Home Repair & Maintenance: Video Series

An ice maker works by taking water from a water line to fill a mold, freezing it and heating it just enough to break loose from the tray. Learn about the ejector arm that scoops ice and drops it into an ice maker's bin with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on ice makers.

In order to remove a garbage disposal, an individual will need a large crescent wrench, a flat tip screwdriver and possibly a pipe wrench. Find out how to detach the main drain line before removing a garbage disposal with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on garbage disposals.

Before checking a thermostat, remember that it is not recommended to check a cooling system when the temperature is below 65 degrees. Listen and feel for air from the return air grill when turning on a thermostat with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on thermostats.

A leaking hose nozzle may have to be replaced if it is leaking from the end, but if it is leaking between the nozzle and the hose, the rubber gaskets may have to be replaced. Find out how to cut a hose to install a new brass end with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on leaky hose nozzles.

A carpet grabber is a rubberized mesh material that goes under an area rug to keep it from shifting. Use a rubberized drawer liner as a replacement for a carpet grabber with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on carpet grabbers.

The most popular siding options for a home are vinyl, brick and Stucco, and vinyl is popular due to its affordable cost and the fact that it isn't hard to maintain. Discover why brick siding can be expensive with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on siding alternatives.

In order to replace a garbage disposal, remove the old unit after turning off the power supply to the garbage disposal unit. Learn about checking for leaks when replacing a garbage disposal with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on garbage disposals.

The amount of energy saved by turning off the lights is largely dependent on the wattage of the bulbs that are being used. Learn about using LED lighting or compact fluorescent lights to save energy with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on saving energy.

When using any kind of power tool, it's important to wear a good pair of safety glasses, to protect the hands with gloves and to use caution. Find out how to use routers, drills and skill saws with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on power tools.

The first steps in restringing a weed eater are unplugging it, pulling out the spool and finding out what size trimmer line to use. Avoid winding weed eater line too tightly or too loosely with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on weed eaters.

In order to measure for wallpaper, a person must measure the length and width of the room and subtract wallpaper to make up for doors and windows. Learn about why it's good to have a little extra wallpaper with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on wallpaper.

A basic thermostat works by tripping a switch that sends power to a furnace or air compressor to begin the combustion process. Find out about the mercury switch inside of a thermostat with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on thermostats.

WD-40 has several different functions, including cleaning, displacing water, penetrating metal, lubricating and protecting. Find out how WD-40 is used on metal that is rusting or squeaking with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on using WD-40.

Toasters work on the principle that plugging them in allows electrical current to enter the unit, after which this energy is changed into heat energy through a nichrome coil. Discover how nichrome slows down electricity with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on toasters.

The international building code is the main building code that has been adopted by a majority of the U.S., and it primarily applies to commercial construction. Go to a local municipality to learn about international building codes with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on international building codes.

Electrical symbols that are used in the house wiring industry include symbols for receptacle circuits, switches, dedicated circuits, exhaust fans and more. Learn about symbols for a number of electrical fixtures with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on house wiring.

Wallpaper is sold by the square foot, so measuring for wallpaper means measuring the height and width of each wall before deducting for openings. Add 10 percent to the calculated square footage to compensate for wasted wallpaper with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on wallpaper measurements.

Voltage transformers are commonly seen around the house, and one of the most common voltage transformers is a cell phone charger. Discover how voltage transformers convert alternating currents into direct currents with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on voltage transformers.

Reducing the sheen of semi-gloss paint requires the use of fine sandpaper, which should be lightly used on the paint before the area is wiped down with water. Remove the glossy appearance of a recently painted wall with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on semi-gloss paint.