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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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May 7, 2017

Today we discuss how to install custom shower pans in less than 2 hours using KBRS’s Tile-Basin®. This is a great option for DIYers who want to remodel a walk-in shower. Find our tutorial at https://www.homerepairtutor.com/custom-shower-pans/.

Apr 30, 2017

Waterproofing basement walls with DRYLOK paint is an easy way to make your basement more functional and smell better. Today we discuss tips for waterproofing with DRYLOK and share a little story about why Pittsburgh homes have the ‘Pittsburgh Pot’. Here’s the link to our DRYLOK tutorial https://www.homerepairtutor.com/waterproofing-basement-walls-with-drylok-paint/. If you’re remodeling a bathroom and want one-on-one help and detailed step-by-step tutorials visit us over at Bathroom Repair Tutor https://bathroomrepairtutor.com/

Apr 23, 2017

Bathroom waterproofing can be confusing as all heck. Today we discuss Schluter’s new thin-set and how this is shaking up the bathroom remodeling industry. Here’s the link to our Schluter thin-set tutorial https://www.homerepairtutor.com/schluter-thin-set/. If you’re remodeling a bathroom and want one-on-one help and detailed step-by-step tutorials visit us over at Bathroom Repair Tutor https://bathroomrepairtutor.com/

Apr 14, 2017

Tub shower combos are very popular in old homes and today we share quick tips on how to replace them. For the complete written tutorial you can visit https://www.homerepairtutor.com/tub-shower-combo-remodeling-quick-tips/. If you’re remodeling a tub shower combo we have a new online course with 20 written tutorials, over 400 pictures and more than 40 step-by-step videos at https://bathroomrepairtutor.com/how-to-remodel-a-tub-shower-combo

Mar 31, 2017

Heated flooring systems are great for tiled bathroom floors. Today we share several tips on how to install DITRA-HEAT and discuss why it’s a great option. For the complete step-by-step tutorial visit https://www.homerepairtutor.com/ditra-heat-heated-flooring-systems/. If you’re remodeling a tub shower combo we have a new online course with 20 written tutorials, over 400 pictures and more than 40 step-by-step videos at https://bathroomrepairtutor.com/how-to-remodel-a-tub-shower-combo

Mar 17, 2017

Drilling through cinderblock, brick and tile is a breeze if you have the right tool and bits. Today we share three quick tips that’ll make these projects way easier. For more home improvement tips visit us at https://www.homerepairtutor.com/. If you’re remodeling a bathroom our online courses will help you do it faster, easier and better https://bathroomrepairtutor.com/

Mar 10, 2017

Cutting bathroom tiles is a lot easier with the right tools. Angle grinders equipped with Montolit’s new CGX115 will make smooth cuts through the hardest porcelain tile. The CGX115 has layers of diamond that make it stronger and more resilient. If you want to buy the CGX115 contact Christopher McNeeley https://www.facebook.com/christopher.mcneeley. If you need a great tile setter and live in New Jersey contact Ken Balin https://www.facebook.com/ken.ballin.750. If you want more tips on tiling a shower check out our online courses at https://bathroomrepairtutor.com/

Mar 3, 2017

Today’s podcast shares 5 quick and simple tips for choosing tile. These suggestions will help you choose tiles that look great, perform as expected and last a long time. There’s nothing worse than planning a tile project then having bad tiles that are a pain in the butt to set.

Feb 24, 2017

Today we share 5 great tips for painting a bathroom fast. Chris ‘The Idaho Painter’ shared these tips with us. After today’s show you’ll know what brushes, rollers, tape and caulk a pro uses to get straight lines and amazing results.

Feb 17, 2017

Cement board is the cheapest way to waterproof a tub shower combo. Today’s podcast has 7 tips to help make your project rock solid and as painless as possible. If you’re remodeling a bathtub or tiling a shower check out our courses over on Bathroom Repair Tutor https://bathroomrepairtutor.com/

Feb 3, 2017

If you’re doing a bathroom remodel and installing a new bathtub this podcast is a must listen. We share 5 solid bathtub installation tips that’ll save you a ton of grief and give you a leakproof result. If you’re remodeling your bathroom our online courses are great, check them out https://www.homerepairtutor.com/course-library/

Jan 27, 2017

Before you tile a bathroom, kitchen, or basement this lesson is a must. If you’re thin-set technique is bad your tiles might fall off the wall or crack over time. We share 5 tips in today’s show. Here’s the link to the video that Sal DiBlasi and I did on this topic https://youtu.be/CjJJEtlJkwU. Also, here’s the link to my video review of Ridgid’s 18V compact router https://youtu.be/hIyWOXJOnVA. If you’re remodeling your bathroom our online courses are great, check them out https://www.homerepairtutor.com/course-library/

Jan 20, 2017

Today’s podcast shares tips on how to choose grout and use it for shower wall tiles. For example, what kind of grout should you use for grout joints less than 1/8 inch? Tons of great tips in today’s show. Here’s the link to my video tutorial on how to grout shower wall tiles using Mapei’s Keracolor U https://youtu.be/sUn60oLDAjc. Also we discuss Milwaukee’s M18 cordless angle grinder. This bad boy has a rapid stop break which makes it safer than other grinders. Check out my video review here https://youtu.be/44DIoORK73o. If you’re remodeling your bathroom our online courses could be a huge help, click this link to check them out https://www.homerepairtutor.com/course-library/

Jan 13, 2017

There’s nothing worse than tiling a floor or wall then ruining it with grout. Today I share 3 tips that’ll help you get better color consistency, stain resistance and strength from your unsanded grout. You can also watch my latest YouTube video that shares these same tips, click this link to watch it https://youtu.be/SkWqM7QNtNg. Plus we discuss Empire’s latest LED levels. They’re called the UltraView LED Box levels and I love them because LED lights make it easy to see the bubbles in the vials. Watch this video to see my review of the UltraView LED level https://youtu.be/K47Ne0Rr3HU.  If you want to tile a shower surround our $10 ‘How to Tile a Shower Like a Pro’ course would be perfect, check it out at https://bathroomrepairtutor.com/

Jan 6, 2017

Grouting a bathroom floor can be a pain. But with pre-mixed grouts it’s a lot easier and quicker. Today we talk about Mapei’s Flexcolor CQ and why it’s awesome. Check out my video on how to grout a ceramic tile floor with Flexcolor CQ here https://youtu.be/uuFqHERYGdw. Also, I tested Milwaukee’s Surge hydraulic driver which is quieter than a traditional impact driver. So we discuss my thoughts on this new technology. Watch my Surge review here https://youtu.be/v6brJksXSYE. Plus I’ll be partnering with Sal DiBlasi who’s a 30 year tiling guru to make YouTube videos. I’m super excited about working with Sal and Chris ‘The Idaho Painter’ on videos for bathroom remodeling. Check out Sal’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/saldibs and Chris’ channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/idahopainters. If you want to tile a shower surround our $10 ‘How to Tile a Shower Like a Pro’ course would be perfect, check it out at https://bathroomrepairtutor.com/

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