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Improvement around the home can add beauty and value. Get home improvement tips from a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) certified technician in this free video series on home improvements.
There are 26 videos in this series:
Prep the caulking area around house windows before installing caulk, and don't cut the caulking tube tip hole too large. Install caulk around windows with tips from a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) certified technician in this free video on home repair.
Clean the exterior of a house with a broom. Wipe away debris from the outside of a house with tips from a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) certified technician in this free video on home repair.
Maintain house windows by making sure they are properly sealed with weather stripping around the edges. Maintain house windows with tips from a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) certified technician in this free video on home repair.
Dig out old caulk before replacing caulk on the outside of a house. Replace caulking on the exterior of a home with tips from a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) certified technician in this free video on home repair.
Repairing and preventing home wood rot is best done with an interior/exterior paintable and stainable wood filler. Keep wood from deteriorating with tips from a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) certified technician in this free video on home repair.
Prepare a home for winter by checking for holes in the roof, closing off exposed areas along the house and wrapping up pipes. Be prepared for winter with tips from a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) certified technician in this free video on home repair.
Prepare a home for a winter storm by wrapping exposed plants, trees and house pipes. Learn more about preparing a house for a winter storm with tips from a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) certified technician in this free video on home repair.
Installing a house front door requires a hammer, screwdriver and chisel. Put in a new home front door with tips from a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) certified technician in this free video on home repair.
Painting a front door needs extremely good prep work otherwise the paint may not stick. Paint a house front door for paint with tips from a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) certified technician in this free video on home repair.
Repairing a house fence should be done when pickets start to rot or the finish wears off. Learn how to repair a house fence with tips from a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) certified technician in this free video on home repair.
Unclog gutters and downspouts by sweeping debris down with a broom and scooping leaves out with hands. Have clean gutters and downspouts with tips from a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) certified technician in this free video on home repair.
Redirecting rainwater from a downspout is as easy as changing the downspout extension. Find out how to change a downspout extension for rainwater with tips from a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) certified technician in this free video on home repair.
Fix a sagging gutter by drilling a pilot hole through the gutter and hammering in a gutter spike. Repair a sagging gutter with tips from a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) certified technician in this free video on home repair.
House gutters can be cleaned by climbing on the roof and hosing them out. Discover other ways to clean house gutters with tips from a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) certified technician in this free video on home repair.
Use SeamerMate on home gutter seams to repair leaky gutters. Fix leaky gutters with tips from a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) certified technician in this free video on home repair.
Troubleshoot exterior paint problems by walking around the house and looking for peeling paint or caulk. Learn what to look for when troubleshooting exterior paint problems with tips from a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) certified technician in this free video on home repair.
Remove rotted house wood by cleaning it with a wire brush and apply wood filler to the wood. Fill rotted wood with tips from a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) certified technician in this free video on home repair.
Hanging drywall is typically done by hanging larger pieces first and cutting pieces to fit the smaller holes remaining. Install drywall in a home with tips from a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) certified technician in this free video on home repair.
Apply joint tape to drywall after filling all cracks with joint compound. Apply drywall joint tape with tips from a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) certified technician in this free video on home repair.
Apply a smooth coat to house drywall by putting on mud with larger mud knifes for each application. Spread a smooth coat to drywall with tips from a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) certified technician in this free video on home repair.
Using premixed joint compound is suggested for beginners to home improvement projects. Find out more about using joint compounds with tips from a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) certified technician in this free video on home repair.
Apply joint tape to house drywall after all cracks have been covered by fiberglass tape and covered with joint compound. Apply drywall joint tape with tips from a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) certified technician in this free video on home repair.
Install a house corner bead with a drill and drywall screws. Put in a corner bead with tips from a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) certified technician in this free video on home repair.
Apply a thin coat of mud compound inside both corners of a house wall or ceiling and apply joint tap to fit in the corner. Mud inside corners with tips from a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) certified technician in this free video on home repair.
Patch a hole in house drywall by applying mesh tape and joint compound. Patch holes in drywall with tips from a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) certified technician in this free video on home repair.
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 your 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 on home improvements a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) certified technician discuss home improvement tasks including window caulking, cleaning a home's exterior, maintaining windows, and repairing wood rot. He also talks about preparing a home for the winter, installing and painting a front door, repairing a fence and unclogging gutters. Finally, get valuable tips on hanging drywall, filling drywall holes and reducing the amount of dust in a home.
James Drew James Drew is the owner and president of JNC Home Repair in Austin, TX. An HVAC certified tech with over two decades experience in plumbing, masonry and carpentry, Drew and his wife started JNC Home Repair to be a one-stop shop for all home repair needs.dkdk
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