Home Repair Tutor

Do you want a warm home?   Today we discuss the different types of insulation.   It’s not a bad idea to explore your options.   And that’s what we do.   My last recommendation on spray foam is kind of a DIY horror story.   Worth a listen.     PLUS: the deal of the day is 40% off portable heaters.   You should check that out if your house is chilly but only in one room.   If you liked today’s show please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you   Remember, we have 177 podcast shows   You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher.

Do you hate being cold?   Right now is a perfect time to insulate your home.   If your walls are open you should add batt insulation.   If you only have access to your attic, you should start there with insulation.   It will make a HUGE difference in your heating bill.   Listen to the show for several tips on how to insulate your walls and ceilings.   Here’s the link to Home Repair Tutor, you’ll see how we insulated my buddy’s walls and ceilings   http://www.homerepairtutor.com/     PLUS: Home Depot is having a 40% off sale on certain vanity cabinets.   I tell you the details… this is an awesome opportunity     If you liked today’s show please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you   Remember, we have 176 podcast shows     You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher.   If you like the show please give us a rating and review over iTunes, thank you

Laminate flooring is on big time sale at Home Depot.   $1.79 a square foot for this laminate instead of $2.99.   Laminate flooring is easy to install, seriously a weekend project anyone can do.   One of my biggest pet peeves is cutting metal trim pieces at eye level.   This is bad.   If you’re installing metal trim in your bathroom to end a tile run, make the cut close to the floor…NOT at eye level.   More on this in the show.       If you liked today’s show please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you   Remember, we have 175 podcast shows     You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher.   If you like the show please give us a rating and review over iTunes, thank you

DeWalt announced their new impact driver.   It has 3 different speeds!!   This gives you a lot of different torque options as well.   Which is great for installing drywall vs. cement board.   IMO every homeowner should have an impact driver…literally has saved me hours of my life.     Plus: today we give a great tip on how to install glass tile mosaics over KERDI-BOARD.   If you today’s show please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you   Remember, we have 174 podcast shows     You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher.   If you like the show please give us a rating and review over iTunes, thank you

Do you want instant hot water in your bathroom?   You should check out point of use tankless electric instant water heaters.   Initially I didn’t think this was an interesting topic.   But not having hot water in the bathroom is a super common problem.   And these instant water heaters are a HUGE solution.   They’re on sale today at Home Depot for about 40% off.   Btw, HD isn’t paying me to announce these deals. I figured you don’t have time to find the deals and thought it would be cool to announce them on the podcast.   Check out the deal of the day by searching for ATMOR Tankless Electric Instant Water Heaters.     If you liked this Deal of the Day please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you     PLUS: we discuss how to fix loose door hinges…   ,,,remove the loose screws, apply wood glue to toothpicks or a golf tee, shove these into the holes in the jamb, screw a longer screw into the hole…DONE.   I explain this a bit better in today’s show.     Remember, we have 173 podcast shows     You can li

Being without power sucks.   Today’s Deal of the Day stops that from happening.   Home Depot has a sweet Westinghouse generator on sale for $699 instead of $949… If you’re keeping track that’s about $250 in savings.   The model number for this WH7500E.   Look it up over on Home Depot’s website.   If you liked this Deal of the Day please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you     So, how did I save $2000 with one phone call.   I’m not gonna tell you in the show notes.   You gotta listen to the show…   …but I promise you’ll learn a great tip about how to save money on your HVAC system.     Remember, we have 171 podcast shows   You can listen to all of them for free over on iTunes or Stitcher.   If you like the show please give us a rating and review over iTunes, thank you

It has saved me hours.   Here’s an Amazon link for you to check it out   http://amzn.to/20EmRAk   I don’t care if you use the Amazon link or not, just wanted to give you some way to see the rake.   Plus, one of my fans is planting tulips and gave me this great idea:   …use a plant auger.   You can attach it to your drill and drill holes in the ground without bending over.   Cool.   Here’s the link to that nifty tool   http://amzn.to/1kCJhBc   Again, just wanted to you to have the reference, don’t care if you use the link to buy     Hope you have a great day, I’ll talk with you tomorrow…remember the podcast is pretty much every day at this point.   And if I go on vacation you can always listen to the other 169 shows.

