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.
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates some cool features on a cordless jigsaw. Jigsaws today have a very simple way to change blades and some have small fan to blow dust out of the way.
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates some helpful installation tips for gas water heaters and electric water heaters. Replace the pressure relief valve when replacing the hot water heater.
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates tips you should know before installing ceramic tile over plywood or OSB. Coat the plywood subflooring with a water based urethane before laying tile.
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates how to drill holes in clay soil and fill them with gravel to prevent foundation cracks. During droughts, the soil around the foundation can contract and cause a foundation crack.
You can install glass blocks yourself with these simple tips from Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com. You can make glass block windows, showers, walls and much more, once you learn the basics of glass block installation.
Lawn mowers and lawn tractors are great machines and the latest models have some features worth checking out. New, fancy zero turn mowers and four wheel steer mowers can make mowing your lawn quicker and easier. Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com takes you through some of those new lawn mower features. Riding lawn mowers have come a long way.
A pressure washer is a fantastic tool, but if used incorrectly can cause many problems. Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com demonstrates the basics about pressure washers and power washers so you get excellent results without hurting your property or yourself.
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