A pocket hole is a great to join wood for furniture. Using a pocket hole jig, you drill a hole at a precise low angle. Then you screw the two pieces of wood together. A pocket hole tool will allow you to create strong joints that are look great.
A pocket hole is a great to join wood for furniture. Using a pocket hole jig, you drill a hole at a precise low angle. Then you screw the two pieces of wood together. A pocket hole tool will allow you to create strong joints that are look great.
A sanding block is a great way to get a smoother finish. Newer flexible sanding blocks have joined the traditional rubber sanding blocks. The flexibility of these hand sanding blocks allow the sand blocks to wrap around or match the contour of baseboard molding or stair case spindles.
Tim Carter demonstrates how to use a DeWALT wet saw and what features to look for when purchasing a diamond tile saw.
Tim Carter shares some tips for installing ceramic tile on concrete using thinset mortar.
Tim Carter shares some tips about using thinset for installing a ceramic tile floor.He explains why using thinset mortar is fantastic for ceramic tile and how to mix it correctly.
Tim Carter shows one solution that allows you to cut tile with a wet saw indoors without ruining the interior of your home.
Tim Carter shares a tip for removing drywall that will prevent unneeded damage to surrounding walls. Before doing any wall demo, make sure you do the necessary preparations to save yourself time and money.
Tim Carter walks you through the steps to determine if a wall is load bearing or not. Before removing a wall, you must make sure that it is not load bearing, or you can collapse your home.
What do you think it's like to ride for an hour in the backseat of an F/A-18 Hornet with one of the most skilled pilots in the world? It's surreal and exhausting. If you're not in excellent physical condition, the ride sucks your energy like the afterburners slurp fuel. But all in all, I stayed awake long enough to permanently record how amazing it was. Thanks JB, you really took me for a heck of a ride! Please don't email me asking how to get a ride. I explain in the column that you'll never get one.
Plumbing home repairs are some of the most frustrating for a homeowner. Plumbing leaks can cause damage behind walls and on ceilings. For older plumbing fixtures, a visit to a specialty store for home plumbing repairs parts might be needed. A problem with the plumbing and home repairs could be following.
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