We have a ton of projects coming up…in fact, our to-do list is two months out.   So today I’m going to tell you the deal of the day and let you know what’s happening over on Home Repair Tutor.   Home Depot has the FloorMate Cordless Hard Floor Cleaner on sale.   It use to be $249 and is now 20% off at $198.   This sales is only thru 11/7/15.   Good reason to listen to the show, haha.   The model number is BH55100.   Over the next few weeks we’re going to be doing videos on insulation, home automation, walk-in shower installation, tool reviews for DeWalt-Porter Cable-FEIN, and more.   Plus we’re going to have a ton of great giveaways.   Listen to the podcast and visit Home Repair Tutor to stay up to date on all these videos.   http://www.homerepairtutor.com/     Do you need help with a bathroom remodel?   Sometimes it’s hard to figure out where to start.   Or what materials to use.   I created Bathroom Repair Tutor to tackle these problems.   If you want a custom consultation video we can do that, too.   Check

Your fridge is likely the most expensive hunk of metal in your house.   I found an awesome deal over on Home Depot for a stainless steel fridge.   It use to be $1799 and is now $998.   If you’re good with math that’s a cost savings of $801.   Here’s the model number RF26HFENDSR     Last week we revealed our Part 1 of How to Install Schluter Kerdi Board on Home Repair Tutor.   People couldn’t believe how easy it is to waterproof a shower or tub with it.   Today we released our Part 2.   You can check it out at   http://www.homerepairtutor.com/how-to-install-schluter-kerdi-board-part-2     Do you need help with a bathroom remodel?   Sometimes it’s hard to figure out where to start.   Or what materials to use.   I created Bathroom Repair Tutor to tackle these problems.   If you want a custom consultation video we can do that, too.   Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor    

Do you want a warm toilet toilet seat?   Me too!!!   Brondell makes the LumaWarm toilet seat and it gets 5-Star reviews over on Home Depot.   The LumaWarm plugs into a GFCI and also has an LED nightlight.   The model number is L60-EW and costs about $110.   Listen to the podcast for the Deal of the Day.   Remember, if you spot a cool product or Deal of the Day send me an email   My address is jeff@homerepairtutor.com     ALSO: Did you like today’s show? leave a review for us on iTunes, we’ll give you a high five   Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher   WOULD YOU LOVE A NEW BATHROOM?   We believe you can remodel a bathroom yourself.   And you can do it just as good as a contractor.   We can teach you how to renovate your bathroom so that you’ll love using it every day.   Sign up for our free 3-Part Videos Series because it’ll help you get started.   Click this link to get the videos   Free 3-Part Video Series

Do you want your bathroom fan to be loud?   Sometimes we need privacy…if you know what I mean.   Broan’s new Sensonic bathroom fan has bluetooth speakers.   The fan itself is very quiet, only 1.0 sones.   Yet you can turn up the music when you need it.   The Sensonic hooks up to your bluetooth enable smartphone.     if you got some tips from today’s show leave a review for us on iTunes, we’ll give you a high five   Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher   WOULD YOU LOVE A NEW BATHROOM?   We believe you can remodel a bathroom yourself.   And you can do it just as good as a contractor.   We can teach you how to renovate your bathroom so that you’ll love using it every day.   Sign up for our free 3-Part Videos Series because it’ll help you get started.   Click this link to get the videos   Free 3-Part Video Series

Dry erase boards are fun for planning or artsy stuff.   But they can be expensive.   Sherwin Williams came out with Sketch Pad Dry Erase Coating.   It allows you to make walls into a huge dry erase board.   This is great for kids, too.   Check it out over on Sherwin Williams site   http://www.sherwin-williams.com/     if you got some tips from today’s show leave a review for us on iTunes, we’ll give you a high five   Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher   WOULD YOU LOVE A NEW BATHROOM?   We believe you can remodel a bathroom yourself.   And you can do it just as good as a contractor.   We can teach you how to renovate your bathroom so that you’ll love using it every day.   Sign up for our free 3-Part Videos Series because it’ll help you get started.   Click this link to get the videos   Free 3-Part Video Series

Do you have a dead outlet?   You can troubleshoot and fix this problem yourself.   Today we discuss how to identify the issue and rectify it.   Btw, here’s the tutorial i mention on how to replace a GFCI outlet   http://www.homerepairtutor.com/how-to-install-a-gfci-electrical-outlet-like-a-pro   PLUS: the Deal of the Day is save 30% select home water treatment systems at Home Depot   This deal lasts for 24 hours and BAM…disappears.   if you got some tips from today’s show leave a review for us on iTunes, we’ll give you a high five   Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher   WOULD YOU LOVE A NEW BATHROOM?   We believe you can remodel a bathroom yourself.   And you can do it just as good as a contractor.   We can teach you how to renovate your bathroom so that you’ll love using it every day.   Sign up for our free 3-Part Videos Series because it’ll help you get started.   Click this link to get the videos   Free 3-Part Video Series

Do you like saving money?   Me too.   Today I discuss the current deal of the day over at Home Depot and Lowe’s   If you like this let me know via iTunes by leaving a review with your comment.   I’d be happy to do this on a regular basis if it helps you.     SPREAD THE WORD!   If you liked today’s show subscribe in iTunes and write us a review!   This helps us stand out from the fluff out there. Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher   WOULD YOU LOVE A NEW BATHROOM?   We believe you can remodel a bathroom yourself.   And you can do it just as good as a contractor.   We can teach you how to renovate your bathroom so that you’ll love using it every day.   Sign up for our free 3-Part Videos Series because it’ll help you get started.   Click this link to get the videos   Free 3-Part Video Series

