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In this video we repair a shower threshold that was built with no slope and was leaking as water got into the grout lines and rolled over the pan membrane into areas outside the shower that were not waterproofed. Using an epoxy thinset, waterproof foam core substrate and an engineered stone top, we successfully rebuilt the top of the threshold so that it will not be the source of anymore leaks

Tiles vary in quality and consistency and often times we have find dimensional variations in both rectified and cast tiles. There are many ways to correct for this but the biggest thing is to be aware that deviations can exist, even in the most expensive tiles. In the backsplash featured in this video we used a variety of different size spacers to correct for the variation as we tiled up the wall.

While this drill accessory isn't critical to have, the Drill Driver Bit Combo is a really time saver and is really quite elegant in how it works. I am not particular to a brand but here are three that I have tested and like: www.woodcraft.com/products/montana-8-compact-drill-and-driver-montana?gclid=CjwKCAjwzOqKBhAWEiwArQGwaDgZqhIJA3IGpGXUi1lGdj5UgGfD7HSB6_ogapf29PENQoYXq7PKSBoCaakQAvD_BwE www....

This brief video is something to consider when starting a kitchen renovation project or when building a new house. Rather than having outlets across a kitchen backsplash, have your contractor install recessed outlets so the backsplash is uniform and uninterrupted by switches and outlets. This simple step will provide a clean look you will appreciate for years to come. Here is a link to a produc...

Staining in tile can be particularly frustrating, particularly when the staining is underneath a glazed surface and can't be gotten out. In this video, I show you why staining of tile occurs in tile toward the bottom of the shower and the measures that can be taken to prevent this when building a new shower. Unfortunately, once the improper materials have been used to construct a shower, there ...

In this video we demonstrate how outlets and switches must be flush with the wall surface. In instance where the outlet doesn't quite reach the tabs of an outlet, we use spacers to adjust the length of receptacle or switches for proper fit of face plates. You can buy these spacers at any hardware store. At Home Depot: www.homedepot.com/p/Ideal-Spacer-Shims-Standard-Package-2-Packs-of-25-172451L...

Here is a very simple video on how to repair a hole in drywall.

In this video we demonstrate how to remove and replace caulk with some simple scraping tools. With enough practice and the right technique you can master this simple task. There are a variety of different caulks to choose from, each with its own unique properties. Here are the two main caulks you can choose from at your local hardware store: Acrylic or Water Based Caulks Strengths - Easy to scu...

On this job we had the problem of having to gain access to plumbing and had to go through the tile wall of a shower to do so. See how we removed and replaced a tile while maintaining the integrity of the shower substrate.

For larger holes or curves that can't be drilled out with a bit, we use an angle grinder. In this video we demonstrate the steps in cutting out a hole.

Scrubbing tile floors on your hands and knees with a hard plastic bristle brush is still the best was to clean tile floors...

In this video we demonstrate how to measure, mark and make compound cuts using a speed square and and an angle grinder. When endeavoring to do this, you will need the following: A Speed Square: www.lowes.com/pd/Swanson-Tool-Company-12-in-Speed-Square/3047988 An Angle Grinder: www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-13-Amp-5-in-Small-Angle-Grinder-with-Dial-Speed-6117-33D/203405166 A Diamond Cutting Blade...

In this video we will demonstrate how to use a slide cutter to make single straight cuts. This is perhaps the easiest, dust free way to cut tiles and mastering this tool will save you from having to make frequent trips to a wet saw. We used the following: Rubi Slide Cutter: www.homedepot.com/p/Rubi-24-in-Speed-Tile-Cutter-13961/203352144?mtc=SEM-VF-F_D23-G-D23-23_14_FLOORING_TOOLS_And_MATERIA-N...

There are a variety of glass cleaners on the market that can take care of watermarks, streaks and smudges. But for soap scum buildup, we use an orange pumice hand cleaner to get shower door glass enclosures looking new again. Here's a list of what we used: Orange Pumice Hand Cleaner www.lowes.com/pd/Goop-128-oz-Orange-Hand-Soap/1000258177?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-lwn-_-google-_-lia-_-127-_-commer...

How to Drain a Toilet

Toilet Tips: Raising the Height of a Toilet

Cleaning Tips : How to get rid of soap scum buildup and clean tile shower walls

Tile Tips - Determining where to start a tile pattern

Tile Tips - Patterns For Setting Subway Tile

Tiling Tips - Tiling around outlets

Tile Repair: Using a tile accent band when you can't find matching tile

Setting Tile: Installing a New Tile Floor (Part 2)

Setting Tile: Installing a New Tile Floor (Part 1)

Tile Repair: Loose Tiles Part 4 - How to Apply Thinset and Set Tile

Tile Repair: Loose Tiles Part 3 - Getting Thinset off of Backer Board

Tile Repair: Loose Tiles Part 2 - Repairing Damaged Backer Board

Tile Repair: Loose Tiles Part 1- How to identify loose tiles and the proper way to remove them

Tile Repair: Harvesting Old Porcelain or Ceramic Tile

Tile Repair: Historic Tile Removal and Replacement