Pop Rivet Tool Video
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates how a pop rivet gun works. Pop rivets work great to fasten two pieces of thin metal. Tim knows all about being politically correct.
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Building Construction Cameras Video
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, explains why you need to use special cameras to take photos of construction or building defects. A construction photo may help you with a contractor dispute or to find that pipe hidden behind the wall a few years down the road.
House Paint Tips Video
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, shows some sweet tips on how to keep a paint brush looking like new (save that paintbrush sleeve), how to seal paint can lids and how to get professional results when painting with two different color house paints.
Gas Grills Video
Does your gas grill run out of propane in the middle of cooking? Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates the basics for converting outdoor grills from propane to natural gas grills.
Work Clothing Video
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, shows all sorts of work clothing for all seasons and especially rainy days. These work clothes are designed to keep your warm and dry, while allowing you to move.
Pliers Video
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates a variety of different pliers. Among them are needle nose pliers, channel lock pliers, linesman pliers and others.
Metal Hole Punch Video
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates how to cut perfectly round holes in thin metal using metal hole punch tools, sometimes called knockout punches. These hole punches help those round holes when a standard drill bit won't work.
Fancy Crown Molding Corners Video
Tim Carter, from AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates how to make dramatic inside and outside corners with crown molding. This is an easy crown molding installation if you follow Tim's simple crown molding tips.
Cabinet Crown Molding Video
Tim Carter, from AsktheBuilder.com, discusses an easy to install crown molding for making fancy crown molding corners on your cabinets. Cutting crown molding is easy if you follow Tim's tips.
Acrylic House Paint Video
Tim Carter demonstrates why acrylic paint is one to consider for your house paint. When looking for exterior house paint, be sure the paint containing acrylic and urethane, or polyurethane. This acrylic paint has the glue that lasts.