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337: Custom Shower Pan Installation in 2 Hours or Less

Home Repair Tutor - May 07, 2017 10:50 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 88 ratings
Today we discuss how to install custom shower pans in less than 2 hours using KBRS’s Tile-Basin®. This is a great option for DIYers who want to remodel a walk-in shower. Find our tutorial at https://www.homerepairtutor.com/custom-shower-pans/.

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336: Waterproofing Basement Walls with DRYLOK

Home Repair Tutor - April 30, 2017 11:11 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 88 ratings
Waterproofing basement walls with DRYLOK paint is an easy way to make your basement more functional and smell better. Today we discuss tips for waterproofing with DRYLOK and share a little story about why Pittsburgh homes have the ‘Pittsburgh Pot’. Here’s the link to our DRYLOK tutorial https:/...

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335: Bathroom Waterproofing Systems...DO's and DON'Ts

Home Repair Tutor - April 23, 2017 10:52 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 88 ratings
Bathroom waterproofing can be confusing as all heck. Today we discuss Schluter’s new thin-set and how this is shaking up the bathroom remodeling industry. Here’s the link to our Schluter thin-set tutorial https://www.homerepairtutor.com/schluter-thin-set/. If you’re remodeling a bathroom and wan...

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334: Tub Shower Combo Remodeling Tips

Home Repair Tutor - April 14, 2017 09:09 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 88 ratings
Tub shower combos are very popular in old homes and today we share quick tips on how to replace them. For the complete written tutorial you can visit https://www.homerepairtutor.com/tub-shower-combo-remodeling-quick-tips/. If you’re remodeling a tub shower combo we have a new online course with...

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333: How to Install the DITRA-HEAT Heated Flooring System

Home Repair Tutor - March 31, 2017 08:26 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 88 ratings
Heated flooring systems are great for tiled bathroom floors. Today we share several tips on how to install DITRA-HEAT and discuss why it’s a great option. For the complete step-by-step tutorial visit https://www.homerepairtutor.com/ditra-heat-heated-flooring-systems/. If you’re remodeling a tub...

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332: Three Tips for Drilling Holes in Cinderblock, Brick and Tile

Home Repair Tutor - March 17, 2017 09:24 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 88 ratings
Drilling through cinderblock, brick and tile is a breeze if you have the right tool and bits. Today we share three quick tips that’ll make these projects way easier. For more home improvement tips visit us at https://www.homerepairtutor.com/. If you’re remodeling a bathroom our online courses wi...

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331: Cutting Bathroom Tiles with Montolit's New CGX115 Angle Grinder Blade

Home Repair Tutor - March 10, 2017 10:26 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 88 ratings
Cutting bathroom tiles is a lot easier with the right tools. Angle grinders equipped with Montolit’s new CGX115 will make smooth cuts through the hardest porcelain tile. The CGX115 has layers of diamond that make it stronger and more resilient. If you want to buy the CGX115 contact Christopher M...

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330: Five Tips for Choosing Tile

Home Repair Tutor - March 03, 2017 10:22 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 88 ratings
Today’s podcast shares 5 quick and simple tips for choosing tile. These suggestions will help you choose tiles that look great, perform as expected and last a long time. There’s nothing worse than planning a tile project then having bad tiles that are a pain in the butt to set.

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329: How to Paint a Bathroom Fast (5 Tips from The Idaho Painter)

Home Repair Tutor - February 24, 2017 10:27 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 88 ratings
Today we share 5 great tips for painting a bathroom fast. Chris ‘The Idaho Painter’ shared these tips with us. After today’s show you’ll know what brushes, rollers, tape and caulk a pro uses to get straight lines and amazing results.

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328: Cement Board Installation Tips for Tub Shower Combos

Home Repair Tutor - February 17, 2017 10:09 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 88 ratings
Cement board is the cheapest way to waterproof a tub shower combo. Today’s podcast has 7 tips to help make your project rock solid and as painless as possible. If you’re remodeling a bathtub or tiling a shower check out our courses over on Bathroom Repair Tutor https://bathroomrepairtutor.com/

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327: Five Solid Bathtub Installation Tips

Home Repair Tutor - February 03, 2017 10:29 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 88 ratings
If you’re doing a bathroom remodel and installing a new bathtub this podcast is a must listen. We share 5 solid bathtub installation tips that’ll save you a ton of grief and give you a leakproof result. If you’re remodeling your bathroom our online courses are great, check them out https://www.h...

