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Custom Window Trim Install-DIY

Kelli — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:38:42 +0000

If home is where the heart is, then the kitchen is a home’s soul. If you want to improve the look, style and function of your kitchen, but think the project is too complicated or expensive, DIY’s Kitchen Renovations is for you.

Building an outdoor shower

Kelli — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:29:20 +0000

Cottage Life handyman Wayne Lennox talks about materials, design features, and building tips for your very own outdoor shower.

How To Replace a Ceiling Fan

admin — Tue, 11 May 2010 14:06:39 +0000

1. Remove the light shade(s) on your old ceiling fan by removing the screws holding it/them in place.
2. Remove each blade by removing the screws holding them in place.
3. Remove the canopy by removing the screws holding it in place. Slide it down.
4. Disconnect all of the wires coming from the old fan.
5. Remove the mounting bracket by removing the screws holding it in place.
6. Secure the new mounting bracket in place with the new screws.
7. Connect the new wires and secure them with wire nuts. If there is a remote control, connect it now. Put batteries in the remote control.
8. Put the rod and/or canopy on the fan. Slide it up to the mounting bracket.
9. Cut the lead wires as needed. Slide the canopy up to the ceiling and secure it with the new screws.
10. Put each blade onto the blade brackets with the included screws.
11. Put each blade bracket onto the fan with the included screws.
12. Connect the light kit and secure it with the screws. Put the glass on and secure it with the included screws.
13. If not using a light kit, connect both the fan and light wires together and put the light cap on. Secure it with screws.
14. Attach the included pull chains, if applicable.
15. Turn on your new fan!

How To Change a Carbon Block Whole House Water Filter

admin — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:14:19 +0000

We review Changing a Carbon Block Whole House Water Filter and give some key tips and tricks on how to get the best use out of your whole house water filtration system. Water Wisdom sponsored by WaterFilters.NET and hosted by Aquaman.

How to Wire a 4 Way Switch

Kelli — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:10:22 +0000

How would you like to be able to control one or more light fixtures from three or more switch locations? It is done with a 4-way switch. This video will show you how to install a four way switch in your home.

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The Standby Generator

Kelli — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:00:24 +0000

Here is my standby generator that creates electricity automatically in case of a power outage. These standby generators are completely different from those portable gasoline generators, that you often see at tool rental stores and home centers. Those don’t create nearly as much electricity and are not automatic.

This generator runs on propane, but they use natural gas. My generator creates 17,000 watts or 17 kilowatts of power. That is plenty to operate my boiler, microwave, refrigerator, well-water pump, my septic system pump, miscellaneous lighting in the house and some other circuits. Generators come in different sizes depending upon what you want to operate if the power is interrupted.

How to Silence a Squeaky Floor

Kelli — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:12:54 +0000

Some people think that a few squeaks in a floor give a home character, to others squeaks are a major pain in the neck. If you agree with the folks who think floors just shouldn’t make any noises, you may be in luck. As long as you have access to the underside of that squeaky floor, you can probably fix your squeak. Unfortunately however, if you have finished ceilings below your squeaky floor, your chances of being able to fix it without taking on a major project are hit and miss.

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Tips For Building Straight Wall Video

Kelli — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:02:58 +0000

Bob Schmidt shows you some simple tips and techniques for building straight walls while doing basic framing in your home remodel project.

Tips for Choosing the Right Contractor

admin — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:16:45 +0000

How To Fix Air Leaks in Your Home

admin — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:28:09 +0000

Having a 1/16-inch unsealed crack around a window is like leaving that window open 3 inches. Decrease your heating bill and your energy use by sealing up air leaks.