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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247: Why Ice Dams Form...And How to Prevent Them

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Today we discuss how to install custom shower pans in less than 2 hours using KBRS’s Tile-Basin®. This is a great option for DIYers who want to remodel a walk-in shower. Find our tutorial at https://www.homerepairtutor.com/custom-shower-pans/.

337: Custom Shower Pan Installation in 2 Hours or Less

Waterproofing basement walls with DRYLOK paint is an easy way to make your basement more functional and smell better. Today we discuss tips for waterproofing with DRYLOK and share a little story about why Pittsburgh homes have the ‘Pittsburgh Pot’. Here’s the link to our DRYLOK tutorial  https://www.homerepairtutor.com/waterproofing-basement-walls-with-drylok-paint/. If you’re remodeling a bathroom and want one-on-one help and detailed step-by-step tutorials visit us over at Bathroom Repair Tutor https://bathroomrepairtutor.com/

336: Waterproofing Basement Walls with DRYLOK

Bathroom waterproofing can be confusing as all heck. Today we discuss Schluter’s new thin-set and how this is shaking up the bathroom remodeling industry. Here’s the link to our Schluter thin-set tutorial https://www.homerepairtutor.com/schluter-thin-set/. If you’re remodeling a bathroom and want one-on-one help and detailed step-by-step tutorials visit us over at Bathroom Repair Tutor https://bathroomrepairtutor.com/

335: Bathroom Waterproofing Systems...DO's and DON'Ts

Tub shower combos are very popular in old homes and today we share quick tips on how to replace them. For the complete written tutorial you can visit  https://www.homerepairtutor.com/tub-shower-combo-remodeling-quick-tips/. If you’re remodeling a tub shower combo we have a new online course with 20 written tutorials, over 400 pictures and more than 40 step-by-step videos at  https://bathroomrepairtutor.com/how-to-remodel-a-tub-shower-combo

334: Tub Shower Combo Remodeling Tips

Heated flooring systems are great for tiled bathroom floors. Today we share several tips on how to install DITRA-HEAT and discuss why it’s a great option. For the complete step-by-step tutorial visit  https://www.homerepairtutor.com/ditra-heat-heated-flooring-systems/. If you’re remodeling a tub shower combo we have a new online course with 20 written tutorials, over 400 pictures and more than 40 step-by-step videos at  https://bathroomrepairtutor.com/how-to-remodel-a-tub-shower-combo

247: Why Ice Dams Form...And How to Prevent Them

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