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326: Thin-Set for Tile DO's and DON'Ts

Home Repair Tutor - January 27, 2017 11:35 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 88 ratings
Before you tile a bathroom, kitchen, or basement this lesson is a must. If you’re thin-set technique is bad your tiles might fall off the wall or crack over time. We share 5 tips in today’s show. Here’s the link to the video that Sal DiBlasi and I did on this topic https://youtu.be/CjJJEtlJkwU. ...

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325: How to Grout Shower Wall Tiles and Milwaukee's M18 Grinder

Home Repair Tutor - January 20, 2017 10:31 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 88 ratings
Today’s podcast shares tips on how to choose grout and use it for shower wall tiles. For example, what kind of grout should you use for grout joints less than 1/8 inch? Tons of great tips in today’s show. Here’s the link to my video tutorial on how to grout shower wall tiles using Mapei’s Keraco...

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324: Unsanded Grout Tips and Empire's New LED Levels

Home Repair Tutor - January 13, 2017 11:30 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 88 ratings
There’s nothing worse than tiling a floor or wall then ruining it with grout. Today I share 3 tips that’ll help you get better color consistency, stain resistance and strength from your unsanded grout. You can also watch my latest YouTube video that shares these same tips, click this link to wat...

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323: Grouting Bathroom Floors and Milwaukee's Surge Driver

Home Repair Tutor - January 06, 2017 10:36 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 88 ratings
Grouting a bathroom floor can be a pain. But with pre-mixed grouts it’s a lot easier and quicker. Today we talk about Mapei’s Flexcolor CQ and why it’s awesome. Check out my video on how to grout a ceramic tile floor with Flexcolor CQ here https://youtu.be/uuFqHERYGdw. Also, I tested Milwaukee’s...

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322: Insurance Tips...Keep Your Home Safe

Home Repair Tutor - December 30, 2016 10:46 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 88 ratings
Insurance is not sexy…but it’s SUPER important. Today we discuss insurance tips to keep your home safe and to prevent you from writing huge checks when a catastrophe occurs. Also, we talk about the right way to approach a bathtub remodel. If you’re remodeling your bathroom and doing it yourself ...

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321: Grout Removal Tools and Ridgid's Palm Impact Driver

Home Repair Tutor - December 23, 2016 11:17 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 88 ratings
Grout removal tool selection is super important…especially if you don’t want to spend your entire Saturday removing grout. We discuss three different grout removal tools that’ll make your life easier. Check out my full tutorial here https://goo.gl/8olNcN. Also, if you’re looking for a great tool...

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320: Bathroom Towel Bar Tips and Milwaukee's M18 Brad Nailer

Home Repair Tutor - December 16, 2016 10:37 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 88 ratings
Bathroom towel bars are easy to install but over time they can ruin your walls. Today you’ll get several tips to prevent this from happening.   Also, we discuss Milwaukee’s new M18 brad nailer. I tested the 18 gauge nailer and wanted to share that with you.   Here’s the link to our How t...

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319: Seven Winter Tips for Safer Homes

Home Repair Tutor - December 09, 2016 10:23 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 88 ratings
The winter presents special challenges for homeowners. Today we discuss 7 winter tips to help you keep you home safe and energy efficient.   Here’s the link to the tutorial that shows how to install an exterior frost free sillcock https://www.homerepairtutor.com/frost-free-sillcocks-for-o...

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318: Pedestal Sink Installation Tips and FEIN's New Tools

Home Repair Tutor - December 02, 2016 11:15 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 88 ratings
Pedestal sinks are a great way to make a small bathroom look great. Today’s show shares 4 great tips for how to install a pedestal sink and faucet.   Plus, we discuss FEIN’s new 12V MultiTalent oscillating multi-tool and 4-speed drill/driver.   Here’s the special link to Bathroom Repair ...

