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Corie Drane — Fri, 27 May 2011 09:28:39 -0000

Spring season maybe a good chance to fix and clean roofing and organizing their workplaces and homes as well for some people! In cleaning or fixing your roofing, you must assess well the needs of your roofing , so you know what things you must fix or you may need for its replacement.

Re: How to Pour A Concrete Pad

Sam — Mon, 16 May 2011 10:29:32 -0000

Thanks TIm you want to swing by MN and do it for me :) BTW, i think you're doing a great job with the blog. Being an internet marketer myself, the video is well shot and ads to your site. I would probably remove one of the Google ad blocks though,Just my opinion). Thanks

Re: How to Pour A Concrete Pad

Tim_Jones — Mon, 16 May 2011 10:23:03 -0000

Hey Sam,I think you're right on the edge of a DIY vs. professional project. Part of the issue lies with what you're putting on the slab. Hot tubs (really, the water) is really heavy, so you'll need the right reinforcement in the slab to support that weight. It's definitely something a more experienced DIY'er could do, but if you're fairly new to pouring slabs and figuring out the reinforcement needed for the weight, it might be best left to a pro.

Re: How to Pour A Concrete Pad

Sam — Mon, 16 May 2011 10:07:00 -0000

Awesome clip Tim. I need a 12' x 10' slab for a hot tub area next to my deck. Do you recommend a similar technique to your demo here, or is this not recommended for a DIYer?

Re: How To Install A Toilet Repair Kit

Muneer Afifi — Tue, 03 May 2011 16:35:43 -0000

I just used your video to fix my toilet. Thanks so much!

Re: How To Fix A Garbage Disposal Jam

Michael — Sun, 01 May 2011 21:08:24 -0000

Thank you for this video on how to fix a garbage disposal jam! I also recommend reading a garbage disposal reviews before buying a unit.

Re: The Truth About CFLs: Compact Fluorescent Bulbs

anony.ms — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:46:05 -0000

there isn't a federal law. The state regulates the legislation in relation to waste. it is assumed that the consumer will take the product to a proper disposal facility. Most consumers are to distracted by the EPA funded Energy Star rating to pay attention to the tiny print that says "hey this bulb has enough mercury to contaminate 7000 gallons of water".

Re: How to Pour A Concrete Pad

shed plans — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 06:59:07 -0000

This is a great guide if you plan a DIY for your home improvement. Great video.

Re: IZEAFest Keynote by Shoemoney | The Real Tim Jones

Max Boughner — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:57:06 -0000

Be careful about using a chainsaw when you're in the roof though! If the branches aren't that thick, just use a hand-held saw, or a heavy-duty cutter/nipper. As for cleaning moss, I read that using brushes with heavy bristles does the trick, then place a copper strip to prevent them from growing back!

Re: DIY Home Improvement Measurements

Kathy Carbone — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 02:55:50 -0000

I totally agree with you, Javier. I read a lot of folks who tried to do their flooring, DIY-style, without even measuring the size of the tiles being used, as well as the total measurement of the room. They had to go back and forth to the tile store because they kept on running out of floor tiles. When they were finally done, they still have a lot of tiles left. See how much time and money you'll be able to save if you just be diligent about measuring? ;-)

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Adam Waterford — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:15:34 -0000

Been looking at this for quite some time. Cleaning a roof is a little bit too difficult for someone like me, who's a little afraid of heights. The branches aren't that much of a problem since our trees is on a good distance from our house. My problem about roof cleaning is mostly the gutters - even before spring cleaning, I always had to check if some debris are blocking the water flowing from our roof - something that's very crucial after winter, since melting ice should flow smoothly down the gutters.

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Moe Syzlack — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:07:12 -0000

thanks, moron! NICE SPAM

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Kindof5150 — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:36:03 -0000

Great information! I was able to change out the fixture based on these instructions with no problem at all. Thanks!

Re: How To Replace Your Garbage Disposal

Plumbing Fittings — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 17:24:17 -0000

There are some drawbacks which you should take into account before you embark on a DIY plumbing project. Some situations would require those who opt for DIY to have specific licenses, otherwise plumbing jobs by non-experts are prohibited. Serious plumbing problems would need more than just a DIY hand to do the job.

Re: Basic Power Tools for Home Improvement

Victor Wetherbee — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:33:44 -0000

The cordless drill is a MUST. It makes life easier by not having to deal with all that electrical cable dangling on your feet while working on a dangerously high or unstable place.

