Home Repair Tutor

Here’s a quick way to waterproof your bathtub drywall…use Schluter KERDI-BAND. Today we talk about my experiment and how to tackle water damaged drywall next to a bathtub or shower.   Plus, you’ll learn a hot tip about remodeling that I learned the hard way.   Is YOUR bathroom outdated?   Learn what everybody ought to know about bathroom remodeling with our FREE video series   http://www.homerepairtutor.com/free-bathroom-video-series   or   sign up via text message…text BATHROOM to 33444     If you have a home improvement question I’d be happy to answer it on the show. Send your question to me at jeff@homerepairtutor.com

Does your floor squeak? How can you stop the squeaking without taking up your carpet? Today we give you a great solution.   We also talk about bi-fold door hardware that I’ve never seen…thanks Mike Ruf for the amazing tip.   Here’s the link Mike shared in our Home Repair Tutor Facebook community   http://www.johnsonhardware.com/1601.htm   Is YOUR bathroom outdated?   Learn what everybody ought to know about bathroom remodeling with our FREE video series   http://www.homerepairtutor.com/free-bathroom-video-series   or   sign up via text message…send BATHROOM to 33444     If you have a home improvement question I’d be happy to answer it on the show. Send your question to me at jeff@homerepairtutor.com   If you liked today’s show and would like to help please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you   Remember, we have 216 podcast shows You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher. If you want me to feature a cool Deal of the Day or project send me a quick email   jeff@homerepairtuto

Do you want to stay safe…me too…today’s tips could save your life or at the very least make your home safer.   PLUS: I tell you about our upcoming video tutorials.   Speaking of videos…here’s the one I made on DIY holiday gifts       Here’s the link to my oven cleaning tutorial   http://www.homerepairtutor.com/how-to-clean-an-oven/   Here’s the link to my clothes dryer tutorial   http://www.homerepairtutor.com/dryer-duct-cleaning   To join our Bathroom Repair Tutor support group click over to http://www.bathroomrepairtutor.com/   Subscribe to our free Bathroom Remodeling video series Text BATHROOM to 33444   If you have a home improvement question I’d be happy to answer it on the show. Send your question to me at jeff@homerepairtutor.com   If you liked today’s show and would like to help please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you   Remember, we have 215 podcast shows You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher. If you want me to feature a cool Deal of the Day or project sen

Does your outside water spigot freeze? Today’s show has several tips that’ll help you prevent this from happening. They’re all easy and anyone can do these projects.   Here are the links to the tutorials I mention   http://www.homerepairtutor.com/frost-free-sillcocks-for-outside-water-faucets-and-hose-bibs/   http://www.homerepairtutor.com/using-push-fit-plumbing-pipe-connectors/ (shutoff valve install)   To join our Bathroom Repair Tutor support group click over to http://www.bathroomrepairtutor.com/   Subscribe to our free Bathroom Remodeling video series Text BATHROOM to 33444   If you have a home improvement question I’d be happy to answer it on the show. Send your question to me at jeff@homerepairtutor.com   If you liked today’s show and would like to help please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you   Remember, we have 213 podcast shows You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher. If you want me to feature a cool Deal of the Day or project send me a quick email   jeff@h

Is your impact driver LOUD…Ridgid just came out with their Stealth Force impact driver…it’s quieter and faster than other impact drivers.   Here’s Ridgid’s website   https://www.ridgid.com/us/en/power-tools   We talk about it and Melissa Maker’s awesome DIY shower cleaner in today’s show.   Here’s Melissa’s website   http://cleanmyspace.com/   To join our Bathroom Repair Tutor support group click over to http://www.bathroomrepairtutor.com/   Subscribe to our free Bathroom Remodeling video series Text BATHROOM to 33444   If you have a home improvement question I’d be happy to answer it on the show. Send your question to me at jeff@homerepairtutor.com   If you liked today’s show and would like to help please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you   Remember, we have 213 podcast shows You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher. If you want me to feature a cool Deal of the Day or project send me a quick email   jeff@homerepairtutor.com   We record the podcast every day, so I’m u

Are you tiling your bathroom or some other room? If so, today’s show is for you. The last thing you want are cracked tiles and grout…   …DITRA is the best tile underlayment you can put over wood or cement subfloors.   But how do you install it?   I explain and think you’ll love it…   To join our Bathroom Repair Tutor support group click over to http://www.bathroomrepairtutor.com/   Subscribe to our free Bathroom Remodeling video series Text BATHROOM to 33444   If you have a home improvement question I’d be happy to answer it on the show. Send your question to me at jeff@homerepairtutor.com   If you liked today’s show and would like to help please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you   Remember, we have 212 podcast shows You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher. If you want me to feature a cool Deal of the Day or project send me a quick email   jeff@homerepairtutor.com   We record the podcast every day, so I’m up for sharing your great idea   To join our Home Repair Tutor

