Home Repair Tutor

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227: How to Prevent Water Leaks Under Sinks Jan 15, 2016

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Would you know how to fix the pipes under your bathroom sink…today we discuss how to prevent water leaks from the dreaded sink pipes.

We also discuss the issues with galvanized pipe and why they are a pain in the butt.

Many thanks to Megan for asking this question.

She posted it on the Home Repair Tutor private Facebook group.

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226: Battery Catastrophe...Learn From My Mistake Jan 14, 2016

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Do you need to replace the batteries in your thermostat? How about your smoke alarm…today we discuss 7 different devices you should check for low battery power.

I wish I would have followed my own advice earlier this week…our digital door lock died.

Listen to the show to get the scoop.

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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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225: Plaster Walls...What's the Best Way to Hang Pictures Jan 13, 2016

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What’s the best way to hang pictures on plaster or stucco walls?

Today we answer this question from Emma.

PLUS: Steve is struggling with a leaking toilet tank

How should he handle this? We have several suggestions that could save a ton of money.

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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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224: Three Common Roof Leaks and How to Spot Them Jan 12, 2016

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What are the three common places that roofs leak? You’ll find out today.

ALSO: Lowe’s has a Bosch power tool deal that I spotted yesterday, I’ll give you the scoop.

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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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223: What 5 Tools Can Unclog a Bathtub? Jan 11, 2016

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How much does it cost to have a plumber unclog your tub? Today we share 5 tools that can unclog a bathtub in less than 10 minutes.

PLUS: Are all windows waterproof in the shower?

This is a question we’ve been getting a lot on Bathroom Repair Tutor, and I wanted to address it on the shower.

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222: Why I LOVE the Ring Doorbell Jan 10, 2016

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We talk about why this is such a cool option for homeowners.

PLUS: Amy had a question about how to light up steps without hardwiring lights.

Listen for the scoop on the Ring and wireless stairway light options.

Here’s the link to Ring

https://ring.com/

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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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221: Can Anyone Use a Schluter KERDI-Shower Kit Jan 09, 2016

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Can anyone install a new shower? We tackle this question today and why the Schluter KERDI-Shower kit is a great option for new DIYers.

Is YOUR bathroom outdated?

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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

220: Detecting Water Leaks with Smartphones Jan 08, 2016

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Wanna know when you have a water leak? You can do it with new devices that have come out from Delta and SmartThings. How do they work? We give you the skinny on today’s show.

Here’s the link to the CNET article I mention

http://www.cnet.com/products/delta-leak-detector/

Here’s SmartThings website

https://www.smartthings.com/

Here’s Honeywell’s website

http://yourhome.honeywell.com/

Also: if you’re laying a tile floor do you know the pitfalls?

We answer a fan question today and share super important tips.

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