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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/ 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 Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher STAY IN TOUCH Sign up to the Home Repair Tutor newsletter by texting Homerepair to 33444. 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.

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/ 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 Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher STAY IN TOUCH Sign up to the Home Repair Tutor newsletter by texting Homerepair to 33444. 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.

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. 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 Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher STAY IN TOUCH Sign up to the Home Repair Tutor newsletter by texting Homerepair to 33444. 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.

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/ 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 Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher STAY IN TOUCH Sign up to the Home Repair Tutor newsletter by texting Homerepair to 33444. 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.

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. Ways to Subscribe to Home Repair Tutor Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher STAY IN TOUCH Sign up to the Home Repair Tutor newsletter by texting Homerepair to 33444. 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.

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. Ways to Subscribe to Home Repair Tutor Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher STAY IN TOUCH Sign up to the Home Repair Tutor newsletter by texting Homerepair to 33444. 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.

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! 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 Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher STAY IN TOUCH Sign up to the Home Repair Tutor newsletter by texting Homerepair to 33444. 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.

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! 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 Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher STAY IN TOUCH Sign up to the Home Repair Tutor newsletter by texting Homerepair to 33444. 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.

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. Ways to Subscribe to Home Repair Tutor Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher STAY IN TOUCH Sign up to the Home Repair Tutor newsletter by texting Homerepair to 33444. 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.

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 Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher STAY IN TOUCH Sign up to the Home Repair Tutor newsletter by texting Homerepair to 33444. 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.

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/ 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 Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher STAY IN TOUCH Sign up to the Home Repair Tutor newsletter by texting Homerepair to 33444. 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.

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/ 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 Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher STAY IN TOUCH Sign up to the Home Repair Tutor newsletter by texting Homerepair to 33444. 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.

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!!! 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 Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher STAY IN TOUCH Sign up to the Home Repair Tutor newsletter by texting Homerepair to 33444. 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.

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 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 Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher STAY IN TOUCH Sign up to the Home Repair Tutor newsletter by texting Homerepair to 33444. 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.

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 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 Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher STAY IN TOUCH Sign up to the Home Repair Tutor newsletter by texting Homerepair to 33444. 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.

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 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 Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher STAY IN TOUCH Sign up to the Home Repair Tutor newsletter by texting Homerepair to 33444. 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.

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 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 Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher STAY IN TOUCH Sign up to the Home Repair Tutor newsletter by texting Homerepair to 33444. 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.

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 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 Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher STAY IN TOUCH Sign up to the Home Repair Tutor newsletter by texting Homerepair to 33444. 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.

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/ 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 Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher STAY IN TOUCH Sign up to the Home Repair Tutor newsletter by texting Homerepair to 33444. 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.

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 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 Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher STAY IN TOUCH Sign up to the Home Repair Tutor newsletter by texting Homerepair to 33444. 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.

Do you need to learn how to clean a microfiber couch? After reading this tutorial by Julia over at 551 East I couldn’t believe how easy this was http://551eastdesign.blogspot.ca/2012/05/how-to-clean-microfiber-couch.html You only need four supplies: spray bottle, isopropyl alcohol, white sponge, white bristle brush. Spray couch stains with the alcohol, wipe off with the sponge, and use the bristle brush to bring the couch back to how it looked on day 1. Fein brought the first multi tool to DIYers and contractors 45 years ago. Now you can get their Multi Master 350Q for $199. They’re multi tool is renown in the trades for being solidly built and getting the job done. Check out the Multi Master 350Q and other tools http://www.feinus.com/en_us/ 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 Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher STAY IN TOUCH Sign up to the Home Repair Tutor newsletter by texting Homerepair to 33444. 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.

Wanna learn how to control weeds organically. Jill Nystul has some fantastic “green” tips that use newspapers. She calls it the newspaper lasagna http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2015/06/control-weeds-organically-with-newspaper-lasagna.html DeWalt is coming out with their new 20V Brushless Hammer Drill this summer. Not only is it super powerful but it comes with a dust extractor built into the tool http://dewaltmediakit.com/power-tools/dewalt-announces-20v-max-xr-brushless-sds-hammer/ Stuart from Tool Guyd got an early look at this hammer drill and had some exciting things to say about it http://toolguyd.com/dewalt-cordless-tools-new-2015/ 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 Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher STAY IN TOUCH Sign up to the Home Repair Tutor newsletter by texting Homerepair to 33444. 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.

Need some plumbing tips from a Master Plumber? Delta Faucets tweeted a nice infographic that could help you save BIG bucks. Here’s the link http://www.deltafaucet.com/inspiredliving/infographic/10-pointers-master-plumber Some priceless advice!! Craftsman has a great sale right now on their 165 piece Mechanic’s Tool set. It use to be $149 but is currently only $96. You can see the deal for your self on their site http://bit.ly/1Ibjd4R Love me some tool sales :D 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 Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher STAY IN TOUCH Sign up to the Home Repair Tutor newsletter by texting Homerepair to 33444. 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.

