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Floor Tile Layout
Follow these guidelines for laying out a tile floor in a number of different scenarios.
Podcast 362: Effective Tarping, Saggy Ceilings, and Cracks that Won’t Go Away
Matt, Brian, and Patrick hear from listeners about tilt/turn windows and living with imperfect work before taking listener questions about effective tarping, leveling a ceiling, and fixing cracks that keep coming back.
Large-Format Tiles
Learn how to set supersized tiles, which can be more challenging to install than smaller tiles.
A Few Words on Planning and Layout
Follow these layout guidelines to avoid out-of-place-looking narrow cut tiles and to keep cut tile symmetrical.
Installing Backerboard on Floors
Spread thinset on the subfloor, lower the tile backerboard into place, and secure with nails or screws.
Marking Cuts for Tile
Learn how to make clear and accurate marks on tiles for straight, diagonal, and more complex cuts.
Cutting Backerboard
Cut backerboard for tile by hand with a scoring tool or use an angle grinder or jigsaw.
A Deck-Build That Will Last
This list includes 10 of our top articles and videos to help you answer the question: How do I build a great deck?
Three Tape Options for Drywall
Drywall expert Myron Ferguson introduces us to mesh, paper, and fiberglass mat tapes and explains where and why he uses each one.
Mixing Thinset
Follow these guidelines whether mixing thinset by hand or with a drill-powered paddle wheel.

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