Do you want to speed up drywalling? Today’s tips will help you drywall a bathroom or any other room in less time.   We’re finishing up our latest bathroom mockup for Bathroom Repair Tutor and will have a TON of awesome video tutorials   To join our Bathroom Repair Tutor support group click over to http://www.bathroomrepairtutor.com/   If you have a home improvement question I’d be happy to answer it on the show. Send your question to me at jeff@homerepairtutor.com   If you liked today’s show and would like to help please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you   Remember, we have 211 podcast shows You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher. If you want me to feature a cool Deal of the Day or project send me a quick email   jeff@homerepairtutor.com   We record the podcast every day, so I’m up for sharing your great idea   To join our Home Repair Tutor Private Facebook Group click over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrtcommunity/   To join our Bathroom Repair Tutor support

Are you planning a bathroom remodel…today we discuss the right way to start a tiled shower…lots of juicy tips.   PLUS: I share why Bathroom Repair Tutor will help you start, and more importantly, finish your remodel.   Let’s just say a lot of people can demo but get stuck after that…   To join our Bathroom Repair Tutor support group click over to http://www.bathroomrepairtutor.com/   If you have a home improvement question I’d be happy to answer it on the show. Send your question to me at jeff@homerepairtutor.com   If you liked today’s show and would like to help please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you   Remember, we have 210 podcast shows You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher. If you want me to feature a cool Deal of the Day or project send me a quick email   jeff@homerepairtutor.com   We record the podcast every day, so I’m up for sharing your great idea   To join our Home Repair Tutor Private Facebook Group click over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrtcommu

Are you remodeling your bathroom…today’s show discusses 3 different waterproofing methods for your shower.   ALSO: we try to help Craig with his bathtub trip lever but I’m not sure if we succeeded   Although several great tips were mentioned when it comes to investigating tub clogs.   Sign up to our bathroom remodeling video series by texting BATHROOM to 33444…   If you have a home improvement question I’d be happy to answer it on the show. Send your question to me at jeff@homerepairtutor.com   If you liked today’s show and would like to help please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you   Remember, we have 209 podcast shows You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher. If you want me to feature a cool Deal of the Day or project send me a quick email   jeff@homerepairtutor.com   We record the podcast every day, so I’m up for sharing your great idea   To join our Home Repair Tutor Private Facebook Group click over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrtcommunity/   To join our Ba

Does your basement have water leaks…today we tackle a few different solutions for Justin who keeps running into issues.   Plus I discuss one of our tiling projects we’ll be doing in 2016 and my latest review of Ironclad’s gloves.   You can check out the review and giveaway over on Home Repair Tutor   http://www.homerepairtutor.com/keep-hands-safe-with-ironclad-gloves/   If you have a home improvement question I’d be happy to answer it on the show. Send your question to me at jeff@homerepairtutor.com   If you liked today’s show and would like to help please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you   Remember, we have 208 podcast shows You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher. If you want me to feature a cool Deal of the Day or project send me a quick email   jeff@homerepairtutor.com   We record the podcast every day, so I’m up for sharing your great idea   To join our Home Repair Tutor Private Facebook Group click over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrtcommunity/   To join

Justin asked how to remove hardened adhesive off his basement walls…today we tackle that question and help Lucille with cleaning greasy kitchen cabinets.   My favorite tool for removing adhesive is super affordable and fun to use, the show has the scoop.   If you have a home improvement question I’d be happy to answer it on the show. Send your question to me at jeff@homerepairtutor.com   If you liked today’s show and would like to help please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you   Remember, we have 207 podcast shows You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher. If you want me to feature a cool Deal of the Day or project send me a quick email   jeff@homerepairtutor.com   We record the podcast every day, so I’m up for sharing your great idea   To join our Home Repair Tutor Private Facebook Group click over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrtcommunity/

Wood paneling…should you paint it? If so, how should you approach this project. Today I’m going to share mistakes I made while painting old paneling at a rental.   PLUS: should you paint walls and floors in your basement if you have a sump pump.   I give my 2 cents on this topic…it’s probably only worth that much.   If you have a home improvement question I’d be happy to answer it on the show. Send your question to me at jeff@homerepairtutor.com   If you liked today’s show and would like to help please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you   Remember, we have 206 podcast shows You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher. If you want me to feature a cool Deal of the Day or project send me a quick email   jeff@homerepairtutor.com   We record the podcast every day, so I’m up for sharing your great idea   To join our Home Repair Tutor Private Facebook Group click over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrtcommunity/

Does your shower go hot then cold…today we give tips to stop this from happening…for some reason this is happening to a lot of our community members!!!   Also: I met the Milwaukee rep yesterday…he showed me the new M18 Fuel hammer drill and impact driver and told me about the special deal they have at Home Depot. More on that in the show.   The Milwaukee M18 Fuel 1/2 Hammer Drill and Impact Driver combo kit that’s on sale at Home Depot is model 2897-22, it’s $399.   I also mention the M12 Fuel 1/2 Hammer Drill and Impact Driver combo kit and that price point is lower at $199, the model number for that is 2597-22 at Home Depot.   If you have a home improvement question I’d be happy to answer it on the show. Send your question to me at jeff@homerepairtutor.com   If you liked today’s show and would like to help please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you   Remember, we have 203 podcast shows You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher. If you want me to feature a cool Deal of th

