New copper pipe fittings already come with the solder in them. This video, hosted by Tim Carter, shows you how to solder copper pipe using these copper fittings.
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Soldering copper pipes is an important skill for many home improvement projects. Tim Carter shows you how to solder copper pipe to get a water tight seal.
A toilet flange must be installed correctly for your toilet to be aligned with the bathroom wall. Tim Carter shares an easy tip on how to install a toilet floor flange.
Toilets, how do they work? Tim Carter explains the basics of how a toilet brings water in and waste out. A new toilet uses 1.6 gallons of water which produces the energy to flush waste away. This water is stored in the commode tank and the flapper valve allows the water to move when flushed.
Radiant barrier insulation saves money and lowers the cost of heating your home. This video demonstrates how to install radiant barrier, attic insulation foil chips, in your attic to reflect heat and cold and save energy.
Exterior door insulation is essential to keep out the elements. Tim Carter walks you through the steps to ensure that your exterior door is insulated properly. Your exterior door will be sealed tight if you follow Tim's insulation tips about fiberglass insulation, spray foam insulation and flashing tape.
Exterior door installation is a job you can tackle with these tips from Tim Carter. From flashing to putting in shims, Tim walks you through all the steps for installing exterior doors in your home.
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates gutter guards and the challenges these products face once installed. Gutter cleaning can be a constant headache for a homeowner. What should you consider when purchasing a gutter guard or gutter cover?
Soldering copper pipe with ball valves is an easy way to shut off your water during a remodeling job. Tim Carter walks you through sweating ball valves and soldering copper pipe. By installing a ball valve now, you'll save yourself a lot of work and soldering later.
A wet dry shop vac is a common tool in most households. This video shows you some of the latest advancements in wet dry vacuum technology. There is the traditional wet dry shop-vac and the upscale model. They both can suck up water from a flood, pick up saw dust or to vacuum up the things you don't want inside your regular vacuum. The traditional shopvac has an on/off switch. The upscale model has up to four switches which include a self cleaning switch and a switch to hook up another piece of equipment.
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