Yah, this episode mentions toilet skid marks. Gross but the reality of using toilets. American Standard came out with their new Vormax toilet that helps cut down on cleaning. How? It’s engineered with one big hole in the toilet bowl which allows it to stay way cleaner than traditional toilets. And it comes with a slow moving toilet seat. It’s a 1.28 gallon per flush toilet and therefore saves you money on your water bill. I’ve only installed American Standard toilets in my rental homes and have never had an issue, knock on wood. Check out American Standard’s Optum Vormax over on Home Depot’s site, it’s about $288 and worth every penny if you want a cleaner toilet that doesn’t clog http://www.homedepot.com TODAY’S QUICK TIP Buy extra long 3 inch closet flange bolts when installing a toilet. Short closet flange bolts that don’t rise above the toilet bowl mean you can properly attach the bowl to the closet flange. When you buy a new toilet just buy the long closet flange bolts and save yourself another ride to the store. What’s the best way to clean your toilet. If you wanna learn how in 3 minutes check out Clean My Space over on YouTube. Here’s the video from Melissa that shows you exactly how she gets toilets looking shiny and clean https://youtu.be/VfDoGQ6urE0 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 Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher STAY IN TOUCH Sign up to the Home Repair Tutor newsletter by texting Homerepair to 33444. 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.

Windows make your house look awesome or dingy. Do you want a quick way to make your windows streak free? Jill over at One Good Thing by Jillee has a great window cleaner recipe. You can make it in 5 minutes of less and start using it instantly. Here’s the recipe: 1/2 bottle of Jet Dry Dishwasher Rinse Aid (7 oz bottle) 4 Tablespoons of isopropyl alcohol (70%) 1/4 cup ammonia 1 handful of powdered dishwasher detergent 2 gallons of hot water Mix all this in a bucket and start using it with a sponge. You don’t have to use a squeegee to remove the solution, just spray the window with a hose after cleaning it. You have to check out Jill’s full tutorial and see here before & after photos TODAY’S TOOL TIP Bosch’s 15 Amp 10 inch table saw is on sale this week at Home Depot. It’s $30 off and while that not seem like a bunch of money it kinda is when you’re shopping at the home store. You can buy 30 linear feet of casing for $30!!! This table saw also comes with Bosch’s gravity stand that has wheels. My brother-in-law has this saw and loves it. It’s model # 4100-09 and the Internet # on Home Depot’s site is 202242734 TODAY’S QUICK TIP Do you hate spiders? My wife can’t stand them. I know, spiders are necessary for the biological ecosystem to function. But that can happen away from our house. Back in March 2015 I sprayed Miss Muffet’s Revenge on our screen door. Guess what? No spiders. You can see my video tutorial back on Home Repair Tutor for all the details. 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 Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher STAY IN TOUCH Sign up to the Home Repair Tutor newsletter by texting Homerepair to 33444. 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.

Makita’s 18V Lithium-ion compact combo kit is on sale at Home Depot for $30 off. If you listen to the Home Repair Tutor podcast you’ll learn about these deals in real time. The kit comes with the following -18V 1/2” driver/drill -18V impact driver -2 Lithium-ion batteries -1 charger -1 bag The best part about the kit are the two batteries and rapid charging capacity. Price is $199 and it gets a slew of 5-star reviews The model # is LCT200W and the Internet # is 100596872 over on Home Depot’s site http://www.homedepot.com Does your bathroom need more storage? You should check out the DIY bathroom mirror storage case over on Shanty 2 Chic http://www.shanty-2-chic.com/2014/02/bathroom-storage-diy.html This is a super build idea and Ashley & Whitney walk your through it step-by-step. I love this so much that I might build one and do a video tutorial. Store toilet paper, makeup, curling irons, toothbrushes, you name it. If your storage is limited this could serve you well. Here’s today’s Quick Tip: buy a bathroom vanity make from solid wood instead of particle board. Particle board will breakdown under a bathroom’s constant humid environment. Plywood constructed vanities are much stronger and durable. You’ll pay a bit more for them but the long term investment can’t be beat!!! If you liked today’s show subscribe to it via iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/home-repair-tutor/id965752980 or Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/home-repair-tutor?refid=stpr Our show is 5 days a week Monday thru Friday. Each show is 8-10 minutes and will make you a better DIYer, or your money back (which is just my way of saying you’ll like the show since it’s FREE). Sign up to the Home Repair Tutor newsletter by texting Homerepair to 33444. You’ll get advice, tips, and learn about all our tool giveaways via the newsletter. Don’t miss out. Does your bathroom make you feel embarrassed, disgusted, or frustrated? Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor http://bathroomrepairtutor.com/ 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. You need this course if you’re knee deep in bathroom problems.

f you’re working with wood you likely need a miter saw. These days a lot of companies are making miter saws that are powered by lithium-ion batteries and this creates opportunities to by corded saws for discounts. Ridgid’s 10” sliding compound miter saw is currently on sale at Home Depot for $50 off. The Internet # is 203132245 and the model # is MS255SR This might be a limited deal so go to the Home Depot website to check it out http://www.homedepot.com Summer months bring out the bugs. Having a great DIY pest control method in place can help a ton. Patrick Allan over on LifeHacker came up with a great infographic to help stop the bug problem in your house before it starts. Check out his tips http://lifehacker.com/keep-your-home-bug-free-with-these-diy-pest-control-met-1631181023 You’ll love this!!! Here’s the Quick Tip: don’t use green board in showers or tubs. Instead, use cement board like DuRock or Wonder Board and waterproof it. You can also use Schluter Kerdi Board or Wedi Board. This tip will save you from making a critical mistake in your bathroom remodeling project. The last thing you need is to have a beautiful tile job removed because the substrate wasn’t waterproofed. If you liked today’s show subscribe to it via iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/home-repair-tutor/id965752980 or Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/home-repair-tutor?refid=stpr Our show is 5 days a week Monday thru Friday. Each show is 8-10 minutes and will make you a better DIYer, or your money back (which is just my way of saying you’ll like the show since it’s FREE). Sign up to the Home Repair Tutor newsletter by texting Homerepair to 33444. You’ll get advice, tips, and learn about all our tool giveaways via the newsletter. Don’t miss out. Does your bathroom make you feel embarrassed, disgusted, or frustrated? Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor http://bathroomrepairtutor.com/ 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. You need this course if you’re knee deep in bathroom problems.

