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277: Milwaukee's Digital Tool REVOLUTION Mar 06, 2016

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Milwaukee is taking power tools to the next level…customize the speed, ramp up time, lights, and other settings via a smartphone.

Why care?

This will make your projects easier and you’ll extend the life of your power tool.

Here’s the link to the 1/4” M18 ONE KEY impact driver from Milwaukee

http://amzn.to/1np2qrx (this amazon affiliate link helps support the show…thank you)

Yah, pretty sweet.

PLUS we discuss a DIY TILE CLEANER from Melissa Maker

Here’s the link I promised

http://cleanmyspace.com/tile-scrub/

And this is my YouTube video on how to build a drill brush

https://youtu.be/flfAc_jMzvM

In the beginning of the video I sound like some infomercial person, haha.

ALSO here’s the link to a great tutorial on fixing wood rot

http://www.homerepairtutor.com/rotten-wood-repair-with-the-help-of-elmer/

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PLUS: if you’re doing a DIY bathroom remodel you’ll love our training over on Bathroom Repair Tutor

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276: Spring LAWN Tips Mar 05, 2016

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Crabgrass….this stuff grows anywhere…today we discuss tips to prevent it in your lawn this spring.

AND we answer a question from Bryan who wants to know how to tackle the transition between cement board and drywall.

Should he use joint compound or thinset to embed the mesh tape?

We go over what to do and why.

We answer yesterday’s Question of the Day.

Here’s today’s QOTD: Shane has wooden columns on his porch…there’s wood rot he’d like to fix…what can he do?

Tomorrow’s podcast has the answer my friend :)

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PLUS: if you’re doing a DIY bathroom remodel you’ll love our training over on Bathroom Repair Tutor

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275: The Amazon Echo is SO COOL Mar 04, 2016

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Wanna control your thermostat by talking to it…yep, that’s a reality. Today’s show we discuss how the Amazon Echo can work with SmartThings and Wink to control your homes lights, music, and furnace.

Pretty cool George Jetson stuff.

PLUS: Milwaukee is coming out with a cordless brad nailer this spring.

Learn why it’s a great option instead of going the traditional route of compressed air.

Check it out here

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/cordless/2740-20

We answer the QOTD from yesterday’s show…how to fix a door that opens and closes on its own.

Here’s today’s QOTD: Hershel has a stone fireplace…one of the stones came loose…how can he fix it in less than an hour?

Tomorrow’s podcast has the answer my friend :)

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PLUS: if you’re doing a DIY bathroom remodel you’ll love our training over on Bathroom Repair Tutor

http://www.bathroomrepairtutor.com/

274: Extend Your Hotwater Tank's Life Mar 03, 2016

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How can you extend an old hotwater tank’s life…today’s show has 5 tips.

PLUS: we talk about new products that help remove and prevent soap scum on glass shower doors.

My very first YouTube video tackled this topic and now I’m thinking we need to do another video with these new techniques.

We answer the QOTD from yesterday’s show…how to resolve a running bathroom fan.

Here’s today’s QOTD: Sasha’s bathroom door opens on its own…she doesn’t want this to happen…how can she fix this problem in 5 minutes?

Tomorrow’s podcast has the answer.

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PLUS: if you’re doing a DIY bathroom remodel you’ll love our training over on Bathroom Repair Tutor

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273: Drill Through Brick with These Tools Mar 02, 2016

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What tools are the best for drilling through brick or mortar or concrete…today’s show has the answers my friend.

ALSO: we finish off the Ultimate Bathroom Renovation Planner today and talk about how to complete the waterproofing process of your tub and shower.

We answer the QOTD from yesterday’s show…quick fix for outlets that aren’t working and on the same circuit as a GFCI

Here’s today’s QOTD: Maggie’s husband Glenn constantly leaves the bathroom fan on after a shower…how can she solve this problem without berating Glenn and lower her electric bill at the same time?

Tomorrow’s podcast has the answer.

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PLUS: if you’re doing a DIY bathroom remodel you’ll love our training over on Bathroom Repair Tutor

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272: Capping Copper Pipes Without Burning Down the House Mar 01, 2016

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Capping copper pipes…how can you safely do it without burning down your house? Today’s show shares great tips and to do this safely.

