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How to Survive a Kitchen Remodel
It's hard to survive without a kitchen; so, it's important to keep access to the kitchen while remodeling. Get tips for surviving a kitchen remodel from an experienced handyman in this free video...
How to Use a Circular Saw
Despite its name, a circular saw is used to cut straight and cross cuts. Find out how to use a circular saw with tips from an experienced handyman in this free video on do-it-yourself home repairs.
How to Use a Router
By applying a specific bit, use a router to hollow out a piece of wood. Operate a router with tips from an experienced handyman in this free video on do-it-yourself home repairs.
How to Use a Spade Bit
A spade bit is used to create holes in pieces of wood. Cut through wood using spade bits with tips from an experienced handyman in this free video on do-it-yourself home repairs.
How to Use a Table Saw
When operating a table saw, adjust the height of a table saw before turning on the power. Discover how to use a table saw with tips from an experienced handyman in this free video on...
How to Use Molly & Toggle Bolts
Molly and toggle bolts are machine screws that secure hanging objects. Install molly and toggle bolts with tips from an experienced handyman in this free video on do-it-yourself home repairs.
How to Reduce Indoor Heat Gain From Windows
Reduce heat from an indoor windows by installing solar screens, caulking windows or adding weather stripping. Find out more about reducing indoor heat gain with tips from an experienced handyman...
How to Repair Shower Controls
Repairing shower controls is an easy process that involves removing the shower knob and replacing it. Repair shower controls with tips from an experienced handyman in this free video on...
How to Replace Cracked Tile Grout
Replace cracked tile grout by selecting a premixed grout mixture and applying it with a sponge. Fill in cracked tile grout with tips from an experienced handyman in this free video on...
How to Run Electrical Wires Through a Wall
Start running electrical wires through the wall by making a small hole. Learn to run electrical wires through a wall with tips from an experienced handyman in this free video on do-it-yourself...
How to Sand a Ceiling
A pole sander makes sanding a ceiling much easier. Use a pole sander to sand a ceiling with tips from an experienced handyman in this free video on do-it-yourself home repairs.
How to Save Money on Electric Bills
Installing weather stripping around doors and windows is one way to save money on electrical bills. Find other ways to conserve electricity with tips from an experienced handyman in this free...
How to Sharpen a Saw
The only way to sharpen a saw is to replace the existing blade. Learn to replace saw blades with tips from an experienced handyman in this free video on do-it-yourself home repairs.
How to Outfit a Basic Electrician's Toolbox
A electrician's tool box should include some basic tools, such as a meter, wire strippers, needle-nose pliers and electrical tape. Find out more about outfitting a basic electrician's toolbox with...
How to Paint Tile in a Bathroom
The most important consideration when painting bathroom tile is to select the right kind of paint. Find out more about how to paint bathroom tile with tips from an experienced handyman in this...
How to Read Wiring Diagrams
Before reading a wiring diagram, learn the different symbols. Repair faulty wires by learning to read a wiring diagram with tips from an experienced handyman in this free video on do-it-yourself...
How to Re-Caulk a Bathtub
When re-caulking a bathtub, prevent moisture damage by selecting a caulk with adhesive in it. Caulk a bathtub with tips from an experienced handyman in this free video on do-it-yourself home repairs.
How to Renovate a Bathroom Inexpensively
The first step to renovating a bathroom inexpensively is to start with a fresh coat of paint. Discover more bathroom renovation ideas with tips from an experienced handyman in this free video on...
How to Buy the Right Doorknob
Doorknob hardware is all the same; so, buying the right doorknob is all about personal preference. Explore doorknob options with tips from an experienced handyman in this free video on...
How to Install Interior Doors
Start installing interior doors by mounting the hinges on the door frame. Learn to install interior doors with tips from an experienced handyman in this free video on do-it-yourself home repairs.
How to Measure a Counter Top
Before measuring a counter top, identify whether it is one or multiple pieces. Measure a counter top with tips from an experienced handyman in this free video on do-it-yourself home repairs.
How to Measure Kitchen Cabinets
To size kitchen cabinets, measure the height, width and depth. Learn more about measuring kitchen cabinets with tips from an experienced handyman in this free video on do-it-yourself home repairs.
How to Re-Grout Bathroom Tile
Using a premixed grout mixture and a sponge, re-grout bathroom tile by working it into the groves. Learn to re-grout bathroom tile with tips from an experienced handyman in this free video on...
About Safety Goggles
Whenever someone is doing woodworking or working with chemicals, that person needs to wear safety goggles. Wear safety goggles to avoid injury from shards of metal or wood with help from a home...