Woodworking projects require the right tools. For example, if you’re installing base board molding or casings around doors/windows having a nailer can save you a ton of time. Unfortunately you’d have to buy a gun and air compressor. Ryobi’s new Air Strike Nailers solve that issue. I’m not saying they’re cheap, but the convenience could be worth it. Carrying a compressor, hose, and set of brad nailers can get tiring and a bit dangerous. The Air Nailers are powered by an 18 Volt battery and you get the following -18-gauge brad nailer that drives 5/8” to 2” brad nails -16-gauge finish nailer that drives 3/4” to 2 1/2” finish nails -1 18V Lithium-ion battery and a dual chemistry charger The only thing missing is a bag, really wish they provided one! Check out the Home Depot for the deal I mention http://www.homedepot.com or this limited time link within the Home Depot site http://thd.co/1Gi72X1 The Internet # for this combo kit over on Home Depot is #205558928 Do you need a new picnic table? Maybe you’re looking to build something that can help with entertaining, well I found this awesome project over at Remodelaholic.com They show you how to build a patio table with built-in ice boxes http://www.remodelaholic.com/2014/04/build-patio-table-ice-boxes/ The complete build instructions are there along with the materials and supply lists. I’m here to say that this is one of the coolest picnic tables I’ve ever seen. You’ve gotta check it out just to see the genius behind the construction. Do you need to learn how to unclog your kitchen sink? No problem, all you need is a hand auger and detective skills. Most clogs in kitchen sinks are from the p-trap being obstructed. Two slip nuts hold the p-trap to the sink drain and wall pipe. Turn those slip nuts counterclockwise to remove them and pull the p-trap down into a bucket. Tap the trap on the buck to remove the clog. If this isn’t the problem you can use a hand auger to clear out the wall pipe. Feed the hand auger down into the wall pipe until you hit the clog. Lock the auger in place and spin the auger clockwise. Then pull the auger from the wall along with the clog. I hope these tips help you unclog your kitchen sink and save the call to a plumber. IMO the Ridgid hand auger is awesome and you should check it out https://www.ridgid.com/us/en/drain-cleaning If you liked today’s show subscribe to it via iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/home-repair-tutor/id965752980 or Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/home-repair-tutor?refid=stpr Our show is 5 days a week Monday thru Friday. Each show is 8-10 minutes and will make you a better DIYer, or your money back (which is just my way of saying you’ll like the show since it’s FREE). Sign up to the Home Repair Tutor newsletter by texting Homerepair to 33444. You’ll get advice, tips, and learn about all our tool giveaways via the newsletter. Don’t miss out. Does your bathroom make you feel embarrassed, disgusted, or frustrated? Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor http://bathroomrepairtutor.com/ 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. You need this course if you’re knee deep in bathroom problems.

Today’s featured tool is Dremel’s Ultra Saw. It has seven different saw blades you can use for an assortment of projects. Cut wood, metal, or plastic. You can even use the Ultra Saw to grind down thin-net mortar or cut tiles. It’s super versatile and the size allows it to be handled in tight spots. At 7.5 Amps it has plenty of power and comes with a bag. The price is currently $129 over at Home Depot. Use it for making stuff, sanding old patio furniture, installing hardwood floors, and more. Great little tool that you’ll love for sure. It actually helped me build a rustic cooler from free pallet wood. Both my buddy Timothy Dahl and I did this project. You’ll see from our tutorials that you can do this in 1 day with the right tools and supplies. Heck, if I can do this I know you can!! Check out Timothy’s tutorial on Charles and Hudson http://charlesandhudson.com/how-to-build-a-cooler-stand-from-pallets/ My Rustic Cooler tutorial comes with video tutorial http://www.homerepairtutor.com/how-to-build-a-rustic-cooler/ If you watch both of these tutorials there’s no doubt you’ll get this project done and impress your friends, be prepared for tons of compliments. If you liked today’s show subscribe to it via iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/home-repair-tutor/id965752980 or Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/home-repair-tutor?refid=stpr Our show is 5 days a week Monday thru Friday. Each show is 8-10 minutes and will make you a better DIYer, or your money back (which is just my way of saying you’ll like the show since it’s FREE). Does your bathroom make you feel embarrassed, disgusted, or frustrated? Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor http://bathroomrepairtutor.com/ 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. You need this course if you’re knee deep in bathroom problems.

