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Home construction isn't just about putting up walls; there's also carpeting to install, crown molding to join and electrical outlets to set up. Discover how to use tools, take measurements and remodel a home with help from a home repair specialist in this free video series on construction.
There are 29 videos in this series:
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 free video on home construction and remodeling.
Taking care of brass drawer pulls is usually as simple as wiping them down and polishing them up. Use a brass polisher on brass drawer pulls with help from a home repair specialist in this free video on home construction and remodeling.
A band saw is a great tool for cutting curves into a variety of materials. Discover how to use guide blocks to steady a band saw with help from a home repair specialist in this free video on home construction and remodeling.
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 specialist in this free video on home construction and remodeling.
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 free video on home construction and remodeling.
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 specialist in this free video on home construction and remodeling.
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 repair specialist in this free video on home construction and remodeling.
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 home repair specialist in this free video on home construction and remodeling.
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 specialist in this free video on home construction and remodeling.
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 wall with help from a home repair specialist in this free video on home construction and remodeling.
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 repair specialist in this free video on home construction and remodeling.
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 home construction and remodeling.
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 in this free video on home construction and remodeling.
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 specialist in this free video on home construction and remodeling.
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 baseboard with help from a home repair specialist in this free video on home construction and remodeling.
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 carpet with help from a home repair specialist in this free video on home construction and remodeling.
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 in this free video on home construction and remodeling.
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 help from a home repair specialist in this free video on home construction and remodeling.
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 with help from a home repair specialist in this free video on home construction and remodeling.
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 specialist in this free video on home construction and remodeling.
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 help from a home repair specialist in this free video on home construction and remodeling.
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 specialist in this free video on home construction and remodeling.
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 on home construction and remodeling.
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 specialist in this free video on home construction and remodeling.
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 winter with help from a home repair specialist in this free video on home construction and remodeling.
Home improvement and repair is some of the most rewarding and frustrating work homeowners can tackle. Whether it's building a new deck, installing drywall, laying tile or just changing out old shelf paper, home repair and maintenance projects can be done successfully with the right tools and the right knowledge. The key to making a task relatively hassle-free is a tactic that has worked for ages: divide and conquer. With step-by-step instructions and a few professional tips, getting things fixed up over the weekend can be easy. In this free video series, a home repair specialist demonstrates how to do construction and remodeling on a home's floors, kitchen, windows and more. Discover how to use a band saw, how to repair leaking kitchen faucets and how to measure a floor for tiling. Find out how to choose crown molding, purchase carpet and install electrical outlets as well. Keep a house looking great with these home construction tips.
Tim Gipson Tim Gipson is a home repair specialist and remodeling contractor in Nashville, Tenn. He holds a MST and BS from Middle Tennessee University. Gipson is insured, licensed and bonded with the state of Tennessee.dkdk
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