Framing Walls with Larry Haun. Efficient techniques from a master In this wall-framing video, Larry Haun and his brother Joe build the exterior and interior walls of a basic 1,600-sq. ft. house.

Starting from the completed floor deck, they take you step by step through the entire process, showing you practical ways to organize tasks, streamline procedures and handle tools and materials efficiently.

Here's your chance to watch a framing master at work, and to become a better, more efficient carpenter yourself. Each section of the tape covers a specific topic in detail: layout plating headers, cripples, trimmers and rough sills detailing plates building and raising walls plumbing and lining sheathing walls The companion book to this video is The Very Efficient Carpenter.

Larry Haun has been a production framer for almost 40 years and a teacher of apprentices for almost 25. He has honed his skills and techniques on hundreds of tract and custom houses, finding countless ways to save time, reduce costs, minimize problems and improve quality.)

Watch the work of the experienced master Myron Ferguson and learn all the techniques and methods he uses to create smooth, flawless walls and ceilings. Techniques for Walls & Ceilings

From the video guide you will learn:

• How to choose and mark the material.
• Make installation of drywall on walls, ceiling, arches, etc.
• How to putty plasterboard walls.
• Install sockets and switches on the walls of plasterboard.
• How to repair plasterboard walls.

Once you learn what professional tilesetter shows you in this step-by-step video workshop, you'll be able to tile any wall in house. From layout to grouting, experienced master offers his special insights into the techniques you need to installing tile walls. Using a bathroom as his setting, tilesetter handles typical problems such as uneven, out-of-plumb walls, and maneuvering around bathtubs, plumbing, and windows. The video workshop is clear enough for beginners and specific enough for professionals. Tilesetter teaches you to see the creative possibilities in awkward situations: a badly placed pony wall, for instance, becomes an attractive focal point by tiling it with a cave and a contrasting pinstripe. By watching Byrne you'll learn to se a jury stick to quickly compare alternative layouts, apply a moisture membrane for a waterproof substrate, mix mortar and float a vertical bed, and cut and shape tile using biters and a snap cutter. As tile master demonstrates his craft, you'll experience firsthand the pace and subtleties of the tiling process. With practice, you'll be able to accomplish professional results on your own.

This video presents many techniques that exist to completely transform the look of one or several rooms in your home. For example it explains how to repair drywall, plaster, put up wooden moldings and wallpapper borders and  properly apply paint. Using the techniques and ideas provided in this tutorial video you can create unique and personalized decors. This tutorial video explains a multitude of decorating ideas and shows you how you too can do it yourself. This DIY video contains precious technical information, a lot of  tradesman's tricks, and a few ingenious new products, so the results of your home decor projects will be well made and durable. With the information in this DIY video you will succeed in your own ambitious home decoration projects. It will be indispensable for anyone wishing to renovate or simply redecorate one room in a home.

This video includes:

• Drywall installation
• Plastering and plaster repair
• Installation of wood mouldings on doors, windows, baseboards and ceilings
• Interior painting
• Surface preparation before painting
• How to undercoat a wall
• Painting and staining wood
• Sponge painting
• Rag and stencil painting
• How to hang wallpaper
• How to hang wallpaper borders by yourself

Hometime's Dean Johnson walks you through the steps of basic decorative finishes such as sponging, ragging, and color washing. He also explains the tools used and how to mix glazes.

He consults with expert faux finishers to show you a variety of advanced techniques like strié, marbling, and venetian plaster.

Learn video include:

• preparing glazes
• basic sponging
• rag rolling
• color washing
• advanced sponging
• striping
• strié
• smooshing
• crackle finishing
• marbling
• buried stencil
• pitted stone
• crocodile skin
• venetian plaster

Tiling Projects such as:

• Tiling a bathroom wall
• Tiling a kitchen floor
• Tiling a bathroom floor
• Kitchen countertop with sink
• Installing a backsplash
• Bathroom vanity with mosaic tiles
• Tiling around a bathtub

Tiling techniques explained include:

• Selecting tile materials
• Estimating quantities
• Cutting straight pieces
• Cutting curves and holes

Insulation, Floors, Wall Finishing, Suspended Ceilings

You will see in this learning video how to insulate basement walls with rigid insulating panels, or in the case of irregular walls, with fiberglass insulation. The construction and insulation of basement floors are shown as well. You will see how to install gyproc panels for walls and ceilings, and joint finishing techniques. Insulation of walls, floors and ceilings is discussed. Detailed instructions are given to install suspended ceilings as well as recessed lighting fixtures. The installation of doors and floor finishing is discussed as well as 101 tricks of the trade to save you time and money. Even the installation of a basement toilet below the sewer level will be explained, with the help of the appropriate product. Finally the general decoration of the basement will be done so that you can complete the finishing of your basement with complete confidence.

This learning video includes:

• Caulking of air leaks in the basement
• Complete insulation of basement walls
• Fiberglass insulation
• Rigid extruded polystyrene insulation
• Application of urethane paint to seal the basement floor
• Insulation of the basement floor
• Construction of a sub-floor
• Construction of partitions
• Soundproofing of walls and ceilings
• Installation of recessed lighting
• Installing gyproc
• Finishing joints
• Installation of suspended ceilings
• Installation of a toilet below sewer level
• Installing vinyl floor tiles
• Installation of fluorescent lights

Tub and Shower, Toilet, Cabinets, Tiles, Sinks and Faucets, Floor Coverings, Decoration

You will see in this learning video how to plan and execute the complete renovation of your bathroom. Principal notions of design are discussed. You will see how to install new fixtures like a shower, whirlpool bath, low water usage toilet, and new bathroom cabinets, counters, sinks and faucets.We explain in detail how to install ceramic tiles and the complete decoration of your bathroom. If you just want to repair a defective faucet, or completely redo your bathroom, you will find in this learning video all the information you need for the job. Thanks to this video you can save money by doing it yourself and still get professional results.

This video includes:

• Design
• Wall construction
• Basic plumbing
• Soundproofing of walls and ceilings
• Installation of a whirlpool bath
• Installation of a shower
• Installation of a toilet
• Installation of sinks and faucets
• Installation of counters and cabinets
• Installation of fibrous cement panels
• Installation of ceramic tiles
• Installation of vinyl floor covering
• Applying primer sealer and finishing paint