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Home Repair Tutor

Do you need DIY home improvement advice? If you're looking for inspiration and motivation during your daily commute, workout, or "me" time, Jeff Patterson delivers weekly advice. Each podcast lesson shares tips about new tools, supplies, and DIY projects. Home Repair Tutor helps you beef up your DIY skills and get stuff done around the house!
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Now displaying: October, 2016
Oct 28, 2016

Today we discuss which grouts should be on your shopping list. You won’t necessarily see them in the home store because they’re used by professionals. But that doesn’t mean these grouts aren’t for DIYers. Plus, what is the best fix for a leaky toilet bowl? You’ll find out.

 

Here’s the link to Bathroom Repair Tutor…perfect for homeowners tackling a bathroom remodel

https://bathroomrepairtutor.com/

 

Here’s the link to our tutorial on toilet flange repair

https://www.homerepairtutor.com/toilet-flange-repair

 

Here’s my Amazon link to Black + Decker’s Roto Bit

http://amzn.to/2dSqG0M

Oct 21, 2016

Do you have a wet basement? Today we discuss some products that can help you cut down on the moisture and mold/mildew risk. Plus, we talk about Milwaukee’s new ONE KEY Sawzall. This saw is pretty sweet and I explain why.

 

Here’s the link to Bathroom Repair Tutor…perfect for homeowners tackling a bathroom remodel

https://bathroomrepairtutor.com/

 

Here’s the link to Thoro’s products

http://www.thoroproducts.com/products_waterproofing.htm

 

Here’s the link to my ONE KEY Sawzall review…tested this bad boy on wood, copper, and steel

https://youtu.be/priUO06ZWkQ

 

Here’s the link to the Acme Tool deal that Frank told me about

http://www.acmetools.com/shop/tools/milwaukee-m18-high-demand-sawzall-starter-kit-48-59-1890ps#topoftabs

Oct 14, 2016

Today we discuss three fall home tips that’ll make your home more comfortable and save you money. Plus you’ll learn about the awesome giveaway we’re doing with Channellock tools…a must listen episode.

 

Here’s the link to our tutorial on how to insulate windows with plastic film and bubble wrap

https://www.homerepairtutor.com/how-to-weatherize-windows-with-plastic-film-insulation/

 

Here’s the link to our tutorial on how to install frost free sillcocks

https://www.homerepairtutor.com/frost-free-sillcocks-for-outside-water-faucets-and-hose-bibs/

 

Here’s the link to our Roxul and Johns Manville tutorials

https://www.homerepairtutor.com/roxul-insulation/

https://www.homerepairtutor.com/how-to-insulate-walls/

https://www.homerepairtutor.com/how-to-insulate-walls-and-ceilings/

 

Here’s the link to our Channellock tool review…make sure to watch this

https://youtu.be/3C0zmRXhBo4

Oct 7, 2016

How can you cut perfect holes in tile? Today’s show dives into the tools and techniques for doing this simple but sometimes challenging task. You might not need these tips today but they come in super handy. Plus, we talk about Dremel’s new Velocity V60 cutting tool. It’s a beast.

 

Here’s the link to our video on how to cut perfect holes in tile

https://youtu.be/Zszui8U44s0

 

Here’s the link to our video on the Dremel Velocity (make sure to watch until the end for the giveaway info) https://youtu.be/dICs3TfIXns

 

If you’re going to redo your shower or tub make sure to check out ‘How to Tile a Shower’ our mini course. It’s great for new DIYers who want to tile a shower but need a little extra help and don’t want to spend hours researching online https://bathroomrepairtutor.com/how-to-tile-a-shower/

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