Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates the importance of properly adjusted door hinges.
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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.
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates how to easily erect scaffolding at your own home. A scaffold makes reaching those high jobs easier and safer.
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates some sweet tips to make straight cuts when cutting wood.
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.
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.
Brick wall leakage happens frequently. Often it is invisible, but in certain situations the water makes it inside the home. Water from brick wall leaks enters through the tiny contact zone where the mortar touches each brick.
Roof cleaning is a task many have to do because moss, lichens and algae can grow on shingles and other roofing materials. Cleaning roof shingles with a pressure washer is possible. Roof shingle cleaning needs to be done carefully with constant inspection to ensure the shingles are not being damaged. I tested a powerful pressure washer on my twenty-year-old roof and was able to clean it without any damage to the shingles.
Have you ever thought about how a builder develops a price for a new home? If they are a tract builder that constructs 100 or more homes per year, they have very accurate cost per square foot numbers for many things. Their sub-contractors are basically employees and often guarantee the cost of goods and services for a certain time period.
Using plywood as a floor underlayment can be a problem if you are applying thinset directly on it. Water and plywood do not mix. I had a floor pop over night. However, gypsum fiber underlayment can help prevent floor pops.
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