire. Here are some new home design tips to get you thinking.

Posted in New Construction | 3 Comments

Masking Tape Video

Posted on July 5, 2007 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter explains how to chose the right tape for each job. Not all masking tapes will do all the jobs. There is now a special painters' tape, colored masking tape and a measuring tape.

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

Paint Brushes Video

Posted on July 5, 2007 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter explains how to select the right paint brush for your paint job. Paint brushes are available in a variety of widths and shapes. Some are designed to match a particular paint.

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

Pocket Hole Jig Video

Posted on July 5, 2007 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter demonstrates how to attach two pieces of wood without seeing the screws or nails. A pocket hole jig allows you to drill the proper holes. Making bookcases with pocket hole drilling allows for hidden joint connectors. Since it does not use glue, you can disassemble the pieces if required.

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Tar And Chip Driveway Video

Posted on July 5, 2007 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter shows a different kind of driveway - tar and chip driveway. Looks better than a standard blacktop driveway and it can be customized!

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

Exterior Painting Video

Posted on July 3, 2007 by Tim Carter

Anyone can paint. But to get professional looking results, preparation is the key when answering the question - how to paint a house. Tim Carter demonstrates the proper way to get ready for painting that house.

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Home Design Software Video

Posted on July 3, 2007 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter demonstrates just how helpful some home design software can be when drawing up plans for landscaping, building, or remodeling. 3D home design software allows you to see what the house will look like before it is built.

Posted in House Plans, House Plans Video, New Construction Videos, Videos | Leave a comment

Water Heater Recirculating Pumps Video

Posted on July 3, 2007 by Tim Carter

A water heater recirculating pump can get hot water to your bathroom when you need, without delays. Tim Carter shows one pump with a great built-in timer.

Posted in Bathrooms Videos, Plumbing Design, Plumbing Design Videos, Plumbing Supplies, Plumbing Supplies Videos, Videos | 4 Comments

Shovels Video

Posted on July 3, 2007 by Tim Carter

Which shovel should I use? Tim Carter explains how to choose the right shovels for the right jobs. There are even special shovels designed just for gardening tools.

Posted in New Construction Videos, Tools, Tools Videos, Videos | 1 Comment

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