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327: Five Solid Bathtub Installation Tips Feb 03, 2017

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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/

326: Thin-Set for Tile DO's and DON'Ts Jan 27, 2017

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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/

325: How to Grout Shower Wall Tiles and Milwaukee's M18 Grinder Jan 20, 2017

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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/

324: Unsanded Grout Tips and Empire's New LED Levels Jan 13, 2017

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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/

323: Grouting Bathroom Floors and Milwaukee's Surge Driver Jan 06, 2017

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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/

322: Insurance Tips...Keep Your Home Safe Dec 30, 2016

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Insurance is not sexy…but it's SUPER important. Today we discuss insurance tips to keep your home safe and to prevent you from writing huge checks when a catastrophe occurs. Also, we talk about the right way to approach a bathtub remodel. If you're remodeling your bathroom and doing it yourself you might love our courses over on Bathroom Repair Tutor. Click here to check out our courses https://bathroomrepairtutor.com/

321: Grout Removal Tools and Ridgid's Palm Impact Driver Dec 23, 2016

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Grout removal tool selection is super important…especially if you don't want to spend your entire Saturday removing grout. We discuss three different grout removal tools that'll make your life easier. Check out my full tutorial here https://goo.gl/8olNcN. Also, if you're looking for a great tool to use for screwing things together take a look at our review of Ridgid's 12V palm impact driver https://youtu.be/NoqfGKOB-Y8.

Are you redoing your bathroom? Our online bathroom remodeling courses could help a ton. Check them out for yourself https://goo.gl/5J4XbM

320: Bathroom Towel Bar Tips and Milwaukee's M18 Brad Nailer Dec 16, 2016

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Bathroom towel bars are easy to install but over time they can ruin your walls. Today you'll get several tips to prevent this from happening.

Also, we discuss Milwaukee's new M18 brad nailer. I tested the 18 gauge nailer and wanted to share that with you.

Here's the link to our How to Tile a Shower course

https://goo.gl/x0pUuB

Here's the link to our tutorial on bathroom towel bars

https://youtu.be/oKiMAmHQWBc

Here's the link to our review of Milwaukee's M18 18 Gauge Brad Nailer

https://youtu.be/D_VhZ1YTtjc

319: Seven Winter Tips for Safer Homes Dec 09, 2016

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The winter presents special challenges for homeowners. Today we discuss 7 winter tips to help you keep you home safe and energy efficient.

Here's the link to the tutorial that shows how to install an exterior frost free sillcock

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

Here's the link to our course that shows how to tile a shower

https://bathroomrepairtutor.com/how-to-tile-a-shower/

318: Pedestal Sink Installation Tips and FEIN's New Tools Dec 02, 2016

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Pedestal sinks are a great way to make a small bathroom look great. Today's show shares 4 great tips for how to install a pedestal sink and faucet.

Plus, we discuss FEIN's new 12V MultiTalent oscillating multi-tool and 4-speed drill/driver.

Here's the special link to Bathroom Repair Tutor

https://bathroomrepairtutor.com/vip-bonus-november-2016-oh-yah/

Here's our tutorial on how to install a pedestal sink in a small bathroom

https://www.homerepairtutor.com/small-bathroom-makeovers-pedestal-sink-installation/

Here's our tool review of FEIN's 12V MultiTalent and 4-speed drill/driver

https://youtu.be/JjmZoAIaZNE

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