PLUS: we tackle Day 8 of the Ultimate Bathroom Renovation Planner which discusses the gameplay for grouting a bathroom floor and which grout is perhaps the best option.

We answer the QOTD from yesterday’s show…learn how to keep your clothes dryer from catching fire!!!

Here’s today’s QOTD: Jesus noticed the hallway outlets no longer work…these outlets are right outside the master bathroom…what could be the culprit?

This might be an easier fix than you you.

Tomorrow’s podcast will have the answer.

Today’s the DAY,

Tonight at 9pm EST the awesome bonuses for Bathroom Repair Tutor will be disappearing.

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PLUS you get access to Steve and Jeff in the Private Facebook group where you can ask any question and post pictures of your bathroom renovation…this is the best part, being able to get answers while you’re remodeling!!!

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271: Curbed or Curbless Showers? Feb 29, 2016

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Should you install a curbed or curbless shower…this all depends on your existing shower and bathroom layout, so today we discuss when you should opt for one or the other and why.

ALSO: what kind of paints are great for the bathroom…especially if you’re concerned about hiding drywall imperfections.

And believe it or not there’s a paint that can kill infection-causing bacteria for up to 4 years!!!

We answer the QOTD from yesterday’s show…

Here’s today’s QOTD: Abraham just bought a new clothes dryer…he’s got to vent it to the exterior…what kind of tubing or pipe should he use, why?

Tomorrow’s podcast will have the answer.

Getting this answer right could help save you from a dryer lint fire, which happens over 15,000 times each year in the US, believe it or not.

Darn dust bunnies.

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The bonuses will make you bathroom remodel go faster, easier, and be less overwhelming ;)

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270: Joist Repair Tips that Stop Home Implosions Feb 28, 2016

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You open up your floor only to realize someone has notched out your joists…this is NOT safe…what can you do? Today’s show gets help from Dan who’s fixed this issue many times before.

PLUS: we dive into Day 6 of the Ultimate Bathroom Renovation Planner and share which primers to use over drywall and why flat paint is a must for ceilings.

We answer the QOTD from yesterday’s show…

Here’s today’s QOTD: Lori wants to replace her carpet with laminate flooring…she’s using a jigsaw to make all her cuts…ow can she cut through the top of the laminate without it splintering?

Tomorrow’s podcast will have the answer.

This is part of what I taught my daughter yesterday, i.e. how to use a jigsaw to make perfect cuts from the top of the wood project.

Right on!!

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Why?

The bonuses will make you bathroom remodel go faster, easier, and be less overwhelming ;)

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269: Little Plumbing Tip That Stops Water Leaks Feb 27, 2016

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There’s nothing worse than water leaks in the wall….today’s little plumbing tip will help stop leaks and it’s super simple, hopefully you know about it already…

ALSO: we discuss Day 5 of the Ultimate Bathroom Renovation Planner and share why it’s good to make an L shape tile cut on the first row of bathroom tile.

Btw, here’s the link to our YouTube video showing how to tile the plumbing wall of a shower

https://youtu.be/CtvylCAbH9o

We answer the QOTD from yesterday’s show…

Here’s today’s QOTD: Carol’s dishwasher started to leave residue on her glasses and dishes, what can she do to stop this?

Tomorrow’s podcast will get to the bottom of Carol’s dilemma.

Dishwashers, what a 1st world problem, right.

Anyhow,

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268: Old Tubs...Paint or Pitch? Feb 26, 2016

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We’ve gotten this question a lot…is it best to paint or pitch an old tub? Today’s show explores what you should do and why…

PLUS: we discuss grout removal, which grout is best for showers, and Day 4 of the Ultimate Bathroom Renovation Planner

The Question of the Day from yesterday’s show is answered at the end, remember it involves the dilemma of either painting a door in place or removing it and why you should think hard about this.

Here’s today’s QOTD: Carl’s garage door gets to 1 foot above the floor then goes back up…what’s the problem and how can you fix it in 10 seconds?

Tomorrow’s podcast will answer Carl’s question…

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