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HI Everybody, Welcome to my channel. On this channel I do HOW To videos On anything Home Repair.. If You like any of the videos please click the thumbs up. Please consider subscribing to my channel, I upload videos as often as I can. Thanks for watching!
Wire as Several Light Switches w/ Only 1 Power Source
In this video I show how to wire a multi gang box whether it's a 2, 3 or 4 gang box. I include a 3 way switch in the box since it's a very typical setup when you have several switches.
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Hitachi/ Metabo NV45AB2 Roofing Nailer Skipping Nails, Doesn't Fire Right, Leaks Rebuild
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In this video I go through a very detailed process of taking this nailer apart and cleaning. Then removing the o-rings and replacing them with new o-rings. My nailer would only fire about every 4th or 5th nail due to sitting for a long time. O-Ring Kit KT-HA-104: www.theoringstore.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=196_205&products_id=53372 Silicone Grease: amzn.to/3RuWqOX Disclai...
Don't Buy a New Ceiling Fan Until You Watch This!
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In this video tutorial I show a common issue/ problem with ceiling fans. Chances are you can fix your fan unless the motor itself is burned out. The start / run capacitor and the switch.. I show how to replace both. The particular one I'm working with is a Harbor Breeze, but many fans use the same principles in this video. Not all fans will use this 5 wire style capacitor. Some fans use a 2 wir...
Replace a Standard 2 Outlet Receptacle with a 4 Outlet Receptacle!
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In this video I show a nice 4 outlet receptacle by Leviton that has all the wiring done internally. It's just a matter of removing the old outlet and replacing it with this new one and you have a ready made 4 outlet receptacle. Works great. I also show how to install/ replace a plug if you're working with a backsplash of whatever material; granite, quartz, marble, soapstone, etc. You will need ...
What Kind of Anchor Do I Need for Brick? (I tested 5)
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In this video I tested 5 different anchors in brick. This is not to give you a final verdict about which one is the best, but is more to give you an idea of what kind of anchor you might need for your project. For example you don't need an anchor that'll pull over 1000 pounds to hang up something small! Or you wouldn't want to use an anchor that can only hold 75 pounds to hang up something heav...
Help! Why is my Frigidaire Dishwasher Leaking? (Underneath)
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In this video I go through some common possibilities of why my Frigidaire dishwasher is leaking as well as fix the actual problem of the pump and motor assembly. Be sure to check your model and part numbers for an exact fit for your application.
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How to Fix Your Botched 3 or 4 Way Switches [+ Troubleshooting a Bad Switch]
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In this video I show how to troubleshoot your 3 or 4 way switch circuit to find a bad switch. I'm only using one example, but it's a pretty typical way to connect 4 way switches. I also show how to properly wire your 3 and 4 way switches from scratch in case you lost track of where the wires went.
Install/Replace Your HVAC Safe -T- Switch in Under 4 Minutes! (Condensate Line)
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In this video I show how to install or if you want to replace the HVAC Safe -T-Switch. I show how to wire it in and test the switch. It's a very easy job that can save thousands of dollars in damage to your house if something goes wrong and this doesn't work right. If you need a replacement look no further: amzn.to/3IicHSe Disclaimer: This description contains affiliate links. We are a particip...
Correctly Install Amazon WiFi 3 Way Smart Switch
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In this video I am installing a 3 way Amazon Basics Smart Switch. No long explanations of how 3 way circuits work, just straight to the install. However, if you want to learn about 3 ways systems I did some videos on that here: ua-cam.com/video/qcD2zLE0X8k/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/iemmxArRt2c/v-deo.html Music in video: Gearhead by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributio...
$ave Big and Install Gutters Yourself. Is it worth it?
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In this video I show how I installed 200' of gutters. I also show the cost of each component with an analysis at the end if it's worth all the trouble. Some components I mention in the video include: Sheet metal crimpers: amzn.to/3H4Ak0j End Cap Crimper: amzn.to/3NPCB30 3x4 Drain Punch out tool: amzn.to/48mEWur Gutter hangers: amzn.to/48GUmcR Disclaimer: This description contains affiliate link...
Illuminate Your Yard With a Security Light! Beginners Guide
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In this video I explain step by step how I would install a security light in most cases. This is a very comprehensive tutorial and I show the steps involved to give you enough ideas to do this yourself. Some things used in the video include: The actual light I used: amzn.to/3RCWtZF Smart Round Box: amzn.to/3v07X0a 14/2 Wire (Make sure of the wire you need for your particular project): amzn.to/4...
Dyson Vacuum Beater Bar Not Working? Easy DIY FIX!