Klein recently came out with a new non-contact voltage tester called the NCVT-3. I’m a huge fan of Klein tools because I’ve tried other brands and have been very disappointed. You can use a non-contact voltage tester to double check there’s no electricity running to your electrical box. This comes in handy when installing new lights, outlets, switches, etc. The new NCVT-3 comes with a digital display and a LED light that can be used independently from the voltage tester. It also has a LED bar graph that shows you the amount of voltage. You can check it out over on Klein’s site http://www.kleintools.com/ or buy it at Home Depot for around $26 http://www.homedepot.com/ Either way it’s good to have a tool like this to double check the electricity in your house. Does your deck look boring? Do you want an inexpensive way to spice it up? My friend Brittany has a great tutorial that shows you how to make your deck feel like an exotic getaway. She shows you how to paint a beautiful design on the surface with on a tack, string, and some paint brushes. You have to check out her tips here if you deck needs some excitement http://www.prettyhandygirl.com/how-to-paint-a-giant-mandala-deck-tattoo/ If you liked today’s show subscribe to it via iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/home-repair-tutor/id965752980 or Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/home-repair-tutor?refid=stpr Our show is 5 days a week Monday thru Friday. Each show is 8-10 minutes and will make you a better DIYer, or your money back (which is just my way of saying you’ll like the show since it’s FREE). Does your bathroom make you feel embarrassed, disgusted, or frustrated? Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor http://bathroomrepairtutor.com/ 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. You need this course if you’re knee deep in bathroom problems.

Ridgid’s new Gen5x 5-piece combo kit is out. The price is currently $399 and you can find it over on Home Depot’s site or Ridgid’s site https://www.ridgid.com/ http://www.homedepot.com/ If you need to replace several tools this is the way to go. Here’s what you get with the kit -1/2” Hammer Drill -Impact Driver -Circular Saw with 7 1/4” blade -Recriprocating Saw -LED Light Ridgid has one of the best warranties out there. The kit comes with a 3-year limited service warranty and Lifetime Service Agreement. Does your bathroom floor need to be updated? If you’re on a budget one of the best ways to do this is add a vinyl sheet floor. My friend Jessica from Decor Adventures did this project and it turned out great. You can see her tutorial here http://www.decoradventures.com/2014/07/install-sheet-vinyl-floor.html Jessica walks you through the entire process and in the end you’ll be inspired to do this yourself If you liked today’s show subscribe to it via iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/home-repair-tutor/id965752980 or Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/home-repair-tutor?refid=stpr Our show is 5 days a week Monday thru Friday. Each show is 8-10 minutes and will make you a better DIYer, or your money back (which is just my way of saying you’ll like the show since it’s FREE). Does your bathroom make you feel embarrassed, disgusted, or frustrated? Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor http://bathroomrepairtutor.com/ 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. You need this course if you’re knee deep in bathroom problems.

Rockwell’s Sonicrafter F50 is a great multi-tool. The price for this is $150 and you find it here https://www.rockwelltools.com/en-us/ Use this tool sand, scrape, cut and more. I like multi-tools for trimming baseboards, cutting pipes, and sanding tight spots. It accepts all types of blades and boasts a universal fit system. When you buy the F50 it comes a 34-piece kit and bag. But it on Rockwell’s site with free shipping or over on Home Depot The Sonicrafter F30 is only $99, so if you’re on a budget this is a good option. Elisha from Pneumatic Addict did an awesome tutorial on how to darken oak cabinets without stripping the finish. Do you have old oak cabinets that look outdated? If so, this tutorial can make all the difference and help you modernize your bathroom or kitchen cabinets. http://www.pneumaticaddict.com/2014/06/darken-cabinets-without-stripping.html The best part is that you don’t have to waste time stripping the old finish. Follow Elisha’s tutorial for all the details. If you liked today’s show subscribe to it via iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/home-repair-tutor/id965752980 or Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/home-repair-tutor?refid=stpr Our show is 5 days a week Monday thru Friday. Each show is 8-10 minutes and will make you a better DIYer, or your money back (which is just my way of saying you’ll like the show since it’s FREE). Does your bathroom make you feel embarrassed, disgusted, or frustrated? Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor http://bathroomrepairtutor.com/ 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. You need this course if you’re knee deep in bathroom problems.

Today’s featured tool is Ryobi’s Combo Kit. The model number is P883 and you can find it over here https://www.ryobitools.com/ryobidays This combo kit comes with an 18V drill, circular saw, reciprocating saw and LED light. You can find the kit over on Home Depot’s site as well and most of the reviews are are 4-5 stars. The cool part about buying from Home Depot is their site tells you exactly what aisle and bay the tool is located. Ryobi’s 18V batteries charge in 30 minutes of less and don’t fade over time. Home Depot’s deal right now on this kit will save you $50-$60. http://www.homedepot.com/ Do you need a place in your house to sit and put on or take off you shoes? My friend Mindi over at My Love 2 Create built one from pallets and it looks amazing http://www.mylove2create.com/2014/04/diy-upholstered-bench.html She did this with her sisters and you have to see the results. Her tutorial will show you how to build the bench in a weekend and on a budget. Here’s my storage solution for our patio that I mentioned http://www.homerepairtutor.com/build-a-big-outdoor-storage-bench/ If you liked today’s show subscribe to it via iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/home-repair-tutor/id965752980 or Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/home-repair-tutor?refid=stpr Our show is 5 days a week Monday thru Friday. Each show is 8-10 minutes and will make you a better DIYer, or your money back (which is just my way of saying you’ll like the show since it’s FREE). Does your bathroom make you feel embarrassed, disgusted, or frustrated? Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor http://bathroomrepairtutor.com/ 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. You need this course if you’re knee deep in bathroom problems.

