House settling cracks drive people crazy. People wonder how to identify house foundation cracks or any sort of cracks. Planning ahead on your new home construction will save you foundation movement and cracking in the future.
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Credit Card Skimmer - They are out there! This is a video I put up to PROTECT my AsktheBuilder.com newsletter subscribers from credit card fraud. Always check. This is not complete protection as the electronic skimmer can be placed inside the gas pump in less than 40 seconds.
Cast Iron Tub Repair TIPS Use Stain Solver Certified organic oxygen bleach to clean tub Clear rapid-set epoxy and matching paint works well Off-the-shelf products may work Do a small test first CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE& FUNNY Newsletter Repairing a chipped or scratched cast-iron tub is easy. The trick is to use the […]
If punch list items have not been completed before you pay the builder in full, you may be left punching yourself. Repair of the unfinished items may fall to you, as many builders lose interest in a job as it gets towards the end. If money has been received in full, only conscience may bring the builder back to work on small items. Fear not. You can fix them yourself, and with better results. The tips are here.
Removing caulk to replace it because of mold and mildew is a time consuming job. The good news is that the replacement caulk can now contain a mildewcide to kill mildew off. Some of these are colored caulks that come with lifetime guarantees.
Dresser Falls on Twins - Bolt Your Dresser to the Wall You can see in the above video how the twins decided to climb up on the dresser to have some fun. The issue is that it could have ended badly with the one twin being suffocated or dying from a crushed skull. Children do […]
Coal Fire on Titanic There was a recent story floating around the Internet that a coal fire may have contributed to the sinking of the HMS Titanic. CLICK HERE to read one of the stories. I'm a master plumber, albeit not a PhD metallurgist, and am here to tell you that if you try to unsolder […]
Finishing drywall is an acquired skill, like driving a car. From mixing the joint compound correctly to drywall taping and applying the second coat, here are my top finishing drywall tips to help you get professional results.
Drywall is the product of choice to finish interior walls. But there are different drywall types and it pays to install the right drywall in the right location. Special drywall that is moisture-resistant is made for wet locations. Regular drywall can fall apart if it is allowed to get wet on a regular basis.
Judy H. lives in OH. She had a great question. "Hi, Tim. Hope you can advise me. We have an original porcelain bathtub (57 years old). In 1990, we had it glazed by BathCrest, who are no longer in business. The glaze has now started to peel around the drain. I'd like to keep the […]
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