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Removing excess grout from your tile floor is a challenging but not impossible project. You need a few simple items to ensure no damage to your ceramic tile. You will need patience to make the grout lines look smooth. Be sure to give yourself enough time for this job.

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Crawlspace Encapsulation TIPS Lots of incorrect info out there Bare soil pumps up water constantly  Rectangle vents all but worthless Cover soil with special plastic CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! DEAR TIM: My head is spinning from all of the conflicting information I'm seeing online about crawl space encapsulation. Should it […]

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A concrete block foundation can be stronger than a poured concrete foundation. They differ in the size of gravel used, and that concrete blocks are hollow while poured concrete is solid. Reinforcing steel can be used to strengthen either material.

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Foundation soil grade is important to consider for new home construction and for existing homes. Foundations that don't protrude form the ground enough can suffer drainage and leakage problems. Soil should slope away from the home. If you have a flat lot, drain pipes and trenches can be used to control water flow.

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Replace Cast Iron with PVC TIPS Only replace cast iron if cracked Cast iron is not noisy like PVC Use stainless-steel hub adapters on cast iron Watch my PVC VIDEOS Below! CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! Tim the Master Plumber Before we go any further, you need to know I'm a master […]

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Hardwood floor installation can be slowed by an uneven subfloor. Before installing hardwood floors, use a straight edge to find the humps and dips in the subfloor. Then, using a floor leveling compound or asphalt shingles, shim the dips so the floor is level.

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Tankless water heaters may not be as energy saving as you think. A tankless water heater has a large gas appetite. These heaters are sometimes called on demand water heaters. What's more, some people who buy a tankless water heater end up using more hot water and fuel since the heater never runs out of hot water. This tends to erase all of the projected energy savings.

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A load bearing wall can be tough to identify. Determining load bearing walls and how best to go about removing a load bearing wall are among the most frequent questions I receive. Mechanical and electrical structures may be hiding behind those interior walls as well. How to determine if a wall is load bearing? The safest way to sleep at night is to hire a professional structural engineer.

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Whitewashing is a unique way to provide color to the outside of a home. You can apply it to wood and masonry, but it holds up best when applied to brick. Painting brick looks great but whitewash is almost maintenance free and beautiful.

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