Home automation allows you to control and monitor your home from your smartphone. This is totally awesome. Have you ever left home and forgot to turn off the lights or garage door? Well, now you can turn off lights, close doors, or open doors, monitor moisture and more with sensors that communicate with your phone. SmartThings is one brand of home automation that I recently reviewed on Home Repair Tutor. They were kind enough to send the SmartThings Smarter Home Starter Kit which comes with 6 different Things or devices -Hub -SmartPower Outlet -SmartSense Motion Sensor -SmartSense Open/Closed Sensors x 2 -SmartSense Presence Sensor WIFI, internet, and a smartphone are all you need to use this system. The Hub needs to be hooked up to the WIFI router and plugged into a wall outlet. It’s super easy to setup, seriously, I’m no tech nerd and did it in 5 minutes. The outlet and motion sensor allow you to control lights, fans, and AC units with your phone. But what I like best is the ability to program actions or Uses. You can have these the lights turn on in the morning when you enter the room or the coffee start brewing when you open the door to the kitchen cabinet. Yep, way cool. Open/Closed sensors can serve as a home security system and the best part is there’s NO MONTHLY FEE. Sweet. You can check out the SmartThings home automation system on their website http://www.smartthings.com/ It could be a great solution for you home needs. Do you have a DIY question or suggested show topic? Submit it by… Calling me at 800-965-0023 Visiting http://www.homerepairtutor.com/podcast/ and use the SpeakPipe recorder Or signing up to my email newsletter and responding back to me Does your bathroom need help? Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor http://bathroomrepairtutor.com/ 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. This is a passion project meant to help people with their bathroom problems, hope you like it

Today is Throwback Thursday where we feature a DIYer and their project. Donna Williams is one of the most inspirational women you’ll ever meet. She has her own website at http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/ She’s a mom, designer, and true blue junkaholic from British Columbia, Canada. Donna has a passion for creating cool stuff for her home from salvaged items and reclaimed wood. Her story will show you never to give up on yourself. It gives me chills just thinking about it. Donna has so many great tutorials. I’m discuss two of them today. The first shows you how to build a pallet wood patio chair. She walks you through the entire process step-by-step. This is a fantastic piece for a patio, deck, or outdoor space. Super awesome style. Check it out here http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2013/05/pallet-wood-patio-chair-build-part-2.html A second project I think you’d like is Donna’s painted wooden crate stairs. If you’re looking for a way to spice up your boring stairs this is it http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2010/04/paint-ed-wooden-crate-stairs-for-so-you.html Donna has impeccable style and skills, you have to see what she creates to believe it. http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/ If you liked today’s show subscribe to it via iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/home-repair-tutor/id965752980 or Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/home-repair-tutor?refid=stpr Our show is 5 days a week Monday thru Friday. Each show is 8-10 minutes and will make you a better DIYer, or your money back (which is just my way of saying you’ll like the show since it’s FREE). Does your bathroom make you feel embarrassed, disgusted, or frustrated? Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor http://bathroomrepairtutor.com/ 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.

Today’s Quick Tip is about Moen’s new shower seat that’s made from teak wood. It’s pretty sweet and comes in two different finishes, oil rubbed bronze or stainless steel. This seat is great for older homeowners or anyone who wants more stability in the bathroom. You can check it out over on Moen’s site http://www.moen.com Visit the Bathroom section then look for Safety and that’s where you’ll find the teak seat. Builder’s grade mirrors are plain and sometimes flat out ugly. My DIY friend Kim Six redesigned her mirror using standard lumber from Home Depot. The cool part is she didn’t have to make any miters and had all the pieces cut to size at the store. She shows you exactly how to do this over on her website http://www.thekimsixfix.com/2012/05/framing-mirror-without-miter-cuts.html This is a project anyone can do and with Kim’s detailed instructions I know you could knock this out in a weekend. Thanks Kim for sharing your talent. If you liked today’s show subscribe to it via iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/home-repair-tutor/id965752980 or Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/home-repair-tutor?refid=stpr Our show is 5 days a week Monday thru Friday. Each show is 8-10 minutes and will make you a better DIYer, or your money back (which is just my way of saying you’ll like the show since it’s FREE). Does your bathroom make you feel embarrassed, disgusted, or frustrated? Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor http://bathroomrepairtutor.com/ 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.

Today’s Quick Tip is about how to find the right paint tool. Purdy is my favorite type of paint brush, they make quality supplies that can make your paint project look sharp. But figuring out what kind of brush to use is a problem. Well, they came up with the Purdy Tool Selector to help you with this issue. http://www.purdy.com/ I’m here to say that the brush you use makes all the difference, especially when cutting in with two different colors (e.g. purple walls and white ceilings..) Purdy brushes aren’t cheap but they last forever. You’ll love using them, I do. The Quick Tip is a great transition into today’s tutorial which is how to paint a door without removing it from the hinges. My DIY friend Sarah from The Ugly Duckling House has a great tutorial on how to this. You can check it out here http://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/hinge-help/ Taking doors off the hinges can create a snowball effect of problems. Plus, often the door is very heavy. It’s much easier to leave it and paint the darn thing where it’s hanging. Sarah shows you exactly how to do this. So check out her tips. If you liked today’s show subscribe to it via iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/home-repair-tutor/id965752980 or Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/home-repair-tutor?refid=stpr Our show is 5 days a week Monday thru Friday. Each show is 8-10 minutes and will make you a better DIYer, or your money back (which is just my way of saying you’ll like the show since it’s FREE). Does your bathroom make you feel embarrassed, disgusted, or frustrated? Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor http://bathroomrepairtutor.com/ 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.

