When most people think about redecorating the first thing they often envisage is the color of the room.
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Wallpaper adds instant beauty to any room. Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com explains how to hang wallpaper correctly, making your job easier and mistake-free. Using prepasted paper with a wall paper relaxer will make sure your job goes well. This AsktheBuilder.com video shows you techniques to prepare your wall paper to be hung. Time: 1 min 30 sec.....
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Painting can give a room a fresh new look on a limited budget. This AsktheBuilder.com video demonstrates how to paint techniques to make your job easy and your results look professional. Using a few simple painting techniques will give your walls a finish you'll be proud of. 1 min 47 sec.....
watch videoYou may have heard the saying, “if you fail to plan you plan to fail”. If you have ever tackled a DIY job, with no preparation, you will know this to be true.
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Using paint primer for priming drywall is the best way to ensure that your painting project will turn out well. This AsktheBuilder.com video will show you how to use primer on drywall. Time: 2 min 2 sec.....
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The key to a long lasting paint job is the prep work. To prep for your paint project, you must paint on a clean, dry surface. You should also scrape away and paint that is flaking off, fill in any cracks or holes with spackling compound and use acrylic silicone caulk to seal any cracks around the windows. Now you are ready to paint. Make sure you choose a paint brush to match the paint job you are doing. Also pick a paint that is a mixture of acrylic and polyurethane for a paint job that will last a lifetime. Time: 2 min 26 sec.....
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Different masking tape is designed for different jobs. Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com explains which types of masking tape should be used for different jobs. Masking tape now has many options. There are several types to choose from which have different adhesives depending on your project. The label on the inside of the tape roll states which projects are good for this tape and how long you can leave the masking tape on. Time: 2 min 4 sec.....
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Painting can give a room a fresh new look on a limited budget. This AsktheBuilder.com video demonstrates how to paint techniques to make your job easy and your results look professional. Using a few simple painting techniques will give your walls a finish you'll be proud of. Time: 1 min 47 sec.....
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Acrylic paint is what you need to use on the exterior of your house. Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com explains how to find the best paint for the outside of your home. You need to find an acrylic paint with polyurethane or with urethane, that is the best acrylic paint to use. That way you won't be repainting your house in a few years. Time: 1 min 4 sec.....
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Painting kitchen cabinets is an inexpensive way to make your kitchen cabinets look like new. Tim Carter from AsktheBuilder.com shares some tips for kitchen cabinet refinishing to save you frustration and give you professional results. Time: 3 min 31 sec.....
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The wallpaper tools you use can make the difference between a first class job and a disaster. AsktheBuilder.com Tim Carter shows the basic wallpaper tools he uses to hang wallpaper -a tape measure, razor knife, several metal knife blades, levels, a smoothing brush or plastic smoothing tool and a large sponge. With the right wallpaper tools, you'll have no problem getting the results you want. Time: 2 min 55 sec.....
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Putting wallpaper around windows can be quick and easy with these tips from Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com. With his advice about how to hang wallpaper around windows you'll get perfectly matching seams, and your wallpaper will be plumb each time. Time: 2 min 7 sec.....
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When it's time to paint the exterior of your house, a few tricks can make a big difference. These tips will save your equipment and make your paint job look as professional as can be. Time: 2 min 18 sec.....
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Non-woven wallpaper is easy to install, and it's reusable. Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com explains how this cool wallpaper is different ... all » because it doesn't expand when the adhesive contacts the paper backing. These new non-woven wallpapers are huge time savers because there is no need to pre-paste a sheet of paper and book it while you work on another piece. Time: 2 min 40 sec.....
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Simple tips for cutting and installing crown molding from Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com. You'll be able to cut and install fancy crown molding with little confusion. Time: 1 min 21 sec.....
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There are two types of joint compound to patch holes or cracks. Both regular and fast-drying products start out as a powder which you add water and mix to create a smooth mixture. The first is drywall compound which drys very slow. The other option is joint compound. This compound drys very quick. In fact, it will have a number on the bag and that is the amount of minutes you have until it drys. Both products work well but the joint compound gets you results quicker. Time: 1 min 28 sec.....
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You can grout glass block or floor tile pretty easily. The tools you will need for this project are a rubber float and grouting sponge. Spread some grout onto the floor tile or glass block. Then, get your rubber float wet and wipe it across the glass blocks to drive the grout into the spaces between the tiles or blocks. Use the grouting sponge last to lightly smooth out the grout and to wipe off excess grout. Make sure your sponge isn't too wet. You will need to rinse the sponge frequently during this process. Time: 3 min 7 sec.....
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