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Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates a very simple way to repair hard to get to wood sub floors. A hole in the subfloor can be repaired from above, if there is no access to the subflooring from below.

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Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates two ways to prevent wood from splitting went nailing it down. A nail that is too sharp can be a cause of splitting wood. Drilling a pilot hole can prevent wood from splitting.

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Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates how easy it can be to make a level line across an entire room. It is difficult to do with a standard bubble level. Consider renting a builder's level or transit.

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Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, shows the importance of choosing the right screws for your project. If it is an outdoor project using stainless steel screws can prevent rust. A stainless steel screw or galvanized nails for ideal for decks or swing sets.

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Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates a cordless drill that features forward and reverse and an adjust chuck clutch. With more powerful cordless drill batteries, a cordless drill can handle all your drilling on the next project.

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Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com demonstrates how to wire a 3 way switch. A 3-way switch is different from a standard light switch. Wiring a three way switch is different because of an extra screw terminal.

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