Today’s Quick Tip is about Rockwell’s Jawhorse. It’s one of those tools you probably don’t know you need. If you don’t have much space to DIY yet you need a workstation theJawhorse is totally for you. It can eliminate your workbench and vice. Yet you can hold up to 600lbs of material in it. Yah, you need to check it out. Especially if you don’t always have an extra set of hands when doing DIY projects. It can hold a cabinet, door, or bicycle no problem. https://www.rockwelltools.com/en-US/ Does your door rub the floor when you open and close it? If so, I’ve got some tips. Always try to adjust hinges first. Sometimes a hinge is loose either on the jamb or door. And all you need to do is tighten it down. Or if the screw is loose you can replace it with a longer or wider version. You can also remove the loose screw, tap a golf tee into the hole, break it off flush with the door/jamb, and install a new screw. The last resort for a sticking door is to trim the bottom, top, or side. What’s the best tool? In my opinion it’s a hand planer. I like the Ryobi Hand Planer because it’s affordable, I mean really, how often is a DIYer gonna be doing this? https://www.ryobitools.com/ You can pickup a Ryobi Hand Planer for $45-$69 online. Amazon even sells reconditioned ones. Listen to the show for some hot tips on how to trim a sticking door using a hand planer. And you can also watch my video to SEE how to do it https://youtu.be/-2kpq-EkG1s If you liked today’s show subscribe to it via iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/home-repair-tutor/id965752980 or Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/home-repair-tutor?refid=stpr Our show is 5 days a week Monday thru Friday. Each show is 8-10 minutes and will make you a better DIYer, or your money back (which is just my way of saying you’ll like the show since it’s FREE). Does your bathroom make you feel embarrassed, disgusted, or frustrated? Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor http://bathroomrepairtutor.com/ 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.

Learning how to fix copper pinhole leaks can save you thousands of dollars. Yep, I’m talking from experience. I’ve experienced 4 different copper pinhole leaks in our home and have learned that it’s good to know about soldering and one little product called Fix-It Stick by Oatey. The Fix-It Stick is an epoxy putty that you can use to temporarily seal copper pinhole leaks. It creates a watertight seal. All you have to do is mix it then shape it around the copper pipe leak. This in turn allows you to permanently fix the pipe by soldering in a new piece or call a plumber. You can learn how to solder copper pipes by checking out this tutorial http://www.homerepairtutor.com/how-to-solder-copper-pipe/ Definitely have a Fix-It Stick in your tool box!!! You never know when you copper pipes will leak or spring a pinhole. It costs $5-$10 and can be found at home stores or bought on Amazon. Check out my tutorial on how to use it over on Home Repair Tutor http://www.homerepairtutor.com/ Today’s Quick Tip is about baseboard molding. If you want a professional looking DIY job you need to learn how to cope out corners. Typically corners meet at 45 degree angles. Instead of making both corners 45 degrees you should cope one corner and make the other 90 degrees. Yes, this is hard to explain verbally or in written form and that’s why I recommend you watch these videos https://youtu.be/PQsPwY-eoFI by See Jane Drill https://youtu.be/yK1BwyfFIGc by Shane Conlan Both Jane and Shane are great DIY teachers. You’ll love their tutorials. Do you have a DIY question? Submit it by… Calling me at 800-965-0023 Visiting http://www.homerepairtutor.com/podcast/ and use the SpeakPipe recorder Or signing up to my email newsletter and responding back to me Does your bathroom need help? Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor http://bathroomrepairtutor.com/ 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. This is a passion project meant to help people with their bathroom problems, hope you like it

Today is Throwback Thursday where we feature a DIYer and their project. Nick SyWassink is a friend of mine who has his own website at http://thesawdustmaker.com/ He’s a dad, husband, and guy who enjoys sharing his passion for woodworking. Nick and I have a lot in common, I need to buy him a beer or coffee some time soon. He recently put together a great tutorial on how to buy lumber. Did you know that you could save over 50% by purchasing your wood from the local lumber distributor? I didn’t until I watched Nicholas’s video http://thesawdustmaker.com/2015/04/buying-lumber-a-few-things-to-consider/ He also discusses a few other tips that will come in handy. Thanks Nick for your awesome knowledge on woodworking, this is something we can all do more of with the right tutor. Remember, if you have a DIY question you can always ask me by Calling me at 800-965-0023 Visiting http://www.homerepairtutor.com/podcast/ and use the SpeakPipe recorder Or signing up to my email newsletter and responding back to me Does your bathroom need help? Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor http://bathroomrepairtutor.com/ 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. This is a passion project meant to help people with their bathroom problems, hope you like it

Having a beautiful lawn starts with knowing how to cut it. Today’s show discusses -how high to cut your grass -sharpening mower blades -the best time of day to cut your grass -and the ever controversial world of grass clippings…should you remove them or leave em? Cutting your grass too low will weaken it and make it susceptible to burning out, disease, and foot traffic. Mow frequently so that no more than 1/3 of the grass blade is removed when it’s mowed. Put your blades on a sharpening schedule. Sharpening it on a holiday schedule makes it easy to remember to do. Avoid mowing your grass during the hottest portion of the day, e.g. 1-3 pm. Mow it closer to to the evening. Leave grass clippings on the lawn because they act as a natural fertilizer. The only time to remove clippings is when there are clumps. Hopefully these tips help you get your lawn back into shape and avoid those nasty looks from neighbors!! Forget the neighbors, do this for yourself, haha. Do you have a DIY question? Submit it by… Calling me at 800-965-0023 Visiting http://www.homerepairtutor.com/podcast/ and use the SpeakPipe recorder Or signing up to my email newsletter and responding back to me Does your bathroom need help? Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor http://bathroomrepairtutor.com/ 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. This is a passion project meant to help people with their bathroom problems, hope you like it

