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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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Ceramic Tile Wall Gap TIPS Back of tile should rest on finished wall Any gap should never be greater than 1/8 inch Get photos of great finish details Include photos with bid and contract CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! DEAR TIM: I’m having a small bathroom remodeled. My wife and I […]

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If you're a new, or newer, subscriber, then you've got no idea about what's going to happen this issue. Every now and then I share an amazing new product with you in a fun and challenging way. Today's one of those days. I'm VERY EXCITED about this new product because it's a game changer. It's […]

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Home inspection is a huge industry. Home inspectors look for drainage, structural, moisture and defects in a home. Home inspection training takes a while and requires experience. With my home inspection checklist, you can do the entire process yourself!

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There are a variety of toilet bowl cleaners available. Store-bought bathroom cleaners don’t always do the job completely. Muriatic acid is a strong toilet bowl cleaner, but requires special care when using it. A good toilet bowl brush will be needed when cleaning your toilet.

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Foundation drainage systems are one of the most important aspects of residential construction. Installing drainage systems are also one of the most misunderstood aspects. Because these systems are usually deeply buried and cannot be easily modified or corrected, it is vitally important that they are installed correctly. Foundation drainage systems which are installed properly can serve a dual roll.

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Attic insulation is accomplished with either fiberglass blankets (batt) or blown in insulation. Batt insulation is available at home centers and lumberyards. Blown in insulation requires a professional. Before choosing blown vs. batt insulation, take time to read this column.

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Your job is to CLICK  the five links just below. Once at each page, study the photos you'll see. These links were shown in my February 5, 2017 AsktheBuilder Newsletter. You can click each of the photos to see a BIGGER one. This will help you later when you take the funny quiz below. Some of […]

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When it comes to tile & grout cleaning, there is an easier way to clean tile grout. Knowing how to clean tile grout this method will save you hard scrubbing and your ceramic tiles will look brand new.

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