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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:

087: Circular Saw vs Miter Saw...Which is Best? Jul 15, 2015

Show notes

Should you buy a miter saw or circular saw?

If you’re on a budget you might only have money for one saw.

Here’s my suggestion, if you’re making miter cuts for crown molding opt of a miter saw.

Straight cuts can be done by circular saws, so if you’re doing mostly straight cuts for framing or furniture you should think about getting a circular saw.

Keep in mind that you can also cut down large sheet goods using a Kreg Rip-Cut tool attached to your circular saw. We have a tutorial on this over on Home Repair Tutor

http://www.homerepairtutor.com/cutting-plywood-and-breaking-down-sheet-goods/

Check out the Skil Warm Drive saw, this is the circular many people swear by

https://www.skiltools.com/Pages/Home.aspx

What kind of miter saw should you think about buying?

I personally like DeWalt

http://www.dewalt.com/tools.aspx

Don’t forget…you can join our free Home Repair Tutor Facebook Group if you’re a do-it-yourselfer

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

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HELP WITH YOUR BATHROOM

Are you a new homeowner?

Does your bathroom make you feel embarrassed, disgusted, or frustrated?

Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor

Our memberships are limited to 100 people on a monthly basis. You get access to the video tutorial library and our great private Facebook group where you can post questions and get answers.

Videos are beginner friendly and come with a printable supply list so you don’t miss anything at the store.

086: Bathroom Remodeling Demo Tips from a Pro Jul 14, 2015

Show notes

Have you been lucky to work with a bathroom remodeler?

If not then you’re in luck.

Today’s show features Steve White from SRW Contracting. Steve is a master bathroom remodeler and tile setter.

He’s shares 3 bathroom remodeling tips that will help you keep your house clean and safe.

Steve recommends using the Zip Wall to keep dust to a minimum, this is important if your bathroom is right next to a bedroom.

Check out the Zip Wall

https://www.zipwall.com/

His second tip is to use a carpet shield instead of drop cloths. You can find these at Sherwin Williams or Home Depot

Steve’s third tip is to use SharkBite caps to cap off the bathroom plumbing. SharkBites are push on fittings for pipes and any DIYer can use them. This tip allows you to use the water in the rest of your house while remodeling your bathroom.

Here’s the link to SharkBite’s website

http://www.sharkbite.com/

Don’t forget…you can join our free Home Repair Tutor Facebook Group if you’re a do-it-yourselfer

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

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HELP WITH YOUR BATHROOM

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Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor

Our memberships are limited to 100 people on a monthly basis. You get access to the video tutorial library and our great private Facebook group where you can post questions and get answers.

Videos are beginner friendly and come with a printable supply list so you don’t miss anything at the store.

085: Buying vs Renting Tools Jul 13, 2015

Show notes

Should you buy or rent tools?

This question has come up several times in our HRT community.

Always compare the price to rent with the price of the tool then estimate how long you’ll need the tool.

For example, my buddy Tim needed an electric jack hammer.

He could rent it for $75 a day or buy one for $154. If he needed it for more than 2 days he should just buy the jack hammer.

If you want to recoup some of the money you can sell your tool over on Craigslist.

Listen to the show for all the details on this topic.

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HELP WITH YOUR BATHROOM

Are you a new homeowner?

Does your bathroom make you feel embarrassed, disgusted, or frustrated?

Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor

Our memberships are limited to 100 people on a monthly basis. You get access to the video tutorial library and our great private Facebook group where you can post questions and get answers.

Videos are beginner friendly and come with a printable supply list so you don’t miss anything at the store.

084: Easily Disassemble Pallets and Pedestal Sink Installation Jul 10, 2015

Show notes

What’s the best kind of wood?

Free wood of course.

Pallets are a great way to get wood for making bookcases, furniture, and more.

Old World Garden Farms shows you how to easily disassemble pallets over on Hometalk

This tutorial has been viewed more than 114,000 times and is super helpful

http://www.hometalk.com/580486/building-with-pallets-how-to-easily-disassemble-a-pallet-in-minutes

What’s the best type of sink for a tight bathroom?

A pedestal sink.

if you need help installing a pedestal sink check out my video tutorial over on Home Repair Tutor

You’ll save at least $100 doing this project yourself and it’s not all that hard

http://www.homerepairtutor.com/

Don’t forget…you can join our free Home Repair Tutor Facebook Group if you’re a do-it-yourselfer

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

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You’ll get advice, tips, and learn about all our tool giveaways via the newsletter.