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In this video tutorial I show how to troubleshoot a beater bar that's not running on Dyson DC33, DC27, DC14, DC07 AND DC04 vacuum cleaner.. This is an easy job for the DIY at home and you can salvage your vacuum and get it running like new again. Some of the items used in this video: Clutch Assy (whole with belts): amzn.to/3uNBcDl 2 Belts: amzn.to/3sO13L6 Beater Bar w/ new belts: amzn.to/46UGPx...
Are You Missing a Window Screen? No Problem, Just Build One!
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In this video I show how to go from a missing window screen to building one in just a few easy steps. I got the screen material the frame and all the parts from my local Lowes. Home Depot and many other hardware stores should have all the parts you need to accomplish this.
Quick Video on Doing Your Own Glue Down Flooring [DIY]
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Quick Video on Doing Your Own Glue Down Flooring [DIY]
The Ultimate Bi-Fold Door Installation Tutorial for Homeowners
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The Ultimate Bi-Fold Door Installation Tutorial for Homeowners
Flip Your Dryer Door for Easy Washing Machine Unloading!
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Flip Your Dryer Door for Easy Washing Machine Unloading!
Here's the Right Way To Insulate Your Garage Door!
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Here's the Right Way To Insulate Your Garage Door!
Hush That Racket! Lubricating Your Garage Door for a Peaceful Home
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Hush That Racket! Lubricating Your Garage Door for a Peaceful Home
DIY Drywall Patching Hack For Absolute Beginners! CHEAP!
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DIY Drywall Patching Hack For Absolute Beginners! CHEAP!
Fix it Right: How to Repair Sunken/ Loose Receptacle
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Fix it Right: How to Repair Sunken/ Loose Receptacle
From Problem to Solution: HVAC Contactor Troubleshooting and Replacement
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From Problem to Solution: HVAC Contactor Troubleshooting and Replacement
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Replace the Cord on Your Standing Lamp
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Step-by-Step Guide: How to Replace the Cord on Your Standing Lamp
Unveiling the HVAC Industry's Best Kept Secret: The Run Capacitor (Less than $20 FIX!)
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Unveiling the HVAC Industry's Best Kept Secret: The Run Capacitor (Less than $20 FIX!)
Simple Cheap Skate Drain Solution For Yards W/ Little to No Slope!
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Simple Cheap Skate Drain Solution For Yards W/ Little to No Slope!
Adding LED Lights To Your Workshop/ Garage With or Without Attic Access
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Adding LED Lights To Your Workshop/ Garage With or Without Attic Access
How to Add a 3 Way Switch To an Existing Single Switch Location
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How to Add a 3 Way Switch To an Existing Single Switch Location
DIY Electrical! How to Add an Outlet to an Existing Switch [PLUS TIPS AND TRICKS]
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DIY Electrical! How to Add an Outlet to an Existing Switch [PLUS TIPS AND TRICKS]
Cheap Hack to Strengthen Your Exterior Doors with Proof This Works!
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Cheap Hack to Strengthen Your Exterior Doors with Proof This Works!
The Fastest, Easiest and Safest Receptacle/ Outlet I've ever seen!
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The Fastest, Easiest and Safest Receptacle/ Outlet I've ever seen!
Some Quick Tricks and Tips if You Have Flickering Lights! [As well as an actual problem]
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Some Quick Tricks and Tips if You Have Flickering Lights! [As well as an actual problem]
my connectors are rusty and the ground 1 just pulled off,maybe the prblem?problem?? any thoughts
HI, yes if your wires are pulling loose that's a bad sign, but without seeing it I can't be sure of anything. If you have a volt meter, try to see if you have continuity through the contactor. I doubt the ground pulling off would cause the unit to not work... (But I would still fix it)
I spent $50 😅
Great!
Brass rings work great in mutli-gang boxes instead of using 2 wire nuts and doubling the grounds in the box.
Agreed! That is also a great way to do the grounds.... 😊
Anyone know what the small adjustable set screw below the trigger plunger does? Nothing in the manual.
Not off hand...
Nice vid ! Will these adapters work with higher voltage batteries ? (24 & 40) I use green sinus 😉 Power tools
It should work if there are adapters out there for them. I would stick with the same (within a volt or 2) voltage tools. That's why you can easily go from dewalt to ryobi to Milwaukee because they all work between 18 and 20 volts... I am not sure how that goes with the higher voltage tools. For example my Ego blower is 56 volts.. I haven't looked at other brands to see where they fall ...
Always a great job, Rudy. I've never liked electrical work, but you make it seem so accessible. I might put something together this weekend, just for the heck of it.
