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In this issue, a personal lesson in nail-gun safety, an upcoming review on a mortar gun, tips on drywall finishing and on sanding drywall. A review of spray painting return-air registers, my birthday golf outing, news from Saver Systems, and the Stain Solver oxygen bleach sale.

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Marble tile flooring makes for a great bathroom floor. Marble flooring tiles come in a variety of colors and densities. Be sure the subfloor is solid and even when installing marble tile floors. Cleaning marble tile is easy if done on a regular basis.

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There is an alternative to cement backerboard. The new ceramic tile backerboard has a  water resistant gypsum core with a fiberglass mat backing and a blue waterproof coating on the side. When installing backer board, be sure to use the special backer board screws.

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In this issue, getting the old house ready for sale, an electric lawn mower test, remodeling or new construction photo tip, carbon monoxide detectors, upcoming Stain Solver sale, hot attics and attic fans, and framing a pocket door.

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A bathroom mirror has to be hung properly. Moving  improperly hung bathroom mirrors and possibly the bathroom mirror lights, after they have been installed can be a major project. Use a bathroom wall mirror template when having the bathroom built.

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Tim Carter walks you through the third step of how to grout ceramic floor tiles. Discover how to sponge the grouted joints perfectly to get professional results.

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Tim Carter shares his grouting tips as he tackles the second step of grouting ceramic floor tiles. He shows how to apply sanded grout and strike the joints to remove excess grout.

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Tim Carter demonstrates how to mix sanded floor grout and gives helpful tips to make your grouting job go smoothly. One step is tile & grout cleaning to ensure color match.

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An outdoor porch is a great place to spend an evening. Using the proper outdoor porch lighting, you can enjoy the outdoors and see into the night. Be sure your outdoor porch furniture, including that outdoor porch swing, can handle the elements.

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Garden and storage sheds make great projects. Garden storage sheds need to be sized properly to fit all your tools and work area.  Check with your local zoning commission to see if your garden storage shed will require a building permit.

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