Today is Tool Tip Tuesday. Kreg makes great woodworking tools and supplies that anyone can use. Some of my DIY friends over on Facebook introduced me to Kreg’s Rip Cut tool. Do you need to rip down sheet goods, e.g. 4 foot by 8 foot pieces of plywood, yet don’t own a table saw? Table saws can be very expensive and you need a place to store them. The Rip Cut solves this issue. It attaches to your circular saw and acts as a guide to rip down the sheet good in a matter of seconds. Amazon is pricing this jigsaw at $29 and it gets on average 4 out of 5 stars. Check it out on Amazon or Kreg’s website https://www.kregtool.com/ You can check out the tool deals I mention by visiting Home Repair Tutor and clicking on the Amazon link in the right side bar http://www.homerepairtutor.com/ Do you have a tool tip? Let me know. Leave a voicemail by calling 800-965-0023 or visit http://www.homerepairtutor.com/podcast/ and use the SpeakPipe recorder or Signup to my email newsletter and respond back to me Does your bathroom need help? Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor http://bathroomrepairtutor.com/ Our memberships are limited 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. This is a passion project meant to help people with their bathroom problems, hope you like it

Dale want’s to know how to demo his fiberglass shower surround and install new a new tiled shower instead. Today’s show explains how to do that and gives you some great tips on how to get started with the tiling process. Most shower or bathtub fiberglass surrounds are attached to studs with roofing nails. You’ll have to remove some drywall or plaster to reveal these nails, remove them and then pull the surround from the wall. It’s a good idea to shut the water off to the shower or tub before demoing. Do this at the water main in your home. If your plastic tub or shower surround is a one piece you can use a reciprocating saw to cut it into 1/3s. I recommend starting in a corner because most likely pipes or wires are not there. It’s a good idea to know where electrical wires are located and pipes so that you don’t cut through them. You an use a SharkBite push on fitting to cap any copper or plastic pipes if you have to cut them to remove the old shower valve. They can be pushed onto the pipes. No soldering is required. Pretty sweet. Cement board is the cheapest surround option. Attach it to the studs using alkali resistant screws. Waterproof the cement board with RedGard or Hydro Ban or Schluter Kerdi. RedGard and Hydro Ban are very DIY friendly and can be applied using a roller or paint brush. Once the waterproofing is dry you can apply tiles to the cement board. I like large format tiles (12 x 24 inches or bigger) because less grout is involved. These are some great tips for getting started with a shower or bathtub remodel. Today’s Quick Tip is about placing electrical boxes in bathrooms and kitchens. My buddy Bill, who’s a licensed electrician, explained that it’s a good idea to leave extra wire leading to electrical boxes. This way, if the box needs to be adjusted up, because of tall cabinets, you don’t need to tear out the drywall to reset the electrical wiring. Do you have a DIY question or suggested show topic? Submit it by… Calling me at 800-965-0023 Visiting http://www.homerepairtutor.com/podcast/ and use the SpeakPipe recorder Or signing up to my email newsletter and responding back to me Does your bathroom need help? Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor http://bathroomrepairtutor.com/ 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. This is a passion project meant to help people with their bathroom problems, hope you like it

Greasy kitchen cabinets are disgusting and hard to clean. What is a good solution for this problem, besides water and vinegar. Sometimes I get my best ideas walking through the automotive department in stores. This is where I found Super Clean. It’s remarkable at removing grease. Check out my tutorial http://www.homerepairtutor.com/how-to-clean-a-greasy-kitchen-hood/ It’s easy to use but I do recommend testing it on a small area before using it on the entire surface. Denise also had a question about cleaning her wood floors. Recently I’ve had good luck with Bona products https://www.bona.com/en-US/ But again, I recommend testing any cleaning product. Today’s Quick Tip is about SPAX screws. I’m constructing a bathroom mockup in my garage and had to build out stud walls. Since I wanted a modular design I decided to use SPAX screws instead of nails. They don’t require pre-drilling, are easy to drive into wood, and countersink perfectly. Check them out here http://www.spax.us/ Do you have a DIY question? Submit it by… Calling me at 800-965-0023 Visiting http://www.homerepairtutor.com/podcast/ and use the SpeakPipe recorder Or signing up to my email newsletter and responding back to me Does your bathroom need help? Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor http://bathroomrepairtutor.com/ 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. This is a passion project meant to help people with their bathroom problems, hope you like it

Today is Throwback Thursday where we feature a DIYer and their project. Katie Cleveland is a friend of mine who has her own website at http://addicted2diy.com/ She’s an avid DIYer, mother of two boys, wife, paramedic, bull rider, and dirt track stock cars. Yah, she’s awesome. Katie has a phenomenal wine storage cabinet tutorial http://addicted2diy.com/2015/04/28/diy-wine-storage-cabinet/ This piece of furniture would sell easily for $400 at Pottery Barn. You can see how Katie build it step-by-step. I’d love to make this and do a video tutorial. Remember, if you have a DIY question you can always ask me by Calling me at 800-965-0023 Visiting http://www.homerepairtutor.com/podcast/ and use the SpeakPipe recorder Or signing up to my email newsletter and responding back to me Does your bathroom need help? Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor http://bathroomrepairtutor.com/ 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. This is a passion project meant to help people with their bathroom problems, hope you like it

