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You Can DIY Your Siding Install Without Specialty Tools
In this video, I’m installing ALIGN Composite Cladding on my forever home and showing you exactly how to install composite siding yourself....
My Trick for Installing Siding Around Obstructions
In this video, I’m installing ALIGN Composite Cladding on my forever home and showing you exactly how to install composite siding yourself.If...
Most People Paint Garage Doors Wrong
Want to know how to paint a garage door without leaving old paint lines between the panels? I’ll show you how I...
Don’t Nail Your Siding Like This
Nailing siding correctly matters if you want the material to expand and contract without buckling or getting damaged. In this video, I’ll...
The Trick to Installing Siding on a Gable End
Installing siding on a gable end can be tricky, especially when it comes to measuring and cutting the angles. In this video,...
I Don’t Think I’ll Ever Install Vinyl Siding Again
In this video, I’m installing ALIGN Composite Cladding on my forever home and showing you exactly how to install composite siding yourself.If...
This Product Makes Building a Workbench Easy
I’m building a simple 2x4 workbench using the RYOBI FRAMEWORK Customizable Workbench Kit, and these legs make the whole DIY workbench build...
Always Do THIS Before Screwing Into MDF Wood
If you’re screwing into MDF, don’t skip the pre-drill. I’ll show you how to use a countersink bit to pre-drill and dimple...
DIY No-Grind Faux Terrazzo Coffee Table
How Make a Designer, Colorful Glass Terrazzo Table on a DIY Budget! Head to https://squarespace.com/modernbuilds to save 10% off your first purchase...
The Easiest Workbench I’ve Ever Built?!
I saw the RYOBI Framework Customizable Workbench kit at an event recently and I immediately knew I had to test it out....
Do You Need the Pro $$$ Pressure Washer for Regular Home Maintenance?
I put three of the best-selling electric pressure washers head-to-head: the affordable Sun Joe SPX3000, the popular Greenworks Pro 3000 GPW3000 and...
The DeWalt Pressure Washer is Definitely the Easiest to Setup and Use Right Away
I put three of the best-selling electric pressure washers head-to-head: the affordable Sun Joe SPX3000, the popular Greenworks Pro 3000 GPW3000 and...
3 LEVELS of Terrazzo Planters | DIY to PRO Forms
How To Make Custom Terrazzo Concrete Planters w/ Glass and Stones. Head to https://squarespace.com/modernbuilds to save 10% off your first purchase of a...
My System for Guaranteeing Your Deck is Flat
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I Didn’t Expect This From a Budget Pressure Washer 👍🏼
The Sun Joe SPX3000 Electric Pressure Washer surprised me with how much cleaning power it delivers for the price. Here’s how this...
What Do You Do with Nail Holes in Hardwood?
This easy trick works perfect every time when you have nail holes, marks or scuffs in your hardwood. If you found this...
I Tested $169 – $450 Pressure Washers (Only One Wins!)
I'm testing the most popular pressure washers from Amazon, Homes depot and Lowes to find out which is worth your money. If...
How to Straighten Bowed Joists
Bowed or warped deck joists can make it almost impossible to get a straight, flat deck surface. In this video, I’ll show...
This New Ceiling Fan Makes Installation SO Much Easier
Installing a ceiling fan can be one of those jobs that gets frustrating fast — especially when you’re balancing heavy parts on...
Bathroom Painting Tips That Make a HUGE Difference
Painting a bathroom isn’t complicated, but the prep work and painting technique make a huge difference in the final finish. In this...
Install Composite Decking Like a Pro (with Picture Framing)
Learn how to install composite decking from start to finish, including how to picture frame composite deck boards, create clean mitered corners,...
This Trick Will Straighten Warped Wood
In this video I show you how to straighten warped lumber using water, weight, pressure and straps. This simple trick can...
The Right Way to Make Your Deck Strong & Square
I’ll show you how to measure, cut, clamp and install deck blocking so your joists stay flat, square and under compression. Using...
Crooked Lumber? The Trick to Building a Perfect Deck Box Beam
I’ll show you how to build a straight, flush deck box beam using two joists and a centre 2x6. You’ll also learn...
Is Refinishing Your Stairs a DIY Job? Here’s What You’ll Need
I’m walking you through every tool and material you need to install new stair treads and renovate an old staircase from start...
