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Dust Collector for Homes
Remove dust from your home and office with a central vacuum. It is clean and reliable. It removes the dust to the outside of your home.

AsktheBuilder mp3 Radio Show Oct 15 2005
Annetta comes back to produce a show, and Tim talks about a Colorado business trip and radiant heating. Tim also gives tips about saving money on heating bills this winter through minimizing air infiltration. Tim answers callers' questions on exterior paint prep, information about sears catalog homes, gas fireplace inserts and garage doors.

Sand and Mortar Quantities
Brick and cinder block are set using differing mortar mixes. Purchase all mortar and sand for the job at the same time to keep mortar color consistent.

Restoring a Metal Firebox Damaged by Hurricane Katrina
Metal fireplaces can become flooded by rainstorms or hurricanes. Once the water receeds, is it safe to use the fireplace? The answer is yes so long as the integrity of the firebox was not compromised.

Wet OSB Should be Usable
OSB or oriented strand board is made with special glues that can take getting wet repeatedly. Check to make sure it is in good shape, dry it out and then use it.

How To Remove Wallpaper
Many people struggle with how to remove wallpaper from drywall. The wallpaper sticks to the paper facing of the drywall and tends to be pulled off the wall exposing the gypsum core of the drywall. Is there a best way to remove wallpaper to minimize damage? It depends upon who you ask.

Crown Molding DVD
Cutting crown molding is now infinitely easier. My crown molding DVD is as powerful a tool as the power miter box you will use to create perfect cuts. Just follow the steps I show you on this interactive DVD and your spouse, friends and neighbors will be amazed.

Installing Window Boxes
Window boxes are a delightful accent to the exterior of a home. Copper window boxes are very popular and fiberglass ones are maintenance-free. If you purchase the right kind of window box, you do not need to install special flashing around or under the window sill.

AsktheBuilder mp3 Radio Show Oct 8 2005
Tim talks about some of his listeners' encouraging e-mails and answers callers' questions about mystery odors in a home, removing a bathtub drain, fixing a self-closing door, snow blowing in a pole barn and a bathroom remodel disaster.