Do you want to stay safe…me too…today’s tips could save your life or at the very least make your home safer.
PLUS: I tell you about our upcoming video tutorials.
Speaking of videos…here’s the one I made on DIY holiday gifts
Here’s the link to my oven cleaning tutorial
http://www.homerepairtutor.com/how-to-clean-an-oven/
Here’s the link to my clothes dryer tutorial
http://www.homerepairtutor.com/dryer-duct-cleaning
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Does your outside water spigot freeze? Today’s show has several tips that’ll help you prevent this from happening. They’re all easy and anyone can do these projects.
Here are the links to the tutorials I mention
http://www.homerepairtutor.com/frost-free-sillcocks-for-outside-water-faucets-and-hose-bibs/
http://www.homerepairtutor.com/using-push-fit-plumbing-pipe-connectors/ (shutoff valve install)
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Subscribe to our free Bathroom Remodeling video series
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If you have a home improvement question I’d be happy to answer it on the show.
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If you liked today’s show and would like to help please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you
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Is your impact driver LOUD…Ridgid just came out with their Stealth Force impact driver…it’s quieter and faster than other impact drivers.
Here’s Ridgid’s website
https://www.ridgid.com/us/en/power-tools
We talk about it and Melissa Maker’s awesome DIY shower cleaner in today’s show.
Here’s Melissa’s website
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If you liked today’s show and would like to help please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you
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Are you tiling your bathroom or some other room? If so, today’s show is for you. The last thing you want are cracked tiles and grout…
…DITRA is the best tile underlayment you can put over wood or cement subfloors.
But how do you install it?
I explain and think you’ll love it…
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Do you want to speed up drywalling? Today’s tips will help you drywall a bathroom or any other room in less time.
We’re finishing up our latest bathroom mockup for Bathroom Repair Tutor and will have a TON of awesome video tutorials
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If you have a home improvement question I’d be happy to answer it on the show.
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Are you planning a bathroom remodel…today we discuss the right way to start a tiled shower…lots of juicy tips.
PLUS: I share why Bathroom Repair Tutor will help you start, and more importantly, finish your remodel.
Let’s just say a lot of people can demo but get stuck after that…
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If you have a home improvement question I’d be happy to answer it on the show.
Send your question to me at jeff@homerepairtutor.com
If you liked today’s show and would like to help please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you
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Are you remodeling your bathroom…today’s show discusses 3 different waterproofing methods for your shower.
ALSO: we try to help Craig with his bathtub trip lever but I’m not sure if we succeeded
Although several great tips were mentioned when it comes to investigating tub clogs.
Sign up to our bathroom remodeling video series by texting BATHROOM to 33444…
If you have a home improvement question I’d be happy to answer it on the show.
Send your question to me at jeff@homerepairtutor.com
If you liked today’s show and would like to help please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you
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Does your basement have water leaks…today we tackle a few different solutions for Justin who keeps running into issues.
Plus I discuss one of our tiling projects we’ll be doing in 2016 and my latest review of Ironclad’s gloves.
You can check out the review and giveaway over on Home Repair Tutor
http://www.homerepairtutor.com/keep-hands-safe-with-ironclad-gloves/
If you have a home improvement question I’d be happy to answer it on the show.
Send your question to me at jeff@homerepairtutor.com
If you liked today’s show and would like to help please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you
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Justin asked how to remove hardened adhesive off his basement walls…today we tackle that question and help Lucille with cleaning greasy kitchen cabinets.
My favorite tool for removing adhesive is super affordable and fun to use, the show has the scoop.
If you have a home improvement question I’d be happy to answer it on the show.
Send your question to me at jeff@homerepairtutor.com
If you liked today’s show and would like to help please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you
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Wood paneling…should you paint it? If so, how should you approach this project. Today I’m going to share mistakes I made while painting old paneling at a rental.
PLUS: should you paint walls and floors in your basement if you have a sump pump.
I give my 2 cents on this topic…it’s probably only worth that much.
If you have a home improvement question I’d be happy to answer it on the show.
Send your question to me at jeff@homerepairtutor.com
If you liked today’s show and would like to help please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you
Remember, we have 206 podcast shows
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Does your shower go hot then cold…today we give tips to stop this from happening…for some reason this is happening to a lot of our community members!!!
Also: I met the Milwaukee rep yesterday…he showed me the new M18 Fuel hammer drill and impact driver and told me about the special deal they have at Home Depot. More on that in the show.