Do you know how elongate the life span of a hot water tank? Check on the anode rod. What the heck is an anode rod? It’s inside your hot water tank and is sacrificed instead of the tank itself. Once the anode is shot that’s when the water starts to eat the tank. Rheem recommends inspecting the anode once a year and has specific instructions on how to know when it needs to be replaced. Here are the resources I mention http://www.wh2only.com/assets/pdf/Rheem_Training_Manual.pdf http://www.rheem.com/docs/FetchDocument.aspx?ID=aedbbc95-9a6b-4780-aa23-b0ed9abe41cd Many thanks to Steve who forwarded these links. Today’s Quick Tip is about saving money on Amazon when buying power tools. Stuart over on Toolguyd.com shared the latest tool savings deal that’s available http://toolguyd.com/bosch-cordless-amazon-discount-052015/ Any day you can save money on power tools is a good day. Do you have a DIY question? Submit it by… Calling me at 800-965-0023 Visiting http://www.homerepairtutor.com/podcast/ and use the SpeakPipe recorder Or signing up to my email newsletter and responding back to me Does your bathroom need help? Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor http://bathroomrepairtutor.com/ 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. This is a passion project meant to help people with their bathroom problems, hope you like it

Today is Tool Tip Tuesday. Black and Decker came out with a new jigsaw with Curve Control. They sent me a saw to check out and I did a review back on Home Repair Tutor http://www.homerepairtutor.com/black-and-decker-jigsaw-review/ Here’s what I like about the jigsaw, -it has heft yet isn’t too heavy (only 4.7lbs) -the shoe is adjustable so you can make bevel cuts -wood dust can be removed via an exhaust port -there’s Curve Control which means the jigsaw has 4 different settings for different kinds of cuts -it comes with a 2 year warranty and 30 day money-back guarantee. Amazon is pricing this jigsaw at $43, which I think is a steal. Do you have a tool tip? Let me know. Leave a voicemail by calling 800-965-0023 or visit http://www.homerepairtutor.com/podcast/ and use the SpeakPipe recorder or Signup to my email newsletter and respond back to me Does your bathroom need help? Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor http://bathroomrepairtutor.com/ Our memberships are limited 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. This is a passion project meant to help people with their bathroom problems, hope you like it

Replacing pedestal sink faucets can be tricky. What tool should you use? How do you get started? The tool I recommend for any sink or faucet installation is the Ridgid Faucet and Sink Installer. I have a great tutorial on this tool back on Home Repair Tutor http://www.homerepairtutor.com/the-ridgid-faucet-and-sink-installer-tool/ It allows you to remove faucets, supply lines, and more. For $21 you can expedite faucet or sink installations. It’s so worth the money!!! Today’s Quick Tip is about how to properly build a stud wall. If you’re framing stud walls find the crown of the wood stud and have the crowns face the same direction. Having all the crowns facing upward will make the stud wall nice and flat and help with the drywall installation. Do you have a DIY question? Submit it by… Calling me at 800-965-0023 Visiting http://www.homerepairtutor.com/podcast/ and use the SpeakPipe recorder Or signing up to my email newsletter and responding back to me Does your bathroom need help? Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor http://bathroomrepairtutor.com/ 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. This is a passion project meant to help people with their bathroom problems, hope you like it

Don’t get me wrong, I love DIYing but I also like staying alive. Bradley left a message asking if he should hire an electrician or try doing the electrical work himself. He’s remodeling a kitchen, knocking down some walls, and some other stuff. One of the issues is the electrical will have to run underground in conduit. Listen to the show to see what I recommend for Bradley. Today’s Quick Tip is about what to do with cement board and bathtub lips. If you’re wanting to install tile in a tub surround you’ll likely be using cement board. Should the boards rest on top of the tub lip or go down over the lip and rest 1/4” above the tub deck? Here’s my opinion: rest the cement boards on top of the tub lip, fill in the gap between the cement board and the tub deck with thin-set mortar, and then add Schluter’s Kerdi Band over the gap to waterproof it. The reason is simple, if the cement board is shimmed out so that it can rest just off the tub deck you’ll be left with an awkward transition between the cement board and neighboring drywall. Again, this is just my opinion based on conversations that Steve and I have had about this particular part of bathroom remodeling. Steven is my buddy who remodels custom bathrooms. Do you have a DIY question? Submit it by… Calling me at 800-965-0023 Visiting http://www.homerepairtutor.com/podcast/ and use the SpeakPipe recorder Or signing up to my email newsletter and responding back to me Does your bathroom need help? Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor http://bathroomrepairtutor.com/ 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. This is a passion project meant to help people with their bathroom problems, hope you like it

Today is Throwback Thursday where we feature a DIY project someone else has done. My buddy Jamison over on Rogue Engineer has tons of great DIY furniture ideas you can build yourself. He’s an aerospace engineer by day and on his weekends does cool projects, between being a dad and husband. Whew, he’s one busy guy. Jamison’s X brace side table with concrete top is way cool http://rogueengineer.com/diy-x-brace-side-table-concrete-top-plans/ If you have some basic tools and don’t mind buying the materials you can build this bad boy for about $30. It’s worth checking out if you want to spruce up your patio or deck. Remember, if you have a DIY question you can always ask me by Calling me at 800-965-0023 Visiting http://www.homerepairtutor.com/podcast/ and use the SpeakPipe recorder Or signing up to my email newsletter and responding back to me Does your bathroom need help? Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor http://bathroomrepairtutor.com/ 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. This is a passion project meant to help people with their bathroom problems, hope you like it