Understanding how to use, care for and store a carpenter square are discussed in this free educational video series.

Expert: George A. Finn III
Bio: George Finn is an expert in mechanical systems. He has a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He is a licensed engineer and licensed home inspector.
Filmmaker: Nick Finn

Duration : 0:2:45

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When installing a kitchen faucet, feed the spray faucet hose down the hole and maneuver the rest of the faucet down with the plate. Find out how faucets may have rubber gaskets to seal them to the sink with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on installing kitchen faucets.

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

Duration : 0:4:2

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In order to replace a garbage disposal, remove the old unit after turning off the power supply to the garbage disposal unit. Learn about checking for leaks when replacing a garbage disposal with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on garbage disposals.

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

Duration : 0:3:58

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When hanging curtain rods, it’s important to make sure to securely mount the rods at the proper height and width. Learn about measuring curtains before hanging the rods with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on hanging curtain rods.

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

Duration : 0:3:21

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A leaking garbage disposal can usually be attributed to a problem with the gasket between the disposal connector and the sink, or between the locking ring and the drain. Find out how to use a screwdriver to tighten a compression ring with help from a remodeling specialist in this free video on garbage disposals.

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

Duration : 0:3:4

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When measuring for a replacement window, the goal is to get the measurement as close as possible to the rough opening of the window. Discover the importance of taking the smaller measurements when installing a replacement window with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on measuring windows.

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

Duration : 0:2:43

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To install wood fences, locate where each main post will be, dig holes three times the post diameters, secure each post in poured concrete and locate where the gates of the fence will be. Use extra runners to reinforce a wood fence gate 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 : 0:2:53

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Cleaning tile grout involves using a stiff bristle brush, a bucket and a commercial cleaning product or baking soda. Avoid chemical burn on hands and knees by wearing rubber gloves and knee pads when removing dirt from tile grout with insight from a home repair specialist and remodeling contractor in this free video on home improvement.

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 : 0:2:36

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Find out how to cut and measure sheetrock to fix a hole in a wall in your house with the easy, do-it-yourself (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 : 0:1:57

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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.

Expert: Oscar Moreno
Contact: www.morenohomevisions.com
Bio: Oscar Moreno is the owner of Moreno Custom Home Visions in Austin, Texas.
Filmmaker: Todd Green

Duration : 0:1:49

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