The Milwaukee M18 Fuel 1/2 Hammer Drill and Impact Driver combo kit that’s on sale at Home Depot is model 2897-22, it’s $399.
I also mention the M12 Fuel 1/2 Hammer Drill and Impact Driver combo kit and that price point is lower at $199, the model number for that is 2597-22 at Home Depot.
If you have a home improvement question I’d be happy to answer it on the show.
Send your question to me at jeff@homerepairtutor.com
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Should you buy new or buy used tools? Today we discuss your options and my go to place for used tools.
ALSO: we revisit the tankless water heater dilemma and talk about how to fix hollow core doors.
If you have a home improvement question I’d be happy to answer it on the show.
Send your question to me at jeff@homerepairtutor.com
If you liked today’s show and would like to help please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you
Remember, we have 204 podcast shows
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Several really great questions today…should you buy a tankless hotwater heater or traditional one…and how can you figure out where a shower leak is coming from.
We answer both questions and talk about a cool deal Ironclad Gloves is having this week.
If you have a home improvement question I’d be happy to answer it on the show.
Send your question to me at jeff@homerepairtutor.com
If you liked today’s show and would like to help please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you
Remember, we have 203 podcast shows
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Buying new carpet? Get some tips from today’s show about that and laminate flooring. This is from the school of hard knocks…so you might want to listen.
PLUS: Brenda was having a loud pipe problem and one of our fans from the HRT Private Facebook group had some good suggestions. I’m sharing them on the show.
If you have a home improvement question I’d be happy to answer it on the show.
Send your question to me at jeff@homerepairtutor.com
If you liked today’s show and would like to help please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you
Remember, we have 202 podcast shows
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Discolored shingles…what can you do? Today we talk about some simple tips to remove mold or mildew from shingles.
Also: it’s not too late to clean your gutters and downspouts.
I share a story that highlights why this is an important item to add to your honey-do list every fall and spring.
If you have a home improvement question I’d be happy to answer it on the show.
Send your question to me at jeff@homerepairtutor.com
If you liked today’s show and would like to help please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you
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Are your windows sweating? Today we discuss several tips to stop window condensation. This is especially important if your windows are made of wood. One of our community members Mike is dealing with this problem and I give several tips.
Also: James wrote in and asked about what type of caulk to use in his bathroom.
This question is perfect for today’s podcast since I just posted a new tutorial on how to remove and replace moldy shower caulk on Home Repair Tutor.
If you have a home improvement question I’d be happy to answer it on the show.
Send your question to me at jeff@homerepairtutor.com
You can check out that video and the written explanation at http://www.homerepairtutor.com/
Thanks so much for listening to the show…it’s pretty cool that this is the 200th episode!!!
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Does your bathtub have low water pressure? Today we tackle this question from Jeff who lives in St. Louis.
Also, Steve wants to know if he should use stucco for rental property walls.
Send your question to me at jeff@homerepairtutor.com
I’d be happy to help.
We record the podcast every day, so I’m up for sharing your story and a possible solution.
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Do your windows have condensation on them? That’s a good indicator your house is losing heat.
Today we talk about the Kume insulating curtains that can cut heat loss by 50-70%.
They’re simple to make, don’t take long to assemble, and will save you money on your electrical bill.
The complete instructions on how to build the Kume curtains are here
http://www.instructables.com/id/Insulating-roll-up-curtains-that-cut-heat-losses-t/
Definitely worth checking out.
We also talk about a new bluetooth smart lock by Kwikset that I installed and how to unclog pipes.
Many thanks to Johns Manville for sponsoring today’s show.
Check out their complete line of insulation over at http://www.jm.com/en/
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Is your bathroom steaming up? Today we talk about our humidity sensor tutorial which is being featured over on Popular Mechanics website.
Humidity sensors are easy to install and automatically turn your bathroom fan and off.
If you check out this tutorial you’ll get step-by-step instructions from my buddy Bill White who is an electrician.
See the tutorial here
http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/how-to-plans/how-to/a18412/how-to-install-a-humidity-sensor/
One of our fans Pam Levario wants to replace her toilet.
So I decided to talk about this today and give you some awesome tips.
Plus we discuss mistakes to avoid when choosing toilets.
Many thanks to Johns Manville for sponsoring today’s show.