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317: Waterproofing a 120 Year Old Shower

Home Repair Tutor - November 18, 2016 10:58 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 88 ratings
Old bathrooms can be frustrating to remodel. Today we discuss how to waterproof a 120 year old bathroom using KERDI-BOARD. Anybody can use this type of waterproofing and make a shower 100% waterproof in one day.   Also, we discuss Milwaukee’s new heated jacket. It has hand warmers and can ch...

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316: Replace a Toilet and DeWALT's New FlexVolt Grinder

Home Repair Tutor - November 11, 2016 10:47 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 88 ratings
Does your toilet constantly clog? Or maybe it’s just old as sin…today we discuss how to choose a new toilet and the process for installing it. Listen if you want to make sure you new toilet doesn’t leak!!   Plus, we discuss DeWALT’s new FlexVolt 60V Max angle grinder. This bad boy is a BEAST...

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315: How to Waterproof Your Bathroom

Home Repair Tutor - November 04, 2016 09:30 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 88 ratings
Waterproofing your bathroom is easy if you use the materials we discuss in today’s show. DITRA, KERDI-BOARDs, Wedi, KBRS…we talk about the options and explain why they’re the best.   Plus, our latest gear review is about Ironclad’s new EXO gloves   Here’s the link to the EXO glove review...

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314: How to Choose Grout and The Best Fix for Toilet Bowl Leaks

Home Repair Tutor - October 28, 2016 09:48 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 88 ratings
Today we discuss which grouts should be on your shopping list. You won’t necessarily see them in the home store because they’re used by professionals. But that doesn’t mean these grouts aren’t for DIYers. Plus, what is the best fix for a leaky toilet bowl? You’ll find out.   Here’s the link ...

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313: Fix Basement Leaks and Milwaukee's ONE KEY Sawzall

Home Repair Tutor - October 21, 2016 10:13 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 88 ratings
Do you have a wet basement? Today we discuss some products that can help you cut down on the moisture and mold/mildew risk. Plus, we talk about Milwaukee’s new ONE KEY Sawzall. This saw is pretty sweet and I explain why.   Here’s the link to Bathroom Repair Tutor…perfect for homeowners tackl...

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312: Three Fall Home Tips and Channellock Tool Review

Home Repair Tutor - October 14, 2016 09:26 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 88 ratings
Today we discuss three fall home tips that’ll make your home more comfortable and save you money. Plus you’ll learn about the awesome giveaway we’re doing with Channellock tools…a must listen episode.   Here’s the link to our tutorial on how to insulate windows with plastic film and bubble w...

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311: Drilling Holes in Tile and Dremel's Velocity

Home Repair Tutor - October 07, 2016 09:47 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 88 ratings
How can you cut perfect holes in tile? Today’s show dives into the tools and techniques for doing this simple but sometimes challenging task. You might not need these tips today but they come in super handy. Plus, we talk about Dremel’s new Velocity V60 cutting tool. It’s a beast.   Here’s t...

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310: Tiling Custom Shower Niches and Milwaukee's New Miter Saw

Home Repair Tutor - September 30, 2016 09:29 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 88 ratings
Today’s show shares how to tile a custom shower niche and Milwaukee’s new cordless miter saw. If you’re thinking of redoing your bathroom you’ll want to get today’s tips for the shower niche. We made an awesome video tutorial showing how to tile not one but two niches on the same wall.  I dive...

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309: Essential Tiling Tools & Milwaukee's New Battery

Home Repair Tutor - September 23, 2016 09:42 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 88 ratings
Today’s show shares the 5 essential tiling tools you need if you want your tile to look amazing. Seriously, these tools make all the difference, I’m currently using them on a rental remodel and man o man…I couldn’t have tiled without them.   Also, Milwaukee just came out with their New High ...

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308: Cutting Bathroom Tiles & Drilling Through Concrete

Home Repair Tutor - September 16, 2016 09:31 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 88 ratings
Today’s show shares tips on cutting bathroom tiles and cutting through concrete. Here’s the deal, if you don’t want to spend all day tiling or drilling through masonry you’ll love my tool recommendations.   Here’s the link to my video that explores cutting bathroom tiles with an angle grinde...

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