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Home repair and home maintenance save money and keep a house in good working condition. Discover how to perform a variety of home repair techniques, such as unclogging sinks and installing washing machines, with tips from an experienced carpenter and construction specialist in this free video series on DIY maintenance.
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When prepping a room for painting, use masking tape, a tarp and remove wall plate covers. Prepare a room to be painted with tips from a construction specialist in this free video on home repair and maintenance.
A key that has broken off in a lock can be removed with a fishing hook and a set of pliers. Remove a broken key from a lock by using simple household items with tips from a construction specialist in this free video on home repair and maintenance.
When unclogging a sink, the stopped rod should be removed in addition to the pea trap. Clear a clogged sink or bathtub by using a plumbing snake with tips from a construction specialist in this free video on home repair and maintenance.
When preparing walls for painting, use masking tape, a flathead screwdriver and some mild soap and water. Prepare walls to be painted with tips from a construction specialist in this free video on home repair and maintenance.
When re-caulking a bathtub or shower, be careful with acrylics and use a scraper or plastic spatula. Re-caulk a bathtub or shower by using a caulk gun with tips from a construction specialist in this free video on home repair and maintenance.
The basic tools needed for installing a washing machine include a pair of crescent wrenches and a pair of pliers. Install a washing machine, including the drain line, with tips from a construction specialist in this free video on home repair and maintenance.
When installing clothes dryers, the only tool needed is a pair of pliers that can be used to shrink compression washers. Install clothes dryers with tips from a construction specialist in this free video on home repair and maintenance.
Towel racks or bars are often loosened by the excessive weight placed on them. Fix loose towel racks by tightening the support screws with tips from a construction specialist in this free video on home repair and maintenance.
There are all sorts of odd jobs around the house that need fixing, but don't hire a professional handyman just yet. Most people are more than capable of taking on odd jobs and repairing them without any help. Learn how to fix everything from locks with broken keys to clogged sinks and bathtubs. In this free video series, an experienced carpenter and construction specialist demonstrates how to complete a few DIY home repair tasks. Discover how to remove a broken key from a lock and how to unclog sinks and bathtubs. Learn to install a washing machine and clothes dryer and then how to prepare a room to be painted. With these home maintenance tips, any house or apartment can be kept in great shape at a fraction of the external cost.
Oscar Moreno Oscar Moreno is the owner of Moreno Custom Home Visions in Austin, Texas. Moreno has been learning the construction and landscaping business since he was a boy. With over 20 years experience in all aspects of construction, general carpentry, and landscaping, Moreno Custom Home Visions has the knowledge and experience to help with various home maintenance and remodeling needs.dkdk
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