Should you buy new or buy used tools? Today we discuss your options and my go to place for used tools.   ALSO: we revisit the tankless water heater dilemma and talk about how to fix hollow core doors.   If you have a home improvement question I’d be happy to answer it on the show. Send your question to me at jeff@homerepairtutor.com   If you liked today’s show and would like to help please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you   Remember, we have 204 podcast shows You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher. If you want me to feature a cool Deal of the Day or project send me a quick email   jeff@homerepairtutor.com   We record the podcast every day, so I’m up for sharing your great idea   To join our Home Repair Tutor Private Facebook Group click over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrtcommunity/

Several really great questions today…should you buy a tankless hotwater heater or traditional one…and how can you figure out where a shower leak is coming from.   We answer both questions and talk about a cool deal Ironclad Gloves is having this week.   If you have a home improvement question I’d be happy to answer it on the show. Send your question to me at jeff@homerepairtutor.com   If you liked today’s show and would like to help please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you   Remember, we have 203 podcast shows You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher. If you want me to feature a cool Deal of the Day or project send me a quick email   jeff@homerepairtutor.com   We record the podcast every day, so I’m up for sharing your great idea   To join our Home Repair Tutor Private Facebook Group click over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrtcommunity/

Buying new carpet? Get some tips from today’s show about that and laminate flooring. This is from the school of hard knocks…so you might want to listen.   PLUS: Brenda was having a loud pipe problem and one of our fans from the HRT Private Facebook group had some good suggestions. I’m sharing them on the show.   If you have a home improvement question I’d be happy to answer it on the show. Send your question to me at jeff@homerepairtutor.com   If you liked today’s show and would like to help please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you   Remember, we have 202 podcast shows You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher. If you want me to feature a cool Deal of the Day or project send me a quick email   jeff@homerepairtutor.com   We record the podcast every day, so I’m up for sharing your great idea   To join our Home Repair Tutor Private Facebook Group click over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrtcommunity/

Discolored shingles…what can you do? Today we talk about some simple tips to remove mold or mildew from shingles.   Also: it’s not too late to clean your gutters and downspouts.   I share a story that highlights why this is an important item to add to your honey-do list every fall and spring.   If you have a home improvement question I’d be happy to answer it on the show. Send your question to me at jeff@homerepairtutor.com   If you liked today’s show and would like to help please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you   Remember, we have 201 podcast shows You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher. If you want me to feature a cool Deal of the Day or project send me a quick email   jeff@homerepairtutor.com   We record the podcast every day, so I’m up for sharing your great idea   To join our Home Repair Tutor Private Facebook Group click over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrtcommunity/

Are your windows sweating? Today we discuss several tips to stop window condensation. This is especially important if your windows are made of wood. One of our community members Mike is dealing with this problem and I give several tips.   Also: James wrote in and asked about what type of caulk to use in his bathroom.   This question is perfect for today’s podcast since I just posted a new tutorial on how to remove and replace moldy shower caulk on Home Repair Tutor.   If you have a home improvement question I’d be happy to answer it on the show. Send your question to me at jeff@homerepairtutor.com   You can check out that video and the written explanation at http://www.homerepairtutor.com/   Thanks so much for listening to the show…it’s pretty cool that this is the 200th episode!!!   If you liked today’s show and would like to help please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you   Remember, we have 200 podcast shows You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher. If you want me to f

Does your bathtub have low water pressure? Today we tackle this question from Jeff who lives in St. Louis.   Also, Steve wants to know if he should use stucco for rental property walls.   Send your question to me at jeff@homerepairtutor.com I’d be happy to help. We record the podcast every day, so I’m up for sharing your story and a possible solution.   If you liked today’s show please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you   Remember, we have 199 podcast shows. You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher.   To join our Home Repair Tutor Private Facebook Group click over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrtcommunity/

Do your windows have condensation on them? That’s a good indicator your house is losing heat. Today we talk about the Kume insulating curtains that can cut heat loss by 50-70%.   They’re simple to make, don’t take long to assemble, and will save you money on your electrical bill.   The complete instructions on how to build the Kume curtains are here   http://www.instructables.com/id/Insulating-roll-up-curtains-that-cut-heat-losses-t/   Definitely worth checking out.   We also talk about a new bluetooth smart lock by Kwikset that I installed and how to unclog pipes.   Many thanks to Johns Manville for sponsoring today’s show. Check out their complete line of insulation over at http://www.jm.com/en/   If you liked today’s show please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you   Remember, we have 196 podcast shows You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher. If you want me to feature a cool Deal of the Day or project send me a quick email   jeff@homerepairtutor.com   We record the pod