I agree, it would be nice to find a use for them, because as it was mentioned, there are truckloads of tiles that get thrown out on the jobsites, as well as in the retail outlets.

Is there any tricks when using non-sanded grout? I used some on one job and I think I could have mixed it up with a little more water, it looked fine, but the grout joints didn’t wash up as nice as the sanded […]

My process can use some work as well, I find some of the jobs pretty easy to estimate, (roofing, flooring, etc.), but if it’s a bathroom reno, where things are gutted and rebuilt, then with all of the variables, I […]

I with the independant guys, there isn’t a lot that I buy in really bulk quantities, other than some fasteners by the bigger case quantities, or if there is a clearance deal on something, but then sometimes it’s a […]

Most power tools I have bought so far have been from Home Depot, and some from local hardware stores. I haven’t bought anything online yet, but sounds like I should check it out!

Lots of good points, while there is some really poor products out there, I think most times by educating the Customer (with pictures if possible) about sub-par products and the issues they would face, they will […]

The LED`s on drills are definitely a nice feature, but I also like the tool free blade changes on jig saws, sawzalls, and finish air nailers when you have to unjam nails.

I usually cut and cap everything myself as well, and just started using the sharkbite fittings. They work great and are quick and easy, if the lines are going to get shutoffs at some point, I will usually put them […]

Usually just use trash cans mostly or 5 gallon pails for the smaller heavier stuff, then carry the bigger stuff out by hand.

Not very brand loyal, price usually wins out, but probably my favorite blade is a sharp one! I am bad for trying to get my monies worth out of blades, and usually end up using them past their prime!

I have only seen an ad for it, so don’t have much to go on, but from the ad, it looked interesting. A year or so ago, they had a show called ‘Canada’s Worst Handyman’, where people were nominated, and then they […]

That’s a good idea, especially when the homeowner is so undecided, probably saved the homeowner money in the long run (a little extra for wire now, a lot less for labour later, once everything is closed up).

I don’t do a lot of wiring, but when I do, I use the sharpie as mentioned a few times above. It helps speed things up for the current job, as well as any future work.

So far I have found it is usually the money that hold some people back, or like someone else mentioned, they will do some of the prep work to save some costs, or some want to hire you by the hour to ‘help’ them. […]

I am not a smoker either, but I agree that for those that need their fix, they should be outside for sure, and not leaving any trace of their habit. It seems these days, it is getting to be less of an issue with […]

I live near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, and I agree with Dan, about the fact that I like the way he does things right, but I think sometimes in the TV world and the big budgets that they have, it’s pretty […]