Re: Basic Power Tools for Home Improvement

Ricky Arstley — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:23:47 -0000

I'm pretty sure that's included in any power tool's packaging :)

Re: The Truth About CFLs: Compact Fluorescent Bulbs

Tim_Jones — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:51:30 -0000

I'm trying, Iggy! Thanks for the comment. :)

Re: How to Pour A Concrete Pad

Tim_Jones — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:45:57 -0000

Since you put a lot of rebar in the pad, you might be OK....however, clay is an expansive soil, meaning you might have some issues with cracking. If if were me, I would have over-excavated the clay out from below the pad and back-filled with sand and compacted it fully. As I said, though, you might be OK with so much rebar. Some other things you could do to prevent cracking without tearing out the slab: 1) Keep the slab wet while it cures (the longer the better). More cracking occurs from shrinking that earth settling. Keeping the slab wet and cool while it cures can prevent the cracking. 2) You could cut expansion joints in the slab. This essentially pre-places the cracks, as they're likely to happen, anyway. You might have to rent a concrete saw and just cut the joints partially through the slab.

Re: How To Install A Toilet Repair Kit

Tim_Jones — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:31:21 -0000

Hey Dave,

Thanks for the comments! Every toilet is different and these kits are "universal", so you will always have parts left over. The toilet in the video may not have had the washers that might have been in yours. I always follow whatever I take out -- basically, copy what was already there. Sometimes you do need those washers to keep from cracking the tank or base, but sometimes you don't.

Re: The Truth About CFLs: Compact Fluorescent Bulbs

Iggylights — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 00:59:11 -0000

Here's a giant elephant in the living room that I can't seem to find any info about ANYWHERE. CFL bulbs are being marketed as an energy efficient alternative to incandescent, up to one fifth of the energy used for the amount of light output. Has anyone actually verified this? I metered the draw of a 14 watt CFL that is supposed to be the equivalent of a 60 watt incandescent and it was actually drawing close to 50 watts! I used a light meter to see if the light output was comparable and the CFL was 20% less. Where is the energy savings? I thought it might just be an anomaly so I tested CFLs of various wattage and manufacturers and it always came up the same. The load it was drawing was very close to the advertised equivalent in incandescent.

Try it yourself. Your local Home Depot or Lowes sells a digital meter called an "appliance tester" that you can use to see what various household electrical items draw. I paid around $30 for mine. I verified with numerous other known loads that it is accurate. All of the so-called "60 watt equivalents" I tested were in the 50 to 55 watt range. I have combed the internet to see if anyone else has noticed this and it seems like I am the only one. This is my first posting about this but I plan to find other sites that are "shedding light" on the CFL scam and posting on them too. Don't just take my word for it, test them yourself and you will see that there is no real energy savings.

If you really want to save energy and have a lamp with long life, LED is the only way to go. They contain no mercury, really do use 1/10 the power and last so long, you may never have to replace them.

Please spread the word. CFL is a scam. They are of no benefit.

Re: How To Measure Square Yards

Mold Removal — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 02:57:47 -0000

I just added this website to my favorites. I really enjoy reading your posts.

Re: How to Pour A Concrete Pad

Boris — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:47:28 -0000

Hi Tim,I poured a 3 1/2 x 5' concrete pad for a 6' tall brick oven. The pad came out great , and I put in plenty of rebar in it. What I didn't do is, pack the dirt before I poured the concrete. Since there's going to be a lot of weight on the pad ,bricks,blocks etc. ,do you think I should brake the pad up and start over.I live in Houston , there's a lot of clay in the ground , dirt suould be pretty solid. Hoping for an answer. Thanks!

Re: How To Install A Toilet Repair Kit

Dave — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 11:26:52 -0000

Hey Tim,

This was definitely helpful and I decided to tackle this on my own. It did take me about 3 hours as it was my first time and I didn't have an adjustable wrench large enough for the nut on the base of the tank. I have one question about the bolts though. My kit had an extra set of hex nuts and washers that were supposed to go between the tank and the base. I felt like there should have at least been rubber washers between the tank and the base, but your video implies you don't need anything here. What are your thoughts on this?

Re: How to Pour A Concrete Pad

remove Windows Repair virus — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 23:28:59 -0000

Pretty nice video! Thank you for sharing this.

Re: DIY Home Improvement Measurements

Javier Capetillo — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 03:06:24 -0000

One incy wincy mistake in the measurement can cause a huge flaw in the end. Make sure that you measure things right. Don't just measure it once. You have all the time in the world to double check. Just my two cents. =D