Tim talks about a recent e-mail he got from a builder in Chicago concerning quality control and building. He also answers callers' questions about framing attic stairs, water heater gas and water line connections, wiring insulation, screws for metal studs and drywall, hardwood flooring over concrete, mold and prefinished hardwood flooring.
Tim talks about the unusual warm January weather in Cincinnati and noise cancellation earmuffs he found at the Builders Show. Tim answers callers' question about a roofing installation from Home Depot, using Stain Solver to clean a whirlpool tub, a dryer sweep, plumbing leak costs, solar energy and solar heating, laminate flooring and a basement bar.
Tim gives his review of the Builders Show he attended last week and helping Hurricane Katrina victims. He also answers callers' questions about wet crawlspaces, hanging an oak slab mantel, spray insulation and moving a washing machine from one place to another.
On today's show Tim talks with Mark Feldman from Campbell Hausfeld about cordless drills, cordless battery care and laser levels. Tim also answers callers' questions about insulating a bath tub, air vents, cold air leaking in windows and portable generators.
Home Depot sells home building and remodeling products. Home Depot also installs many of the products they sell. Sometimes the jobs go well and other times Home Depot customers have problems. The problem jobs generate Home Depot complaints.
A pilot light is an endangered species. Some gas appliances still have them, but more and more electronic ignition is how a furnace, water heater or gas cooktop starts up. Finding a pilot light is easy.
Noise cancelling headphones do a great job of stopping noise pollution in your ears. Noise control is important, because you can damage your hearing if you do not use noise control products as part of your safety equipment when working.
Concrete foundations need to be durable to support the building that is built above. Concrete foundation repair can become very expensive after the entire building is constructed.
Tim talks about a book he's reading called Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea and his new John Deere snow plow. He answers callers' questions about eliminating a tub ring, cleaning discolored grout, cutting a hole for a porcelain sink, ceiling fans, bathroom fan venting, the proper way to hang drywall and setting a toilet on new tile.
On today's show, Tim answers callers' questions on bird netting, mold in the home and concrete around a lamp post.
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