Check out their complete line of insulation over at http://www.jm.com/en/
If you liked today’s show please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you
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Are you a techie? I need your help today…what’s the best router for a house that has multiple computers, smartphones, a home automation system, and Nest Thermostat?
Send your answer to jeff@homerepairtutor.com
This is a question I’d love to answer on the show because I bet other people are having the same problem.
Also, today we answer the vapor barrier question that Ryan had.
He’s installing cement board and applying RedGard to it.
As usual, Custom Building Products got me an answer and we discuss that in today’s show.
PLUS: we discuss the best way to use home automation if you’re a busy person.
Personally I love SmartThings and the Nest Thermostat.
The Nest allows me to adjust the temperature of our home while we’re away.
SmartThings allows me to monitor our home from my phone.
I get into all the details today.
Many thanks to Johns Manville for sponsoring today’s show.
Check out their complete line of insulation over at http://www.jm.com/en/
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Should you buy a high efficiency furnace? Or save the money and install one that’s less efficient?
Today we dive into furnace options and tips that might help you when purchasing one.
One of my fans is installing a new tub surround using cement board.
He’s using RedGard to waterproof it and wants to know if he should use a vapor barrier behind it.
We talk about his options and what I don’t like about cement board…which is very frustrating.
Many thanks to Johns Manville for sponsoring today’s show.
Check out their complete line of insulation over at http://www.jm.com/en/
If you liked today’s show please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you
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Closet flanges are super important…they prevent your toilet bowl from leaking.
Today we talk about the options you have, an interesting predicament, and a little waterproofing experiment I’m doing.
Drywall sometimes gets wet and ruined if it’s next to the tub or shower.
What can you do?
I’m conducting a little experiment with KERDI-BAND to waterproof the drywall.
I also consulted Schluter, the maker of KERDI-BAND, to get their feedback on this project.
So I’ll be sharing the results with you.
One of our fans has a predicament: he needs a corner toilet with a 14 inch rough-in.
If you have a solution please send me an email at jeff@homerepairtutor.com
There are several types of closet flanges. I personally like PVC or ABS closet flanges because they don’t rust out.
Check out Oatey to see all the different types of closet flanges
Many thanks to Johns Manville for sponsoring today’s show.
Check out their complete line of insulation over at http://www.jm.com/en/
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Can you use concrete in the winter? Today we discuss the temperature parameters and little known facts.
For example, the data sheet for Quikrete’s concrete mix has specific recommendations.
We talk about this in detail.
Interestingly enough, there isn’t a temperature restriction on mortar…at least for Quikrete.
I announced several new members of the Home Repair Tutor private Facebook group.
Membership is free and you can join here
https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrtcommunity/
Many thanks to Johns Manville for sponsoring today’s show.
Check out their complete line of insulation over at http://www.jm.com/en/
Check out our tutorial on how to install insulation…it’s pretty good
http://www.homerepairtutor.com/how-to-insulate-walls-and-ceilings/
If you liked today’s show please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you
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Roof leaks can be BAD…real bad. Today we talk about temporary and permanent fixes.
But first we talk about a phenomenal DeWALT deal over on Home Depot.
Check it out for yourself over on their site.
You get 20V Max 1/2 Drill Driver, 1/4 Impact Driver, and Mechanic’s Set for $199.
The Model Number for this is DCK240CDWMT75000
If you have a roof leak under the vent stack it’s like the rubber boot.
You can permanently fix this with a new boot or temporarily fix it using Henry sealant.
Listen to the show for the details.
Many thanks to Johns Manville for sponsoring today’s show.
Check out their complete line of insulation over at http://www.jm.com/en/
If you liked today’s show please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you
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Bathroom remodeling can be a pain…it’s nice to have a support group. Today we talk about finding pipes in walls and the tub lip problem.
Pipes in walls can be re-routed using standard soldered fittings or SharkBite fittings.
If you have access to the pipes via an access panel I would recommend using SharkBites.
Check them out here
But if the pipes will be hidden in the wall I do recommend soldering instead of SharkBites.
I got a second question from Lynda about what to do with the tub lip…should she put building panels over the lip or rest them on the lip?
My recommendation is to put panels on top of the lip.
Listen to the show to hear why.
Here are links to Schluter and Wedi…Schluter makes KERDI-BOARD.
For more information on bathroom remodeling check out our support group at Bathroom Repair Tutor
https://bathroomrepairtutor.com/
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