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Toilet Flapper Valve Video
August 28, 2007 19:36:54

Tim Carter helps YouTuber Paul, of the 7seveng7 channel, diagnose and fix his leaking toilet. Over the phone while Tim is up on the roof.

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Utility Truck Beds Video
August 28, 2007 17:49:14

Tim Carter explains the advantages of using work truck bodies over regular truck beds and shows some features you should look for when selecting utility truck beds.

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Paperless Drywall
August 24, 2007 17:08:22

Paperless drywall is an interesting product. Unlike regular drywall, there is no paper surface. The drywall is covered in fiberglass. The fiberglass surface is highly water resistant. Paperless drywall helps reduce the spread of mold. It is mold resistant, not mold proof. Other than a slightly different surface feel, you work with it just like regular drywall.

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Paint Cedar Shakes
August 17, 2007 16:39:33

Painting cedar shakes before installing them is the easiest way to paint them. There are several methods to paint the cedar shakes. Shakes can be sprayed or dipped. Read about some proven methods of painting.

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Pot Filler Faucet Video
August 16, 2007 16:00:20

Tim Carter explains the purpose of pot filler faucets. He then shows how to install a pot filler faucet above a cook top.

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How To Cut Ceramic Tile Video
August 15, 2007 15:43:38

Tim Carter demonstrates a simple way to cut a circle out of the center of a piece of ceramic tile.

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Cleaning Paint Brushes
August 10, 2007 23:26:25

Cleaning a paint brush properly will add years of useful life to the brush. Most people clean paint brushes improperly. Their cleaning methods may actually shorten the life of a good paint brush. Proper cleaning starts before you even start to paint!

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Kitchen Remodeling Ideas Video
August 8, 2007 21:58:26

Tim Carter shows off his old kitchen, some of the demolition of the old kitchen, his newly remodeled kitchen, and all the great new amenities. A lot of dust between the start and finish, but that is long forgotten ... now!

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Temporary Partition Wall
August 3, 2007 22:47:52

Temporary wall partitions can be added to room to create that small home office. The temporary interior wall should be held in place with fasteners to avoid the wall falling over. This is even more important if small children are present. Soundproofing is possible, to a degree, with sound-batt insulation and an exterior door.

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Kitchen Sink Strainer Video
August 3, 2007 18:00:45

Tim Carter shows step-by-step tips to help when installing a strainer in your kitchen sink. Get professional results, without the professional cost.

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Cutting Cement Board Video
August 3, 2007 15:32:27

Tim Carter demonstrates a simple way to cut cement backer board using an inexpensive carbide-tipped tool.

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Building A Deck
July 28, 2007 00:13:46

There are many methods for building a deck. Deck construction, especially attaching deck beams to wooden posts, must consider the amount of weight that will be supported by those posts. The wrong method is just asking for a deck collapse. Try notching the wooden support posts.

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Attic Ventilation
July 20, 2007 23:34:44

To keep your attic cool, your attic ventilation requires moving massive amounts of air. More than natural ventilation will do. Attic ventilation fans or turbine roof vents will assist in moving the air. But, powered attic fans can draw your air-conditioned air out of the house.

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Built In Refrigerator Video
July 18, 2007 15:39:57

Tim Carter shows some great features in new refrigerators. Consider these items when selecting and buying a new refrigerator.

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Cold Seam Crack
July 17, 2007 21:25:49

Cold seams in a poured concrete foundation can occur if the flow of concrete is interrupted. The foundation seam is where part of the concrete dries while waiting for more concrete to be poured.

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Central Air Conditioning
July 13, 2007 17:00:31

Air conditioning a home properly will allow your family to be comfortable in the entire house. Central air conditioning systems must be sized correctly. Call a professional heating and air conditioning expert to calculate the proper size air conditioning unit for your house. If you already have a central air conditioning system, he can do the air conditioning troubleshooting for you.

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Cleaning Vinyl Siding
July 6, 2007 16:59:08

Cleaning vinyl siding is no different than washing a car. It is that simple. The only hard part about cleaning vinyl siding is that you might need ladders or have to work around landscaping. Other than that, this is a job just about anyone can do.