Tim Carter demonstrates the basic tools (pliers, screwdriver, wire strippers) you need for residential electrical repairs, as well as a handy little tool-belt pouch that stores all of the tools. Create your own electrician tool belt with these hand tools.
Tim Carter demonstrates how to install a finish nail using a hammer and nail set. Tim also shows how to do it the fast way with a powered nail gun! Nail guns allow the job to get done quicker and a cordless nail gun does not require an air compressor.
Tim Carter demonstrates how to use hidden French cleats to attach gorgeous fireplace mantels to a wall. A clever way to attach the fireplace mantel to the wall without using screws or nails.
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates all the cool things about reciprocating saws, especially cordless reciprocation saws!
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates why simple pipe scaffolding is an excellent tool to use for outdoor painting projects. It provides more solid, stable work area than a ladder.
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates how a pop rivet gun works. Pop rivets work great to fasten two pieces of thin metal. Tim knows all about being politically correct.
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, explains why you need to use special cameras to take photos of construction or building defects. A construction photo may help you with a contractor dispute or to find that pipe hidden behind the wall a few years down the road.
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, shows all sorts of work clothing for all seasons and especially rainy days. These work clothes are designed to keep your warm and dry, while allowing you to move.
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates a variety of different pliers. Among them are needle nose pliers, channel lock pliers, linesman pliers and others.
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates how to cut perfectly round holes in thin metal using metal hole punch tools, sometimes called knockout punches. These hole punches help those round holes when a standard drill bit won't work.
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