Home Repair & Power Tools: Video Series

In most cases, the pipe that is going to be bent for home modeling and repair is a thin pipe called conduit, which is usually used for electrical purposes. Find out how to use a pipe bender to bend a piper to any number of angles with help from an independent contractor and carpenter in this free video on pipe-bending.

Semi-gloss paint can be sanded to get out small dings, but sometimes a whole wall will need to be recovered with a different style of paint. Discover why larger sanding projects may require a power sander with help from an independent contractor and carpenter in this free video on sanding.

A circular saw is a power tool that may come with a cord, or it may be cordless, and using a circular saw means attention to safety must be paid. Discover the importance of noting that a circular saw will cut thicker than a drawn line with help from an independent contractor and carpenter in this free video on power tools.

A table saw is a saw built into a table that can be raised and lowered, and such a saw comes with a number of safety features, such as a saw guard. Find out how to lock down the adjustable fence of a table saw with help from an independent contractor and carpenter in this free video on power tools.

Slatwall shelves are shelves that are useful for shelving and tool storage because they can fit a number of hooks and lines. Learn about using slatwall shelves as an alternative to pegboard shelves with help from an independent contractor and carpenter in this free video on slatwall shelves.

Before using a paddle wood drill bit, it's important to be familiar with a normal drill bit size, as a paddle wood drill bit is used to make larger holes. Discover why it's important to protect the eyes when using a paddle bit in a drill gun with help from an independent contractor and carpenter in this free video on drill bits.

A router is a tool that is often used to cut into a material, such as wood, to create curves and other shapes that are difficult to cut with other tools. Discover how routers are great for cutting out designs and doing trim work with help from an independent contractor and carpenter in this free video on power tools.

A chair rail is a piece of decorative molding that protects walls from the backs of chairs, and in general, chair rails are one-third of a wall's height. Put the back of a chair up to a wall to see where it's going to hit and scratch with help from an independent contractor and carpenter in this free video on decorative molding.

A rotary buffer is used to create a high quality sheen in sanding projects, and they usually have a trigger and speed control. Find out how to use a rubbing compound before buffing wood with help from an independent contractor and carpenter in this free video on power tools.

A compound miter saw is a great tool for repair and remodeling in that it can be used to create 45 and 90 degree angles. Discover why compound miter saws are useful in molding projects with help from an independent contractor and carpenter in this free video on power tools.

Spray paint guns are used in projects in which brush strokes and ruler marks are needing to be avoided, and these paint guns require that the paint is thinned beforehand. Find out why safety glasses and masks are needed when using spray paint guns with help from an independent contractor and carpenter in this free video on spray painting.

Insulation keeps the cold out of a house and keeps the heat inside by creating a barrier between the elements. Discover why it's important to wear gloves and long sleeves when working with fiberglass insulation with help from an independent contractor and carpenter in this free video on home insulation.

There are many types of sensors for home alarms, including simple forms that can be installed without the help of an alarm company. Use a home alarm system to make note of when a door or window has been opened against the owner's will with help from an independent contractor and carpenter in this free video on home security.

Tyvek is a material that is made out of polyethylene fibers, it is very thin, strong and it creates a water barrier. Discover how Tyvek keeps water out but lets vapor through with help from an independent contractor and carpenter in this free video on Tyvek.

A craftsman home employs a popular architectural style that is typified by one-story houses with low-sloping roofs, deep porches and open floor plans. Find out why the rafters are exposed in Craftsman homes with help from an independent contractor and carpenter in this free video on Craftsman Homes.

Cement board is a panel of cement that has lattice in the back to hold it all together, and it is often used in bathroom and sink areas in home repair and remodeling. Discover how cement board is used as the foundation for tile with help from an independent contractor and carpenter in this free video on cement board.

Tape measures come in many different colors and sizes, but they all use inch and foot increments. Discover how tape measures use red numbers every 16 inches to note the distance between studs with help from an independent contractor and carpenter in this free video on tape measures.

Varnish is used in woodworking projects to protect the wood from the environment, and applying varnish means sanding the area and using a paintbrush to apply the varnish itself. Find out how water-based varnishes are easier than oil-based varnishes to clean up with help from an independent contractor and carpenter in this free video on applying varnish.

When applying wax to wood to give it a nice shine, make sure the surface is clean, dip a rag in wax and apply it in a circular motion. Go with the grain when applying wax to wood with help from an independent contractor and carpenter in this free video on applying wax to wood.

A compound miter saw is a power tool that is essentially a tool that evolved from the chop saw, except that the miter saw can cut at more angles. Learn how a blade guard keeps the user of a miter saw safe with help from an independent contractor and carpenter in this free video on power tools.

There are numerous types of house siding, including wooden, clapboard, wooden shingles, stone, stucco, steel and vinyl treatments. Discover how stone and brick make for expensive, yet durable siding options with help from an independent contractor and carpenter in this free video on house siding.