Your Stairs Aren’t Square, This Tool Fixes That
In this video I show you how to use a stair tread template tool to capture the exact shape of an uneven...
I Used RARE STONES To Make a Desk
Desert Jasper, found only in Madagascar, turned into a Terrazzo Desk!! Head to https://squarespace.com/modernbuilds to save 10% off your first purchase of a...
Most People Skip These Steps When Installing LVP Stairs
Installing LVP stair treads properly takes a few extra steps, but every one of them helps create a stronger, longer-lasting staircase. In this...
I Used 186 Beer Bottles to Make a Glass Terrazzo Dining Table
How to Make a Colorful Glass Terrazzo Table using Broken Beer Bottles. Head to https://squarespace.com/modernbuilds to save 10% off your first purchase of...
A Caulking Gun That FINALLY Makes My Job Easier?!
Caulking is one of those finishing touches that can make or break a project. In this video, I'm using the Octogun by...
The Easiest Way to Transform Old Stairs
These stairs are 50 years old, and instead of tearing them out or paying a contractor to rebuild them, I’m going to...
Can You Really Install Tile on Stairs?
In this video, I show you how I build out the tread and riser, apply the adhesive, mix the thinset, back butter...
Is Installing Hardwood Stairs a DIY Project?
In this video, I show you how to measure, cut, stain, and install a solid hardwood stair tread, including how to avoid...
Comparing 5 Methods for Refinishing Your Stairs
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I Tested 5 Ways to Finish Stairs: Here’s the Best One
In this video, I’m comparing five different ways to finish or refinish stairs: sanding and staining builder-grade wood, installing veneered tread caps,...
This Roof Is Made From Recycled Tires and Built for Extreme Weather
If you found this video helpful, please subscribe. Hope you enjoy. Cheers! Watch all of the videos from the new project 👉🏼https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL34cQkzKfXWbw0cvItwuNkLOpdJF7gu18 I'm...
The Roofing Detail That Prevents Leaks
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Watch This Before Replacing Your Roof
If you found this video helpful, please subscribe. Hope you enjoy. Cheers! Watch all of the videos from the new project 👉🏼https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL34cQkzKfXWbw0cvItwuNkLOpdJF7gu18 In...
Installing a Roof Made of Tires?!
In this roof replacement, we cover roofing ventilation, Euroshield rubber roofing, VELUX skylight installation, ridge vents, soffit and fascia, heat trace cables...
Who Else Has Done This?
If you found this video helpful, please subscribe. Hope you enjoy. Cheers! Watch all of the videos from the new project 👉🏼https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL34cQkzKfXWbw0cvItwuNkLOpdJF7gu18 Do...
The Perfect Drywall Screw Depth
Getting the perfect drywall screw depth makes a big difference when hanging drywall. In this tip, I show you how to adjust...
The WD-40 Trick for a Perfect Concrete Pad
Don't let your forms ruin your concrete finish! Using a simple can of WD-40 as a form release agent is a pro...
This Vanity Install Trick Saves So Much Time
I’ll show you how to install a bathroom vanity step by step, including how to prep the cabinet, level the vanity, connect...
DIY Budget To Luxury Small Bathroom Renovation | Start To Finish
Renovating the bathroom I did a $500 Makeover to into My Dream Bath! Head to https://squarespace.com/modernbuilds to save 10% off your first purchase...
DIY Kintsugi | Gold-Leaf Stone-Carved Sink
How To Make A Gold Leaf Sink from a Rock / Stone. DIY Kinsugi Head to https://squarespace.com/modernbuilds to save 10% off your first...
Twisted Deck Joists? Try This Simple Trick
On a hot day, twisted deck joists can be a lot easier to work with if you know this trick. I hose...
Deck Blocking: Build a Deck Like a Pro
In this video, I'll show you everything you need to know about deck blocking, including why it matters, and how to do...
I Glued My Gravel Down… And It Worked?!
I'm testing DOMINATOR Mulch Anchor on my gravel fire pit to see if this mulch glue keeps gravel in place, survives foot...
Why Your Basement Feels Cold and Damp
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I Put the Tools Down This Week…
I put the tools down this week! The @HomeDepot flew us out to check out all of the newest and best products...