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Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, gives some helpful tips on installing batt insulation in your home. Wear protective clothing when handling fiberglass insulation. Installing home insulation properly will help you save energy.

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Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates a very simple way to repair hard to get to wood sub floors. A hole in the subfloor can be repaired from above, if there is no access to the subflooring from below.

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Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates two ways to prevent wood from splitting went nailing it down. A nail that is too sharp can be a cause of splitting wood. Drilling a pilot hole can prevent wood from splitting.

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Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates how easy it can be to make a level line across an entire room. It is difficult to do with a standard bubble level. Consider renting a builder's level or transit.

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Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, shows the importance of choosing the right screws for your project. If it is an outdoor project using stainless steel screws can prevent rust. A stainless steel screw or galvanized nails for ideal for decks or swing sets.

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Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates a cordless drill that features forward and reverse and an adjust chuck clutch. With more powerful cordless drill batteries, a cordless drill can handle all your drilling on the next project.

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