How to Grout Ceramic Floor Tile Below are the four videos in the How To Grout Ceramic Tile series. The key to success when grouting ceramic tile is controlling water. Too much water in any step will ruin the grout. Grout ruined with too much water will crack and turn to powder in a short […]
Traditional sink p-traps are time tested and they plain simply work. Mechanical p-trap substitutes are subject to failure. If the membrane doesn't close completely, sewer gas or small rodents could enter into your home.
Tim Carter shows how easy it is to install a Tiny Titan Compact Water Heater. This is a great point of use water heater when you don't need a lot of hot water.
Leaks around the tub can be due to bad caulking or missing caulk. Preparation is one of the most important tips when using tub caulk. The tub and wall tiles must be clean and dry before applying the caulk.
Tim Carter visits the Delta / Brizo Dreamo2 Showroom in Chicago. Manager Kelly Litton conducts the tour.
Your septic tank needs to be pumped out from time to time. But that time frame is based on a number of factors including the number of people in the household and the size of the septic tank system.
Tim Carter demonstrates the tools not to use to cut pex tubing. He then shows a wicked cool little cutter that does a perfect job in seconds.
There are several possible causes of cracks in your marble floors. Using wall grout, you can do floor repairs and hide those cracks. Oxygen bleach makes a great marble floor cleaner.
Because of the current economy, many homeowners are doing more of their own repairs, including plumbing. Be sure to check your local requirements, some areas only allow a licensed plumber to do the work. If you are allowed to work on your piping, here are some tips on working with pex plumbing tubing.
Discounted ceramic tile can save you money, but the cheap ceramic tile may not last. To save on adhesive, underlayment and grout, consider the new snap together ceramic floor tile. The ceramic tile flooring installation using these tiles is faster and the flooring is available for use immediately after the last ceramic tiles are set.
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