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**Home Repair Tutor**

Are you a busy homeowner? Whether it’s your job, kids, or other crazy grownup stuff…we get it. You don’t have a ton of time.
The Home Repair Tutor Show is a home improvement podcast that saves you time and money by teaching you home improvement skills.
These no fluff, 10-15 minute podcasts are packed with pure home improvement tips you want. Jeff Patterson shares concepts, skills, and tools he’s learned over the last decade. Episodes are around 10 minutes and subscribers get a fresh episode every week.

Latest Episodes:

247: Why Ice Dams Form...And How to Prevent Them Feb 05, 2016

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Why do ice dams form…and how can you prevent them…we have answers in today’s show.

PLUS: What’s the best substrate to put over cement foundations if you’re going to tile?

Carla had this question and I answered it because, well, it’s a good one.

Here’s the link to the Popular Mechanics article by my buddy Timothy Dahl

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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

246: Bathroom Cleaning Products You Don't Know About Feb 04, 2016

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What’s the best cleaner for grout…how about slate…today we answer these questions and discuss several cleaners you ought to know about.

PLUS: Should you tile over tile?

We answer a fan’s question, she’s remodeling her bathroom and wants advice.

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Wanna tackle a DIY bathroom Remodel?

Learn what everybody ought to know about bathroom remodeling with our FREE video series

http://www.homerepairtutor.com/free-bathroom-video-series

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

245: Tips for Choosing a New Bathroom Faucet Feb 03, 2016

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Are you updating your bathroom…today’s show gives simple tips for choosing a new faucet.

We talk about why it’s good to deal with great companies like American Standard, Kohler, Delta, Moen, and Hans Grohe (who I forgot to mention, oops).

Here’s the link to our latest tutorial on how to fix leaky copper pipes

(BTW, don’t miss the cool giveaway we’re doing)

http://www.homerepairtutor.com/how-to-fix-a-copper-pipe-without-soldering

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Wanna tackle a DIY bathroom Remodel?

Learn what everybody ought to know about bathroom remodeling with our FREE video series

http://www.homerepairtutor.com/free-bathroom-video-series

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

244: The Secret to Fixing Copper Pipe Leaks...WITHOUT Soldering Feb 02, 2016

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How do you fix copper pipe leaks without soldering…today’s show shares my secrets and the latest giveaway we’re doing over on Home Repair Tutor.

PLUS: We share a little clothes washer tip that’ll come in handy if you clothes are too damp.

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Wanna tackle a DIY bathroom Remodel?

Learn what everybody ought to know about bathroom remodeling with our FREE video series

http://www.homerepairtutor.com/free-bathroom-video-series

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

243: Can You Tile Over Plaster? Feb 01, 2016

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Can you tile over plaster walls…today we discuss all the options…whether the plaster is in the tub or not, and how you can make your walls 100% waterproof.

Good stuff.

Here’s the link to my experiment on how to possibly waterproof drywall that’s adjacent to a fiberglass tub surround

https://youtu.be/rhgyNqH8R-g

Check out Schluter’s new website here

http://www.schluter.com/schluter-us/en_US/

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Wanna tackle a DIY bathroom Remodel?

Learn what everybody ought to know about bathroom remodeling with our FREE video series

http://www.homerepairtutor.com/free-bathroom-video-series

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

242: YouTube Q & A Jan 31, 2016

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Should you caulk the base of a toilet…what’s the best way to solder copper pipe…we answer these questions and a few more in today’s show.

If you didn’t know, we have a YouTube channel with over 41,000 subscribers.

A lot of questions come up over there and I wanted to answer a few today.

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Wanna tackle a DIY bathroom Remodel?

Learn what everybody ought to know about bathroom remodeling with our FREE video series

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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

241: Nine Electrical Tips That Make Homeowners Smarter Jan 30, 2016

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Do you want to be smarter when it comes to electrical work…today’s podcast has 9 tips you ought to know.

Many of these golden nuggets come from my buddy Bill who’s a licensed electrician here in Pittsburgh.

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Wanna tackle a DIY bathroom Remodel?

Learn what everybody ought to know about bathroom remodeling with our FREE video series

http://www.homerepairtutor.com/free-bathroom-video-series

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

240: How to Remove Floor Tile with 3 Types of Tools Jan 29, 2016

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What’s the best way to remove ceramic floor tile…today you’ll learn about three different options. It’s always great to know what’s out there, nobody wants to spend their entire weekend removing tile!!!

PLUS: we help a fan unclog her kitchen sink.

Join our Home Repair Tutor Private Facebook group

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Wanna tackle a DIY bathroom Remodel?

Learn what everybody ought to know about bathroom remodeling with our FREE video series

http://www.homerepairtutor.com/free-bathroom-video-series

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

239: How to Lower Heating Bills with Window Treatments Jan 28, 2016

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How can you lower your heating bills…today’s show shares window treatment tips that are easy and cheap.

Here’s the TOH article I reference