Having a flat floor is critical when installing ceramic tile. High or low spots in the floor can cause the tile to crack. A new electronic laser level helps you locate the high or low spots in your floor.
Having a flat floor is critical when installing ceramic tile. High or low spots in the floor can cause the tile to crack. A new electronic laser level helps you locate the high or low spots in your floor.
How To Slope Drain Lines TIPS Drain and vent lines must slope - Period Too much slope in a drain line is bad WATCH plumbing vent pipe video below Support pipes so slope is permanent CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! Jennifer Brown, who lives in Panama City, FL, purchased a new […]
Here are 20 ceramic wall tile installation tips for the best ceramic tile installation. Installing ceramic wall tile has never been easier!
Grouting tile can take a toll on your knees and back without proper protection. Discover how to grout tile that will last. Ceramic tile grout is available in several forms. Tile grouting requires the proper type and the proper mixture. Follow these tips and with a little grouting practice, you will get great results on your ceramic tile flooring or ceramic wall tile.
Tile Falls Off Wall TIPS Organic glue skins over Walls not flat Thinset is best adhesive Cover fast before it dries CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! DEAR TIM: The 8-inch by 10-inch wall tiles in my bathroom are bulging out in places. I pushed on them and they moved. Further investigation […]
Chipped tile repair is easy if you have the right products and some skill. You need oil paint that matches the color of the tile, special primer and clear two-part marine epoxy. It is also a good idea to have some toothpicks handy.
A washing machine may spring a leak at the water shut off valve. Simple remedies work, but replacing with a ball valve is worth the time.
A pot filler faucet is a wonderful addition to your kitchen cooktop. My wife loves her new pot filler, since it saves half the work of carrying water around the kitchen. Pot filler faucets come in many different sizes and finishes, but there are very important steps to take when installing a pot filler faucet. The trouble is, there is no standard height to install a pot filler.
A garbage disposal will not harm your septic system! In fact, it can be an advantage to helping your septic tank function well. Size your septic tank system correctly and maintain it regularly, and your septic disposal will do its job right.
Tired of grout lines? Try replacing your ceramic tile tub and shower surround with cultured marble. It is waterproof and keeps its shine for years with minimal care.
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