Silicone Caulk
DEAR TIM: Caulking is not my favorite job. I have to use silicone caulk to seal a leaking shower enclosure. Can you offer any tips on caulk removal so I do not damage the metal or the marble curb? What is the secret when working with silicone ... [... more]
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How To Caulk Baseboards
DEAR TIM: Can you tell me how to caulk baseboards? I thought my new paint job was looking great until all sorts of black lines showed up where there were gaps between the baseboard woodwork and the walls. I don't remember seeing that in other ... [... more]
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Door Locks
DEAR TIM: Several door locks at my home don't work properly. When I try to extend the deadbolt lock, it will not turn all of the way. Several other regular door locks and deadbolts in my home are hard to turn. All of these deadbolt door locks ... [... more]
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How To Install A Prehung Door
DEAR TIM: I need to know how to install a prehung door. This door is a regular interior door, not an exterior door. Is this job as easy as the salesman made it out to be? I am suspicious, as it seems that you need some good skills to install a ... [... more]
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How To Drywall
DEAR TIM: I need to learn how to drywall in a hurry. A good friend needs me to show her how to hang drywall and how to finish drywall. The trouble is I have just seen it done on some home-improvement TV shows. Is it really that hard to install ... [... more]
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Drywall Repair
DEAR TIM: My testosterone-filled son was practicing some self-defense punches, and now I am left with a pesky drywall repair. Should I go look at the drywall repair kits, or is there a better way? I can't afford to hire any of the drywall repair ... [... more]
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Paperless Drywall
DEAR TIM: Paperless drywall is causing me some consternation. Is it as easy to cut, install and finish as traditional drywall that has a paper facing? Why would I want to use paperless drywall? The texture of the paperless drywall is definitely ... [... more]
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Drywall Tools
DEAR TIM: I need some drywall tools for a large project I am tackling. One thing I learned long ago is that tools contribute much to the overall quality of a job, so I want to get good ones. What are the bare minimum tools I need to get by? What ... [... more]
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LED Lights
I am so fortunate to have newsletter subscribers that contact me about things they are working on. Here is a fantastic heart-warming love story about this wonderful man who lives way off the beaten path in New Zealand. I hope one day to meet ... [... more]
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Security Cameras
DEAR TIM: My wife wants me to install security cameras in and around our home as I travel on business quite frequently. Are wireless security cameras the way to go or should I consider wired home security cameras? Do you have to buy separate ... [... more]
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Woodpecker Damage
DEAR TIM: I have woodpecker damage at my home. The pesky woodpecker drilled any number of large holes into the wood. I noticed earlier in the season that carpenter bees had been hanging around this part of my home. What can I do to stop this from ... [... more]
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Paint Primer
DEAR TIM: The instructions on the can of paint I am getting ready to use say to use a primer paint on bare wood. Is that really necessary? It seems like a waste of time. What are the benefits of using paint primer? I feel the paint company just ... [... more]
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