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Why do ice dams form…and how can you prevent them…we have answers in today’s show.

PLUS: What’s the best substrate to put over cement foundations if you’re going to tile?

Carla had this question and I answered it because, well, it’s a good one.

Here’s the link to the Popular Mechanics article by my buddy Timothy Dahl

http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/outdoor-projects/how-to/a3756/4293184/

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What’s the best cleaner for grout…how about slate…today we answer these questions and discuss several cleaners you ought to know about.

PLUS: Should you tile over tile?

We answer a fan’s question, she’s remodeling her bathroom and wants advice.

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Are you updating your bathroom…today’s show gives simple tips for choosing a new faucet.

We talk about why it’s good to deal with great companies like American Standard, Kohler, Delta, Moen, and Hans Grohe (who I forgot to mention, oops).

Here’s the link to our latest tutorial on how to fix leaky copper pipes

(BTW, don’t miss the cool giveaway we’re doing)

http://www.homerepairtutor.com/how-to-fix-a-copper-pipe-without-soldering

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How do you fix copper pipe leaks without soldering…today’s show shares my secrets and the latest giveaway we’re doing over on Home Repair Tutor.

PLUS: We share a little clothes washer tip that’ll come in handy if you clothes are too damp.

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Can you tile over plaster walls…today we discuss all the options…whether the plaster is in the tub or not, and how you can make your walls 100% waterproof.

Good stuff.

Here’s the link to my experiment on how to possibly waterproof drywall that’s adjacent to a fiberglass tub surround

https://youtu.be/rhgyNqH8R-g

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http://www.schluter.com/schluter-us/en_US/

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Should you caulk the base of a toilet…what’s the best way to solder copper pipe…we answer these questions and a few more in today’s show.

If you didn’t know, we have a YouTube channel with over 41,000 subscribers.

A lot of questions come up over there and I wanted to answer a few today.

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Do you want to be smarter when it comes to electrical work…today’s podcast has 9 tips you ought to know.

Many of these golden nuggets come from my buddy Bill who’s a licensed electrician here in Pittsburgh.

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What’s the best way to remove ceramic floor tile…today you’ll learn about three different options. It’s always great to know what’s out there, nobody wants to spend their entire weekend removing tile!!!

PLUS: we help a fan unclog her kitchen sink.

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How can you lower your heating bills…today’s show shares window treatment tips that are easy and cheap.

Here’s the TOH article I reference

http://bit.ly/1lNqsM2

Check out my bubble wrap tutorial here

http://www.homerepairtutor.com/how-to-weatherize-windows-with-plastic-film-insulation/

PLUS: we discuss Ridgid’s awesome hammer drill and impact driver sale

Here’s the model number R9624

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How would you handle water leaking from your ceiling…today’s show shares what should be in your tool box to make this emergency fix.

These leaks usually happen in the evening or weekend.

Knowing how to handle them will save you TONS of money by not having to call a plumber.

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