About
Who is Home Repair Tutor
Hi everyone, I’m Jeff Patterson-a dad and husband from Pittsburgh, PA (Go Steelers) who spends my not so spare time doing home renovations. Over the last 10 years I’ve conducted some pretty cool home repair projects on my own house and the rental houses we own. I’ve done plenty of work to be classified as a seasoned DIYer and a true geek when it comes to this stuff.
By reading Home Repair Tutor you’ll discover how to avoid costly mistakes and learn new home remodeling techniques. Your house’s value will improve and you’ll be less frustrated with surprise repairs. Plus, all my projects can be done over the weekend.
If you’re a Facebook fan please feel free to Like the HRT page. I post quick and funny tips as well as interesting links on home remodeling there. So don’t miss out 
My Story
10 years ago my wife and I were anticipating the birth of our daughter. We were fortunate to find an affordable house that was in good shape. We learned how to do different projects over time like installing hardwood floors, vanities, shower doors, lights, fans, etc.
With the birth of our second daughter and my wife staying home full time to care for our children I decided to take on more DIY projects to save money. I’m sure this sounds like a familiar story for many people.
At this same time, don’t ask me why, we purchased our first rental property. Since then, we’ve acquired several rentals and learned quite a bit about home repair projects after having trouble finding qualified contractors to do small to moderate projects.
Our goal was to use these rental properties as a means of saving for retirement. Things have gone well, although we’ve had our share of bumps in the road.
So Why the Home Repair Tutor Online Magazine
I really enjoy working on houses because the process gives me artistic freedom to create something not only functional but beautiful. This in turns creates value in the home and thus improves the community. Many of the houses I’ve revamped have been eyesores to say the least!
I’ve learned that I like home repair projects and find myself talking to family, friends, and neighbors about questions they have in regard to similar projects I’ve done. With this blog I want to share my tips on saving time and money when doing home repairs.
Most people I know don’t have time to waste and prefer to save money rather than flush it down the toilet. I’m not trying to show off my humble handyman skills-there are tons of talented trades people who can put me to shame. I hope that my experiences, both good and bad, can help you with what sometimes seems like overwhelming home repair projects.
Please feel free to comment on any content within the online magazine I call Home Repair Tutor. If you have a great tip to share then let me know. Thanks so much for taking the time to visit Home Repair Tutor and I hope you enjoy the information it contains!
Make it a great day!
Jeff
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Hi Jeff! Found you on HomeTalk, and am glad that I followed you to your blog. So much great info! I’m in Pittsburgh too – my husband (mostly) and I are on our second (and he says last) fixer-upper!
Glad to have found your blog!
Brenda
cottage4c.com
Thanks Brenda, fixing any home is a challenge, especially older ones in Pittsburgh. Thanks for checking out HRT. I hope you had a good Monday
Hey Jeff,
Thanks for commenting on OPC. I clicked through, and that’s how I found HRT. I always enjoy meeting other site owners and connecting with people who love home improvement. Good luck with HRT, and I hope to see you around OPC again.
You’re welcome Steve, thanks for dropping by. Let me know if I can help you in any way.
The Ditra tutorial you have is fantastic and super helpful.
HI Jeff,
I enjoy following your posts on my facebook company page. I am a contractor who specializes in custom copper sheet metal work and ice dam prevention systems. While these might not be considered DIY projects, I like your tips for stuff around my own home. Keep up the great content.
Thanks Greg for your encouraging words.
You’re an artist if you work with custom copper sheet metal, that’s tough work.
I viewed some of your projects in your website’s gallery and you do stunning stuff. Absolutely beautiful.
If we could afford it I’d implement some of your concepts
Greetings:
I have well water that left lime scales in my brown and beige veined marble shower walls. The walls are all streaked and discolored. I also have the lime scale and soap scum on the floor. I tried cleaning with marble cleaners for residential use at no avail.
I get a shine for a couple of hours without removing streaks or build up…I am not sure what to do to restore my beautiful marble shower. I wash and dry the walls after each shower and I have a water softener installed and maintained. but no help. I am very confused about all kind of products I found on the internet to remove soap and lime scale build up but not sure if they work. I’d like to do it myself. Help!!!!
Hi Mary Rose,
So sorry to hear about your bathroom issue.
I personally haven’t dealt with this because we don’t have marble
, but this article might help you out.
Just make sure to always be safe when using chemicals, which means to buy a respirator rated for your project and to have plenty of ventilation.
Click on this link to see the article http://www.ehow.com/how_5959136_remove-marble-calcium-deposits.html
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