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HELP WITH YOUR BATHROOM

Are you a new homeowner?

Does your bathroom make you feel embarrassed, disgusted, or frustrated?

Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor

Our memberships are limited to 100 people on a monthly basis. You get access to the video tutorial library and our great private Facebook group where you can post questions and get answers.

Videos are beginner friendly and come with a printable supply list so you don’t miss anything at the store.

083: Install a Bath Fan and Upgrade Your Bathtub for Less Than $200 Jul 09, 2015

Show notes

What’s the best way to remove humidity or smells from your bathroom?

Use your bathroom fan.

If you don’t have one or the exiting fan is broken you need to check out this tutorial over on Lifehacker’s Workshop

http://workshop.lifehacker.com/upgrade-your-bathrooms-fan-to-limit-mold-and-sound-1713294690

Shannon from House Improvements is an awesome teacher and has tons of videos.

https://www.youtube.com/user/HouseImprovements/

Do you have an outdated bathtub?

One way to update it is with cool looking wood or MDF paneling.

Amy over at the Savvy Stager has a great tutorial

http://www.thesavvystagerinc.com/2014/03/24/easy-diy-tub-update/

I originally found Amy’s project on Hometalk where it’s been viewed over 60,000 times

http://www.hometalk.com/3344127/we-updated-our-90-s-bathtub-in-one-weekend-with-less-than-200

Don’t forget…you can join our free Home Repair Tutor Facebook Group if you’re a do-it-yourselfer

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

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!

If you liked today’s show please subscribe in iTunes and write us a review! This is what helps us stand out from all the fluff out there.

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You’ll get advice, tips, and learn about all our tool giveaways via the newsletter.

Don’t miss out.

HELP WITH YOUR BATHROOM

Are you a new homeowner?

Does your bathroom make you feel embarrassed, disgusted, or frustrated?

Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor

Our memberships are limited to 100 people on a monthly basis. You get access to the video tutorial library and our great private Facebook group where you can post questions and get answers.

Videos are beginner friendly and come with a printable supply list so you don’t miss anything at the store.

082: Humidity Sensors for Bathrooms and Building a Modern Bookcase from Plywood Jul 08, 2015

Show notes

Has your bathroom ever fogged up?

If so, you have a humidity problem.

Leviton makes a humidity sensor that senses humidity then turns the bath fan on.

John Melton over on AZ DIY Guy shows you how to install one

http://www.azdiyguy.com/2014/07/installing-bathroom-fan-humidity.html

Can you build a modern bookcase from 1 piece of plywood?

Well, maybe you can’t but Steve Ramsey can.

Steve is the founder of Woodworking for Mere Mortals and he’s a spectacular teacher

Check out his modern bookcase that he made from a single sheet of 3/4” plywood

http://workshop.lifehacker.com/build-a-modern-bookcase-using-a-single-sheet-of-plywood-1715395117

Steve’s website and videos can be found at

http://woodworking.formeremortals.net/

Don’t forget…you can join our free Home Repair Tutor Facebook Group if you’re a do-it-yourselfer

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

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!

If you liked today’s show please subscribe in iTunes and write us a review! This is what helps us stand out from all the fluff out there.

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You’ll get advice, tips, and learn about all our tool giveaways via the newsletter.

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HELP WITH YOUR BATHROOM

Are you a new homeowner?

Does your bathroom make you feel embarrassed, disgusted, or frustrated?

Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor

Our memberships are limited to 100 people on a monthly basis. You get access to the video tutorial library and our great private Facebook group where you can post questions and get answers.

Videos are beginner friendly and come with a printable supply list so you don’t miss anything at the store.

081: Make DIY Toilet Fizzing Tablets and Repair Drywall Ceilings Jul 07, 2015

Show notes

Toilets get disgusting fast.

DIY toilet fizzing tablets can help you keep on top of this mess.

Jessica over at Mom4Real has a great recipe to make this cleaning tabs

http://www.mom4real.com/make-your-own-toilet-cleaning-bombs/

Learning how to patch drywall will save you TONS of money.

I show you how to repair a drywall ceiling in this step-by-step tutorial

https://youtu.be/jhfz2HNuL7s

Don’t forget…you can join our free Home Repair Tutor Facebook Group if you’re a do-it-yourselfer

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

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!

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HELP WITH YOUR BATHROOM

Are you a new homeowner?

