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Home Improvement & Remodeling : How to Fix PVC Water Pipes

admin — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 06:41:28 +0000

If a PVC water pipe is damaged, the cut section needs to be removed and replaced with a new section that is glued into place. Learn about using PVC primer and PVC glue to fix PVC water pipes with help from a certified home inspector in this free video on water pipe repairs.

Expert: Mark Blocker
Bio: Mark Blocker is a semi-retired ASE certified master mechanic with more than 20 years of automotive experience.
Filmmaker: Daron Stetner

Duration : 0:2:19

Technorati Tags: building, drywall, home, improvement, insulation, maintenance, pipes, Power, Remodeling, repair, tools, water

Basic Home Improvements : How to Cut Laminate Wood Flooring

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:12:49 +0000

When cutting laminate wood flooring to size, be sure to leave at least a 3/8-inch gap between the wood and the edge of the wall. Create a perfectly fitting wood floor with tips from a licensed remodeling contractor in this free video on home improvements.

Expert: Tim Gipson
Bio: Tim Gipson is a home repair specialist and remodeling contractor in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Tim Brown

Duration : 0:3:34

Technorati Tags: air, blinds, electrical, filters, fire, Flooring, home, Improvements, laminate, maintenance, places, wiring

Home Improvement & Remodeling : Decorative Track Lighting

admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:36:13 +0000

Decorative track lighting is used in home remodeling or design, and it’s important to consider the differences between incandescent light, halogen light and compact fluorescent light before installing track lighting. Find out how fluorescent tubes can be used in track lighting with help from a professional carpenter, woodworker and handyman in this free video on home improvement and track lighting.

Expert: Stephen G. Anthony
Bio: Stephen G. Anthony is a professional carpenter, woodworker and handyman based in New York City and south Florida.
Filmmaker: Paul Muller

Duration : 0:2:4

Technorati Tags: decor, efficiency, electrical, energy, home, improvement, maintenance, painting, Remodeling, Repairs., windows, woodwork, Work;

Home Repair Tools & Equipment : Guide to Circular Saw Blades

admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:36:09 +0000

Circular saw blades are available in different sizes and tooth patterns, but the most common are the rip blade, the crosscut blade and the combination blade. Find the right circular saw blade for the project with helpful information from an experienced woodworker in this free video on home repair tools.

Expert: Dave Trull
Contact: www.trullgallery.com/
Bio: Dave Trull has been in the woodworking business for 18 years, and he got into woodworking way back in the early ’70s.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

Duration : 0:1:55

Technorati Tags: bolts, equipment, home, lathe, maintenance, nuts, Remodeling, repair, saw, Table, tools, wood

Home Improvement & Repair Tips : How to Choose a Paint Stripper

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 03:10:00 +0000

Paint strippers are used to remove old paint from surfaces in order to apply new paint. Choose a good paint stripper to make it an easy process with tips from a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) certified home repairman in this free video on home repair.

Expert: James Drew
Contact: www.jnchomerepair.com
Bio: James Drew is the owner and president of JNC Home Repair in Austin, TX. Drew is also an HVAC certified tech with more than two decades experience in plumbing, masonry, and carpentry.
Filmmaker: Todd Green

Duration : 0:1:28

Technorati Tags: diy, home improvement, home repair, maintenance, painting

Home Improvement & Maintenance : How Does a Refrigerator Ice Maker Work?

admin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:29:40 +0000

A refrigerator ice maker has a valve that fills a tray with water until it’s frozen, at which point a set of pins sweep the ice out of the mold and down a shoot into the bin. Find out how an ice maker when knows when it’s full with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on ice makers.

Expert: William Perkinson
Bio: William Perkinson is a partner with Perkinson Building Corporation, based in Birmingham, Ala.
Filmmaker: Tim Brown

Duration : 0:2:37

Technorati Tags: appliances, home, improvement, Kitchens, lighting, maintenance, Remodeling, repair, sharpening, tools

Home Repair & Power Tools : How to Use a Spray Paint Gun

admin — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 11:18:43 +0000

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.

Expert: Jeremiah Fox
Bio: Jeremiah Fox is an independent contractor, carpenter and handyman with over 20 years of experience in home repair and remodeling.
Filmmaker: Steve Anthony

Duration : 0:3:44

Technorati Tags: carpentry, Construction, home, maintenance, Power, Remodeling, repair, routers, saws, tools, woodworking

Tips for Remodeling Your Home : How to Install Carpet on Stairs: Part 1

admin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:55:08 +0000

When installing carpet on steps or stairs in your house, it’s important to lay each individual step to prevent the carpet from coming up later on. Learn easy tips on how to install carpet in your house in this free online home improvement video.

Expert: Lee Wallace
Bio: Lee Wallace has a degree in architecture from Texas A&M University.

Duration : 0:1:13

Technorati Tags: diy, do, fix, free, home, it, maintenance, Remodeling, repair, Tips, video, yourself

Tips for Remodeling Your Home : How to Fix a Hanging Cabinet Door

admin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:55:01 +0000

If a door on the cabinets in your kitchen or bathroom is hanging lower than the rest, fix it using the easy DIY tips in this free online home improvement video.

Expert: Lee Wallace
Bio: Lee Wallace has a degree in architecture from Texas A&M University.

Duration : 0:2:45

Technorati Tags: diy, do, fix, free, home, it, maintenance, Remodeling, repair, Tips, video, yourself

Home Improvement Projects : Cleaning Aluminum Siding

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 17:46:30 +0000

Cleaning aluminum siding is best done using a low setting on a pressure washer, scrubbing stubborn areas with a bristled brush and rinsing the area from the top down. Avoid denting aluminum siding while cleaning with advice from a licensed remodeling contractor in this free video on home maintenance.

Expert: Tim Gipson
Contact: www.inhisstepsremodeling.com
Bio: Tim Gipson is a home repair specialist and remodeling contractor in Franklin, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Tim Brown

Duration : 0:3:1

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