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077: Shower Tiling Tips and Tuscan Leveling System for Grout Lines Jul 01, 2015

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Pat Dollar from our Facebook Group shared how she was able to tile her bathroom by getting help from her local tile store.

She shared with our Group how the local store went the extra mile to help her cut the tiles, pick tools, and choose the mastic & grout.

The point here is to not forgot how much of a resource local tiles stores can be if you’re redoing your kitchen or bathroom.

How do you get your tile grout lines to look amazing?

Professional tile setters are use the Tuscan Leveling System. They have two different kinds of systems: Strap & Cap and the Tuscan SeamClip.

You can check them both out for yourself

http://www.tuscanleveling.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/

Our Leviton Self-Testing GFCI giveaway is still happening, here’s the link to that tutorial

http://www.homerepairtutor.com/how-to-install-a-gfci-electrical-outlet-like-a-pro/

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

Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor

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

076: Painting Stained Drywall and Kitchen Backsplash Tips Jun 30, 2015

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Does your ceiling have a water stain?

Madra Fischer from our Facebook community shared how she covered up a stain using Zinsser Covers Up. After two coats her stain was complete gone.

She does have one caveat that you shouldn’t miss.

You can join our free Home Repair Tutor Facebook Group if you’re a do-it-yourselfer

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

Would you like to tile your kitchen backsplash in 1 day?

You can do it using Bondera’s mat or the Simple Mat by Custom Building Products.

These are basically like doubled sided mats, one side sticks to your wall and the other side is where the tile will stick.

Bondera Tile Mat

http://buybondera.com/

Simple Mat by Custom Building Products

http://www.custombuildingproducts.com/

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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.

075: Hand Augers for Dryer Lint and Avoiding Plumbing Surprises Jun 29, 2015

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Do you need to remove lint from your dryer vent?

Heather Garner from our Facebook community shared a great tip on how to use a hand auger to clean dryer lint from long pipes.

She initially told me about this over on Home Repair Tutor and I wanted to share the idea with you today.

Buying a vacant home can be risky.

One of the biggest issues is plumbing, especially if the house has sat through cold winters.

I learned first hand what could go wrong and think you can learn from my mistakes in today’s show.

Avoid plumbing surprises before they lead to thousands of water dollars!!!

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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.

074: Natural Pest Control for Gardens and Ridgid's Power Spin for Clogged Sinks Jun 26, 2015

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Looking for natural pest control?

Danielle from Weed Em and Reap has a great recipe

Her tutorial has been pinned over 86,000 times

http://www.weedemandreap.com/natural-garden-pest-control/

Kitchen sink clogs can be expensive.

Last week I used the Ridgid Power Spin to get me out of a jam.

You’ll see why it can help you too, best $40 you’ll spend on a plumbing tool for clogs

https://www.ridgid.com/us/en/power-spin

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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.

073: Mason Jar Herb Garden and Ryobi's New Phone Inspection Scope Jun 25, 2015

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Do you want a stylish way to grow herbs?

Camille Styles has a tutorial that shows you how to do this using mason jars.

I made a do-it-yourself video tutorial for this project over on Home Repair Tutor.

It turned out really cool.

http://camillestyles.com/uncategorized/transformed-mason-jar-herb-garden/

Have you ever wondered if you have insulation in your walls?

Or maybe if you have pipes in the ceiling?

Ryobi has a new tool that can help with this mystery.

It uses your smartphone, check it out for yourself

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-Phone-Works-Inspection-Scope-ES5000/205489754

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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.

072: How to Lay a Brick Path and New Toilet Closet Bolts by Danco Jun 24, 2015

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Does your sidewalk or walkway look horrible?

Today you’ll learn the basics of how to lay a brick path.

This Old House always has great tutorials and this one is no different.

http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/how-to/intro/0,,20200448,00.html

Replacing a toilet requires inspection of the closet flange bolts.

Often times these bolts need to be replaced.

Dance came out with a new design that allows you to easily align the toilet bowl with the wax ring.

And you don’t have to trim the bolts with a saw or multi tool

https://youtu.be/CvD6GW_nQn4

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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.

071: Vertical Veggie Gardens and Varathane's New Triple Thick Polyurethane Jun 23, 2015

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Do you want a veggie garden but feel like you don’t have the space?

No problem.

Chris from Man Made DIY shares how to build vertical veggie gardens from cedar.

http://www.manmadediy.com/users/chris/posts/3582

Any woodworker should know about polyurethane.

Varathane has a new triple thick formula that’s self-leveling and easy to apply.

And it cleans up with water, maybe they should call it Triple Threat polyurethane!!

https://www.rustoleum.com/en/product-catalog/consumer-brands/varathane/triple-thick-polyurethane

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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.

070: Cleaning Slip Resistant Bathtubs and Tuscan's SeamClip for Tiling Projects Jun 22, 2015

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Slip resistant tubs are wonderful, but can be hard to clean.

Pam from Retro Renovation found a product that helps get this kind of tub looking brand new.

http://retrorenovation.com/2012/08/06/how-to-clean-the-bathtub-slip-resistant-bottom-omg-its-like-new/

Plus, she tells you what products aren’t recommended.

Tiling a shower or bathroom can be tricky.

Uneven grout joints not only look bad, they are unsafe.

The Tuscan SeamClip is a professional way to make your grout joints look good without a lot of hassle.

You should check these out if you have a tiling job coming up in your bathroom or kitchen

http://www.tuscanleveling.com/Products/Seamclip/seamclip.html

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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.

069: Stopping Pet Odors and Leviton's New Self-Testing GFCI Jun 19, 2015

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Pet odors are embarrassing.

Christine from First Home Love Life has a DIY recipe that went viral.

It’s been pinned over 131,000 times

http://www.firsthomelovelife.com/2012/05/no-not-new-couch.html

Leviton has a new self-testing GFCI that meets a new UL requirement.

Did you know that GFCIs should be tested monthly?

Most people don’t remember to test, so this is a huge help.

GFCIs are necessary in bathrooms and kitchens, and we have a great tutorial on how to install one over on Home Repair Tutor.

Plus, there’s a cool giveaway you don’t want to miss

http://www.homerepairtutor.com/

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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.

068: Drywall Dust Tips and Kerdi Board for Bathtub Remodeling Jun 18, 2015

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Drywall dust will make you gag, so why breathe it?

Check out these great tips by Timothy Dahl over on Lifehacker for a better way to drill holes in drywall or plaster

http://workshop.lifehacker.com/catch-drywall-debris-with-a-basketball-when-drilling-in-1708373898

Use your inner Lebron to work smarter!

You need to know about Schluter’s Kerdi Board, especially if you’re tiling a bathtub or shower.

It’s a replacement for cement board and can be tiled over.

Plus, you can groove out the board to fit over bathtub lips.

Kerdi boards are way lighter cement board and come in multiple thicknesses

http://www.schluter.com/kerdi-board.aspx

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HELP WITH YOUR BATHROOM

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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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