DEAR TIM: I'm in a pickle and not liking it. I moved into an existing home only to discover a few months ago the shingles on my roof are defective. Fortunately, the previous homeowner saved all his product brochures and I know the brand and type of shingle. But I've run into resistance with the […]
Quick Column Summary: How good is radiant heating Calculate heat loss to determine heat needed for your room Use separate electric circuit for mat Do all of the testing steps DEAR TIM: I'm remodeling a small room that has no heat. Radiant heating is really appealing to me because it's so comfortable. I've seen mats […]
Quick Column Summary: Build partition wall for sloped surface 6 tools are all you need Determine correct angles Use a prehung door DEAR TIM: I have an attic space in my home that has small vertical walls that transition to a sloped surface. There's a small flat surface of ceiling area in between the two […]
Cordless hammer drills are capable of drilling holes into solid granite quickly and easily. No need to use sledge hammers and star bits. If your project calls for a full day of drilling, you may want to get a corded drill and a portable power generator.
When it comes to digging a hole or trench, or just moving dirt around, there is a proper shovel for each different job. Use the wrong hand shovel and you could make the job even harder. Check out these tips on selecting the proper shovel for the job.
Do you have a hump in a wall caused by a poor jog of drywall finishing? The humps can appear where a flat seam or a wall stud with a horrible crown cause the high spot in your drywall. Here is a tip on how to hide that drywall hump.
Have you dreamed of building a log cabin yourself? There are many challenges when building a home, especially a log home. The first thing to do would be to go online and spend lots of time at any and all log home association websites.
Painting stucco might not be the best idea to cover up or remove black stains. The stains could be caused by mold or mildew. A good cleaning with oxygen bleach might clear up your stucco.
A foundation doesn't always have to sit on ground. A shorter poured concrete wall can provide support as long as there is proper steel rods connecting the foundation walls.
Tim Carter reports live from the 2013 Milwaukee Tool Conference. Who's there with him? Dan and Eric from http://www.ToolsinAction.com and Cindy Dole from http://www.YourHomeWizards.com. Fun stuff!
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