House Wrap and Vapor Barrier TIPS House wraps go on outside surface of house under siding Vapor barriers go on warm side of wall - See Below WATCH videos below for help Great improvements in newer house wraps CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! Janice Rozier, who lives in Folkston, GA, sent […]
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 […]
Trimming & Cutting Wallpaper TIPS Patience and some skill needed Simple tools, but special razor knife Use special primer on walls - See below! Start plumb out of each corner CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! DEAR TIM: I've decided to install some wallpaper. It's a small room, so it shouldn't be […]
Do you have worn spots on your hardwood floors? Here is a hardwood floor finish repair tip that will save you money and restore your floor finish.
Here are 20 ceramic wall tile installation tips for the best ceramic tile installation. Installing ceramic wall tile has never been easier!
There are three basic types of membrane roofing for flat roof repair. These roofing materials enable you to basically shrink wrap your roof! Flat roof membranes take the roof leak worry of yesteryear out of owning a flat roof.
Cleaning mortar off bricks is a common problem. Brick mortar can be taken off bricks using an acid. Use care when cleaning brick on your project.
Granite sealer is to granite as urethane is to hardwood flooring. Granite sealers must be applied to granite countertops to prevent deep stains within the stone. Not all granite countertop sealers are the same. There are different levels of quality. Look for a granite counter sealer that offers years of protection, and costs the most amount of money. These are usually the best.
Blacktop or asphalt installation over concrete can be very successful. But, consider an alternative - concrete overlays. You can do this yourself or have a contractor make your driveway truly unique with stamped and colored concrete.
Fiberglass doors can be painted or stained. Staining fiberglass doors requires a clean surface and drying time between thin coats of stain. Painting fiberglass doors begins with a latex primer before applying exterior paint. Here are some tips for finishing exterior fiberglass doors.
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