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207: Removing Liquid Nail from Walls and Greasy Cabinets Dec 15, 2015

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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

Remember, we have 207 podcast shows

You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher.

If you want me to feature a cool Deal of the Day or project send me a quick email

jeff@homerepairtutor.com

We record the podcast every day, so I’m up for sharing your great idea

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206: Painting Wood Paneling and Sump Pump Sagas Dec 14, 2015

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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

You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher.

If you want me to feature a cool Deal of the Day or project send me a quick email

jeff@homerepairtutor.com

We record the podcast every day, so I’m up for sharing your great idea

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205: Fixing a Shower That Cycles Hot and Cold Dec 13, 2015

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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

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

You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher.

If you want me to feature a cool Deal of the Day or project send me a quick email

jeff@homerepairtutor.com

We record the podcast every day, so I’m up for sharing your great idea

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204: Finding Cheap Tools and Fixing Doors...MACGYVER IT Dec 12, 2015

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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

You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher.

If you want me to feature a cool Deal of the Day or project send me a quick email

jeff@homerepairtutor.com

We record the podcast every day, so I’m up for sharing your great idea

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203: Shower Leaks and Tankless Hotwater Heaters Dec 11, 2015

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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

You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher.

If you want me to feature a cool Deal of the Day or project send me a quick email

jeff@homerepairtutor.com

We record the podcast every day, so I’m up for sharing your great idea

To join our Home Repair Tutor Private Facebook Group click over to

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202: Carpet Buying Tips and Loud Pipe Solutions Dec 10, 2015

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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

You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher.

If you want me to feature a cool Deal of the Day or project send me a quick email

jeff@homerepairtutor.com

We record the podcast every day, so I’m up for sharing your great idea

To join our Home Repair Tutor Private Facebook Group click over to

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201: Cleaning Shingles and Leaf Trouble Dec 09, 2015

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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

Remember, we have 201 podcast shows

You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher.

If you want me to feature a cool Deal of the Day or project send me a quick email

jeff@homerepairtutor.com

We record the podcast every day, so I’m up for sharing your great idea

To join our Home Repair Tutor Private Facebook Group click over to

https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrtcommunity/

200: Stop Window Condensation and Remove Moldy Shower Caulk Dec 08, 2015

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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!!!

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 200 podcast shows

You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher.

If you want me to feature a cool Deal of the Day or project send me a quick email

jeff@homerepairtutor.com

We record the podcast every day, so I’m up for sharing your great idea

To join our Home Repair Tutor Private Facebook Group click over to

https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrtcommunity/

199: Low Water Pressure Solutions and Wall Fixtures Dec 07, 2015

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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.

If you liked today’s show please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you

Remember, we have 199 podcast shows.

You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher.

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198: Build Insulating Curtains Dec 06, 2015

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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/

If you liked today’s show please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you

Remember, we have 196 podcast shows

You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher.

If you want me to feature a cool Deal of the Day or project send me a quick email

jeff@homerepairtutor.com

We record the podcast every day, so I’m up for sharing your great idea

To join our Home Repair Tutor Private Facebook Group click over to

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