Tim Carter demonstrates the Bosch MX25E multi tool. He shows how quickly it can remove floor tile grout.
Tim Carter demonstrates the Bosch MX25E multi tool. He shows how quickly it can remove floor tile grout.
Tim Carter demonstrates the Bosch Daredevil spade bit. It's very sharp and drills through a 2x6 with ease.
Tim Carter demonstrates the DeWALT Compact Drill Driver. He shows it drilling through wood in this video.
Tim demonstrates the DeWALT Compact Hammer Drill in a series of drilling holes.
Tim Carter demonstrates the fury of a live Christmas tree catching on fire. Do NOT try this at home - EVER!
Tim Carter describes wall sheathing technology of 2010 and sheathing materials used from the late 1800's to the present. Wall sheathing not only helps protect the house from weather, but adds structural strength.
Tim Carter describes the importance of a treated lumber sill plate in a wood-framed house. In addition, a layer of foam between the masonry foundation and the sill plate will help stop drafts into your house.
Tim Carter describes how stacked framing is the best structural way to construct a wood-framed house. Stacking the roof rafters directly over the wall studs, which are directly over the floor joists, from the top of the roof down to the foundation, will provide a strong house frame.
Tim Carter describes several ways to use diagonal bracing while constructing a wood-framed house. The bracing keeps the house square while it is under construction. The weight from other components or the affects of wind can cause problems without this bracing.
Tim Carter describes installing a concrete footer in this multi-part series. This video shows the poured footer with the keyway. The keyway helps keep the foundation wall from shifting.
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