Does your bathroom make you feel embarrassed, disgusted, or frustrated?

Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor

Our memberships are limited to 100 people on a monthly basis. You get access to the video tutorial library and our great private Facebook group where you can post questions and get answers.

Videos are beginner friendly and come with a printable supply list so you don’t miss anything at the store.

080: Five Summer Time Tips and DIY Pallet Wood Floors Jul 06, 2015

Show notes

Mike Holmes is the King of home improvement.

He recently had a nice article on 5 summer time tips for DIY home improvement.

I thought these were pretty good.

You can check them out for yourself via this link

http://news.nationalpost.com/homes/mike-holmes-summers-not-just-for-major-renovations-sweat-the-small-stuff-too

Do you like wood floors?

Did you know you can use pallet wood for this kind of project?

Check out this cool tutorial our community member Pat Dollar posted…it’s pretty cool

http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Pallet-Wood-Floor/

Don’t forget…you can join our free Home Repair Tutor Facebook Group if you’re a do-it-yourselfer

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

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!

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You’ll get advice, tips, and learn about all our tool giveaways via the newsletter.

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HELP WITH YOUR BATHROOM

Are you a new homeowner?

Does your bathroom make you feel embarrassed, disgusted, or frustrated?

Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor

Our memberships are limited to 100 people on a monthly basis. You get access to the video tutorial library and our great private Facebook group where you can post questions and get answers.

Videos are beginner friendly and come with a printable supply list so you don’t miss anything at the store.

079: Faucet Depot and How to Remove Efflorescence from Stone Jul 03, 2015

Show notes

Where can you find good prices on bathroom faucets?

You can wait for a sale at the local home store but I’ve got a better solution.

Faucet Depot is a great online site that offers discounts on name brand bathroom faucets.

I bought a faucet there a few weeks back and saved around $60 versus the home store.

They offer a lot more than faucets and it’s worth your time to check them out

http://www.faucetdepot.com/faucetdepot/main.asp

Do you have efflorescence?

It looks like white residue and appears on stone or brick.

There’s a great way to remove it using either vinegar or muriatic acid.

Always wear goggles, protective clothing, and a respirator when using muriatic acid

Check out my tutorial over on Home Repair Tutor to see how to get rid of this in one day

http://www.homerepairtutor.com/how-to-clean-efflorescence-off-stone-walls/

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!

If you liked today’s show please subscribe in iTunes and write us a review! This is what helps us stand out from all the fluff out there.

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STAY IN TOUCH

You’ll get advice, tips, and learn about all our tool giveaways via the newsletter.

Don’t miss out.

HELP WITH YOUR BATHROOM

Are you a new homeowner?

Does your bathroom make you feel embarrassed, disgusted, or frustrated?

Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor

Our memberships are limited to 100 people on a monthly basis. You get access to the video tutorial library and our great private Facebook group where you can post questions and get answers.

Videos are beginner friendly and come with a printable supply list so you don’t miss anything at the store.

078: Nest's New Security Cam and How to Get Rid of Ants Jul 02, 2015

Show notes

How do you keep tabs on your home while you’re away?

Nest has a great new security camera called the NestCam.

It records video in 1080p and will send alerts to your phone if it detects something suspicious.

You can also use it to talk to your dog…more on that in the podcast.

Pair the NestCam with the Nest Protect and you’ve got an alert system that can show you if you have a fire.

Nest now has a triple threat in home automation with their thermostat, CO/Smoke alarm, and now the NestCam.

https://nest.com/

Got ants?

Family Handyman has 14 great tips on how to prevent and stop these little guys.

If you have this problem check out their article

http://www.familyhandyman.com/pest-control/how-to-get-rid-of-ants

Don’t forget…you can join our free Home Repair Tutor Facebook Group if you’re a do-it-yourselfer

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

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!

If you liked today’s show please subscribe in iTunes and write us a review! This is what helps us stand out from all the fluff out there.

Ways to Subscribe to Home Repair Tutor

STAY IN TOUCH

You’ll get advice, tips, and learn about all our tool giveaways via the newsletter.

Don’t miss out.

HELP WITH YOUR BATHROOM

Are you a new homeowner?

Does your bathroom make you feel embarrassed, disgusted, or frustrated?

Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor

Our memberships are limited to 100 people on a monthly basis. You get access to the video tutorial library and our great private Facebook group where you can post questions and get answers.

Videos are beginner friendly and come with a printable supply list so you don’t miss anything at the store.

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