A few months ago it seemed like there were more than the usual amount of "contractor screw-up" sightings around the web so I bookmarked a few of them and figured I'd do a post on them at some point. Well, this is as good a time as any for a Scary Contractor Stories post. Scary Contractor … [Read more...] about Scary Contractor Stories
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More tips for installing wood look tile flooring
Installing wood look tile Wood plank tile floors have gained a good amount of popularity in the last couple of years. For good reason: they don't have ugly wear patterns after a couple of years, they don't need to be refinished, and they don't dent and ding like real wood floors do. But … [Read more...] about More tips for installing wood look tile flooring
Why a centered tile layout is a bad idea
Typical tile layout advice is: Measure off of each wallFind the center of the roomDraw intersecting linesStart tiling from the center intersection You'll find this type of information on many DIY sites that also have tips for cleaning out your gutters, staining your outside deck, and painting … [Read more...] about Why a centered tile layout is a bad idea
MK-EZ Profiler- Tool Review
I was anxious when I first was trying out my new MK-EZ Profiler machine. Nobody had one yet (mine is number 38) and it's a lot of money to throw away if it doesn't work very well. After the first day of bullnosing my 3/8 inch through-body porcelain tile, I was ready to throw the machine in the … [Read more...] about MK-EZ Profiler- Tool Review