What’s the best way to heat your floors?   Today we explore two different options: NuHeat and DITRA-HEAT   NuHeat can be used under tile, laminate, or engineered wood.   You can even use NuHeat in the shower.   DITRA-HEAT is great because it combines a crack isolation with a heated wire.   This is great because not only will your floor be heated it will protect the tiles from cracking.   Check them out here   http://www.nuheat.com/   http://www.schluter.com/ditra-heat.aspx     SPREAD THE WORD!   If you liked today’s show subscribe in iTunes and write us a review!   This helps us stand out from the fluff out there. Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher   WOULD YOU LOVE A NEW BATHROOM?   We believe you can remodel a bathroom yourself.   And you can do it just as good as a contractor.   We can teach you how to renovate your bathroom so that you’ll love using it every day.   Sign up for our free 3-Part Videos Series because it’ll help you get started.   Click this link to get the

If you’re remodeling your tub or shower and installing tile you should check out Schluter’s KERDI-BOARD.   It’s lighter, easier to cut, and probably about the same price as cement board after you factor in waterproofing.   Today we discuss how to install Schluter KERDI-BOARD and how much it costs versus cement board.   PLUS: don’t miss our video tutorial on how to install KERDI-BOARD on Home Repair Tutor   Click this link to check it out   http://www.homerepairtutor.com/how-to-install-schluter-kerdi-board-part-1/     SPREAD THE WORD!   If you liked today’s show subscribe in iTunes and write us a review!   This helps us stand out from the fluff out there. Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher   WOULD YOU LOVE A NEW BATHROOM?   We believe you can remodel a bathroom yourself.   And you can do it just as good as a contractor.   We can teach you how to renovate your bathroom so that you’ll love using it every day.   Sign up for our free 3-Part Videos Series because it’ll help you g

Carpentry projects are way easier with brad nailers.   Porter cable recently announced their new 20V Max 18 gauge broader nailer.   We discuss the details in today’s show.   You can find this nailer for $199 over at Lowe’s.     SPREAD THE WORD!   If you liked today’s show subscribe in iTunes and write us a review!   This helps us stand out from the fluff out there.   Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher WOULD YOU LOVE A NEW BATHROOM?   We believe you can remodel a bathroom yourself.   And you can do it just as good as a contractor.   We can teach you how to renovate your bathroom so that you’ll love using it every day.   Sign up for our free 3-Part Videos Series because it’ll help you get started.   Click this link to get the videos   Free 3-Part Video Series

Floating shelves look so cool.   Bob from I Like to Make Stuff made a video that shows you how to build floating shelves from pine and pallet wood.   I’m sharing Bob’s project because it’s truly inspiring and will show you how to build your own floating shelves in 1 day.   Check out Bob’s video here   https://youtu.be/jidGn8sNzLw       SPREAD THE WORD!   If you liked today’s show subscribe in iTunes and write us a review!   This helps us stand out from the fluff out there.   Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher   WOULD YOU LOVE A NEW BATHROOM?   We believe you can remodel a bathroom yourself.   And you can do it just as good as a contractor.   We can teach you how to renovate your bathroom so that you’ll love using it every day.   Sign up for our free 3-Part Videos Series because it’ll help you get started.   Click this link to get the videos   Free 3-Part Video Series

Where should you save versus splurge when renovating a bathroom?   Today we share 8 tips from Scott McGillivray who you might know from HGTV’s Income Property.   Lots of great recommendations here, especially if you’re beginning a bathroom remodel soon.   Check out Scott’s article here   http://scottmcgillivray.com/design-renovations/bathroom-renovation-saves-splurges/     SPREAD THE WORD!   If you liked today’s show subscribe in iTunes and write us a review!   This helps us stand out from the fluff out there.   Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher   WOULD YOU LOVE A NEW BATHROOM?   We believe you can remodel a bathroom yourself.   And you can do it just as good as a contractor.   We can teach you how to renovate your bathroom so that you’ll love using it every day.   Sign up for our free 3-Part Videos Series because it’ll help you get started.   Click this link to get the videos   Free 3-Part Video Series

Cleaning is important.   Today we have two cleaning tips that use alcohol…and they work great.   The first tip is from Melissa Maker over at Clean My Space.   She shares her recipe: 1 part rubbing alcohol and 1 part distilled water.   Use this with an optical microfiber cloth and NOT paper towels.   My buddy Nick Conrad down in Alabama accidentally figured out that isopropyl alcohol cleans grease off hands.     SPREAD THE WORD!   If you liked today’s show subscribe in iTunes and write us a review!   This helps us stand out from the fluff out there. Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher   WOULD YOU LOVE A NEW BATHROOM?   We believe you can remodel a bathroom yourself.   And you can do it just as good as a contractor.   We can teach you how to renovate your bathroom so that you’ll love using it every day.   Sign up for our free 3-Part Videos Series because it’ll help you get started.   Click this link to get the videos   Free 3-Part Video Series