A table saw is often one of the first big woodworking tools purchased by homeowners. This AsktheBuilder.com video takes you through all of the features of table saws to look for when you are ready to buy a tablesaw.
A table saw is often one of the first big woodworking tools purchased by homeowners. This AsktheBuilder.com video takes you through all of the features of table saws to look for when you are ready to buy a tablesaw.
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, shows how to have some fun creating hidden treasures for future remodelers with time capsule ideas. Time capsules are easy to create and hide in your next remodeling project or new home.
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates a special drywall primer paint that makes drywall look as smooth as glass. Great for either drywall repair or when installing drywall.
Does your remodeling project call for a precisely drilled hole? Hand drills can wobble when drilling. Tim Carter demonstrates how a drill press will do the job for you. Drill presses hold the drill bit rigid and the work piece solid in a drill press vise.
Tim Carter, from AsktheBuilder.com, shows some really cool gift ideas that each homeowner needs. One of them is a very cool emergency radio. It is powered by either hand crank or solar powered, so you can listen your favorite radio stations, if your power is out or when away from an electrical outlet.
Contact these hardwood inlay manufacturers to see samples of their collection. There are some borders and medallions available that will take your breathe away.
Tim Carter, from AsktheBuilder.com, shows you how to install a door hinge like a pro. Cutting the recess into the door or door jamb is easy. Using a wood chisel, you can cut the proper mortise for the door hinges.
AsktheBuilder host Tim Carter shows how to install OSB interlocking panels over a concrete floor. This creates a great OSB basement subfloor for your basement remodeling project. These basement subfloor systems have a feature for leveling the OSB subfloor.
Wood filler and wood putty can completely hide holes in stained wood, if properly applied. Tim Carter shows you how to get a perfect finish when using wood putty and carpenters wood filler on stained wood. Some plastic wood filler, or other types of compounds, contain resins and other chemicals which can create marks in your wood. Wood putty comes in different colors and you can mix them to get the correct color match. Once the hole is filled, put one additional layer of stain on the entire piece and you won't be able to see where the holes were.
Cleaning a brick patio can make a big difference in the look of your backyard. This AsktheBuilder.com video shows you how to use oxygen bleach to make quick work of brick cleaning projects and other patio cleaning jobs.
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