How to Save Energy When Setting the Thermostat
When setting a thermostat for the summer or winter, a two- to three-degree shift can save up to 20 percent on utility bills. Set a thermostat to a lower temperature when leaving the house in the...
How to Install Drapes
Before installing drapes, make sure to get a drill, some anchors, a Phillips head screwdriver and a tape measure. Install drapes and make sure that the bottom of the curtains are flush with the...
How to Hang Drapes
Hanging drapes is a fairly easy process once a person knows how to position their attach points on their rods. Find out why most curtains are 84 inches in length with help from a home repair...
About Snap Laminate Flooring
Snap laminate flooring is held together by a tab and a groove that lock together to form a tight seam. Find out how to install a foam moisture barrier when adding snap flooring with help from a...
About Drill Bits for Hardened Steel
Hardened steel requires the use of special drill bits, such as the titanium coated drill bit or the cobalt drill bit. Reduce friction when drilling hardened steel with help from a home repair...
About Buying Carpet
Before buying carpet, decide what kind of carpet is desired, such as wall-to-wall carpet or area carpets. Buy carpet runners for stairs with help from a home repair specialist in this free video...
How to Construct an Attic Bedroom
Constructing a bedroom in an attic is a great way to add square footage onto a home. Make sure that an attic meets requirements to make it a viable living space with help from a home repair...
How to Purchase Carpet
Before buying carpet, a person should measure their rooms to get the square footage. Find out how to buy and install carpet without having to seam it together with help from a home repair...
How to Measure for Carpet
In order to measure a room for carpet, the necessary supplies are a long tape measure, a calculator and a piece of paper for write down measurements. Find out how to measure from baseboard to...
How to Measure for Buying Carpeting
Carpet is usually bought in square footage, so it's important to measure a room's square footage before going to buy carpet. Find out how to adjust to rooms that aren't wide enough for certain...
How to Measure Stair Carpet
When measuring stairs for carpet, remember to take the risers and the lip on the risers into account. Measure the length and width of the landing for stairs with help from a home repair specialist...
How to Measure Windows
When measuring windows, keep in mind that window size is based on the finished opening that exists around the windows. Measure windows before constructing a valance or putting up curtains with...
How to Tune Up a Band Saw
Tuning up a band saw is important in making sure that the blade has the correct tension for achieving the appropriate angle to the table. Use a tension device to mark the tension of a band saw...
How to Make a Miter Joint
When making a miter joint, a person will usually connect two pieces of molding to make a 90-degree angle. Use a miter saw to make two 45-degree cuts into base molding with help from a home repair...
How Do I Install Electrical Outlets?
When installing electrical outlets, the first thing to do is to make sure that the circuit breaker is off. Find out what the three wires involved in installing electrical outlets are used for with...
How to Save Money on Heat
One way to save money on heat is to make sure to keep weather stripping in good condition. Install a storm door to seal the opening and save money on heat with help from a home repair specialist...
How to Measure for Tile
When measuring for tile, take a piece of paper and sketch out a rough diagram of the layout of a room. Break up a room into smaller pieces when measuring for tile installation with help from a...
How to Measure a Room for Carpet Tiles
When measuring a room for carpet tiles, use a tape measure to determine the distance between baseboards. Try to make measurements in a room without moving furniture with help from a home repair...
How to Join Crown Molding
Working with crown molding in very large rooms may require the cutting of a 45-degree angle to join and extend the crown molding. Join crown molding joints based on how it installs against the...
How to Choose Crown Molding
When choosing crown molding, it's important to determine what kind of look is trying to be achieved in a given room. Use crown molding with larger widths for taller ceilings with help from a home...
How to Measure for Flooring
Doing measurements for flooring is the same as doing measurements for carpeting or tiling. Draw a diagram before measuring a floor with help from a home repair specialist in this free video on...
How to Repair Old Kitchen Faucets That Leak
When repairing a leaky kitchen faucet, it's important to first determine where the leak is originating. Find out how to check a faucet's cartridge or hose connection with help from a home repair...
Advice On Kitchen Worktops
Kitchen worktops, or kitchen countertops, can come in a variety of different styles and materials. Learn about laminate and granite kitchen worktops with help from a home repair specialist in this...
Should I Buy a Table Saw or a Miter Saw?
When deciding to buy a table saw or a miter saw, a person must first determine what type of cutting they're planning to do. Buy a table saw for greater versatility with help from a home repair...
How to Measure for Floor Tiling
The first step in measuring for floor tiling is to draw a diagram of the room that is being worked on. Divide a room into different shapes when measuring for floor tiling with help from a home...
Cabinet Hardware Installation
Installing new kitchen hardware is a great way to update or clean up the look of a kitchen. Install cabinet hardware, such as the knobs on cabinets, with help from a home repair specialist in this...