Hot water heaters are simple mechanical items. Anode rods protect your water heater tank. Follow these water heater installation tips to extend the life of your water heater.
Hot water heaters are simple mechanical items. Anode rods protect your water heater tank. Follow these water heater installation tips to extend the life of your water heater.
Fire sprinklers can safe guard your home. Install them during home construction and save your home and money on your insurance. Modern fire sprinkler heads are sleek and attractive.
Discover how tape measures are divided into different fractions. Tape measure color coding is also used to help with spacing things 16 inches on center. This AsktheBuilder.com video explains how to read a tape measure.
Circular saw blades come in many varieties. Tim Carter explains which saw blades are designed for different cuts. Find the right circular saw blade for your cuts and get the job done right with these circular saw tips.
Non-woven wallpaper is easy to install, and it's reusable. Tim Carter explains how this cool wallpaper is different because it doesn't expand when the adhesive contacts the paper backing. These new non-woven wallpapers are huge time savers because there is no need to pre-paste a sheet of paper and book it while you work on another piece.
Wiring up a light fixture saves time, prevents head injuries and provides extra light while working. Tim Carter shows you how to wire up a light fixture to protect your light and yourself. In just a few simple steps, you'll have no problems working around your light fixtures during a job.
New Hampshire is a beautiful state with plentiful natural areas and beautiful landscapes. Tim Carter shows you his New Hampshire land and gives you a preview of the type of New Hampshire real estate you can find.
Copper pipe and copper tubing are phrases used by most people to describe the water pipes in their homes. Copper pipe fittings allow you to make turns and install the pipe around corners. People are often afraid of leaks and wonder how to sweat copper pipe. It is not that hard if you follow a few easy steps. New copper piping can last for generations if the water is not aggressive and the plumber wipes off all excess flux after soldering the copper fittings.
The wallpaper tools you use can make the difference between a first class job and a disaster. Tim Carter shows the basic wallpaper tools he uses to hang wallpaper: a tape measure, razor knife, several metal knife blades, levels, a smoothing brush or plastic smoothing tool and a large sponge. With the right wallpaper tools, you'll have no problem getting the results you want.
A jigsaw can make cutting tight curves a cinch if it has the right features. A scrolling orbital jig saw is especially useful, but you need to make sure it has all the attributes you need. Tim Carter demonstrates the features you should get on your jigsaws.
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