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Construction & Repair

Join our Construction & Repair World now to meet up with other homeowners on the Web. Learn how to lay the foundation for a house, install a dryer vent in an exterior wall, fix a busted door hinge, and more. And don't forget to share your own DIY home repair tips and tricks for cutting home construction and repair costs.

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Jun 16, 2008

Hang your chandelier. It is pretty simple--you don't need a lot of equipment. ...

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Jun 16, 2008

Check out this video to learn how to install a garage door opener. Take advice from the guy with the cool accent. ...

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Jun 16, 2008

Check out this video to learn how to install a motion sensor light switch. It will save energy and cut down on costs. ...

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Jun 16, 2008

Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates a simple way to cut cement backer board using an inexpensive carbide-tipped tool, much like cutting drywall. This is a great home repair project tip for y ...

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Jun 16, 2008

Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, shows a different kind of driveway than most people in the Tri-state have on their home property -- one made of tar and chips. ...

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Jun 16, 2008

Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates an easy way to get smooth corners with a joint compound in your drywall remodel work in your house. Home repair has never been easier. ...

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Jun 16, 2008

Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates how to drive a cut nail through a 2x4 piece of wood, and into a concrete wall. This will help save you time and money in your house repair projects. ...

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Jun 16, 2008

Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates a very simple way to repair a hard to reach subfloor by squaring up the opening. Watch and learn how to keep your house looking sharp. ...

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Jun 16, 2008

Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, introduces many ways to cut ceramic tiles for any project in your house. ...

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Jun 16, 2008

Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates two ways to prevent wood from splitting while nailing it down with your hammer in your home repair projects. ...