In this issue, the new AsktheBuilder website is up and running, what do you think about it? I need your questions about cleaning, sealing and doing minor repairs to decks.
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How to Grout Ceramic Floor Tile Below are the four videos in the How To Grout Ceramic Tile series. The key to success when grouting ceramic tile is controlling water. Too much water in any step will ruin the grout. Grout ruined with too much water will crack and turn to powder in a short Read More »
In this newsletter, my trip to San Francisco, Amazon.com and my free eBook, impact driver tools, tip of the week, an eBook survey, video of the week, a reader questions if he picked the right roofing contractor and my question of the week.
Accccckkkkkk! Boy oh boy, did my email last night create some bewilderment and discombobulation. You may have gone to Amazon and saw my How to Grout Ceramic Floor Tile eBook was not free. You possibly got a crabby look on your face and then reported back to me. Here's what happened. It's a matter of Read More »
This is NOT a normal newsletter in case you just subscribed in the past few days. Watch for a real newsletter on Tuesday. FREE Grouting Ceramic Tile eBook! If Amazon does it's job, starting Saturday, March 10, 2012, you can get my new Kindle eBook How to Grout Ceramic Floor Tile for FREE. But just Read More »
Radiant heat is by no means new. Different form forced-air systems, it uses electromagnetic, infrared waves to heat. Radiant heating systems are a little more expensive to install but provide silent, clean and comfortable heat.
Tim Carter demonstrates a portable propane heater that has it's own on-board power supply.
Impact drivers are great tools. A cordless impact driver can easily drive 3-inch screws into wood without a pilot hole. These power tools delivery low end torque to drive or remove stubborn screws.
Both wood i-beams and steel beams can carry tremendous loads. Either type I-beam must be properly sized and properly supported. If not, the beams won't hold up under the tons of weight from the house.
Following the manufacturer's directions is important when using wood glue. Gluing wood to wood requires properly preparation of the surfaces and clamping to keep the glued pieces together while the glue adhesive dries.
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