Thanks Meat! Electric is actually my favorite type of work. I used to work as an electronic tech for many years and I picked up electric very easy with that background... 😊
@@TheHomeImprovementChannel Yeah, I'm too dumb. I played with rocks and sticks as a kid.
@@themeat5053 Lol... Im not the sharpest tool in the shed either... 😂
@@TheHomeImprovementChannel Don't kid yourself
You my friend just saved me 100s of dollars. Although it took me several hours of troubleshooting, once I found you video I knew it was a high probability that this was my problem and I was right. Thanks for saving homeowners from having to call a technician for potentially small and easy fixes.
You are welcome! I'm so glad to have helped... Yes for a $15 dollar part the HVAC companies will charge $150 plus. It's understandable, but I like to save $$ whenever possible... 😊
Great vid, very helpful! Thanks! Question: my lamps are super old. There’s no gauge number on the cord. Should I just go with standard 18?
Maybe... If you have a pair of wire strippers that have different size gauges on there. You can strip off some of the insulation to get at the wire itself. See which one fits which hole on the wire strippers. Then you'll be able to tell what gauge wire it is. Some of those lamps have a pretty skinny tube that goes through and if your new wire is any bigger you'll have a really hard time trying to get it through there...
Awesome 👏 I have to replace an elbow on my pool system and it came right off it will be back in service in no time 👍
That's excellent! So glad to help... 😊
see i typed big hole like im talking 3x that size
Yes that's big!
Using bigger screws wont adjust the door hang any...but, taking the top pin out, putting shims between the strike side and the jamb, then bending the hinges and re-inserting the pin...dude did have his crescent wrench backwards
Ok thanks!
Just fixed mine yesterday!!! Only spent $50 for the part too. Thank you.
Nice! I seem to remember my motor was more than that... I want to say 70 or more.. But I can't remember. Glad you got it going... 😊
Why exactly is the seal the culprit?
HI, I don't have a scientific explanation! Whatever I said would just be a guess.... 😁😁
@@TheHomeImprovementChannel It's OK. I got it fixed. Thanks to your videos.:)
I think I can actually use this video. Thanks @TheHomeImprovmentChannel … the wire through the middle is icing on the cake.
TYSM! I'm glad to help...
Thanks for your tutorial. My new home came with a basic Broan Nu-tone 50 cfm using AC power. Unfortunately it doesnt move enough air and my bathroom stays humid for awhile. I'm wanting to upgrade to a Panasonic whisper series which uses DC. Would the wiring be the same or would I need anything additional to hookup?
If your fan has a light fixture built in.. (some have a nightlight too) then you'll need additional wires to allow those to come on separately. If you don't care about that then you can tie them together and they will come on together with the fan..
What are some other filling solutions for the small cable wire
Caulk is good. If you can match the caulk to the color of the siding that's even better. I don't like to use spray foam. It works well to make a seal but it turns pretty ugly after being in the weather for a few months. I suppose you can paint it and it'll help with that. Then of course the duct seal works well too...
@@TheHomeImprovementChannel is duck seal used for the inside of the home
@@msoles30 Yes you can. However I would read the label to make sure there aren't any warnings about that. I doubt it, but just a precaution.
so the GFCI is not a fix
Great! Thanks...
Thanks, looking for anchor . Best video i find .
Awesome! So glad to help... 😊
Thank you! This is my job for tomorrow!!
Excellent! Hope it goes easy for you... 😊
What if you can’t remove the trim and you have vinyl floating floors over concrete ?
I wouldn't put a screw through the bottom of the L- Bracket. I've done that over concrete and only just put screws into the side (As long as you're hitting wood)...
@@TheHomeImprovementChannel I have a trim piece inside where the jam is so I have to remove that trim and attached the bracket to directly or could I put It on the trim would that extra trim space cause them to not fit?
Without being able to see it, I don't know... Usually the inside of the jamb is about 4 1/2" wide of flat surface... It depends on the overall size (width from one side to the other) of the jamb with the trim still in there...
Just to be clear you were referencing the 240v at the contractor but you said to shut off all the power in the beginning. ???
Yes I always recommend shutting off the power before beginning a project because I don't know who's comfortable working with power and who's not... if that makes sense. However there are times that you have to turn the power back on to test stuff and that's where someone not comfortable shouldn't attempt to do that...
Ok! THANK YOU!!! I m on my second handle and it just dawned on me that there’s something inside the tank making it hard to flush. I think this is it!!!! Thank you!!!!
You're welcome!!
Excellent, Thank you 🤸♀🤸♀😎😎
You're welcome!
This is super helpful just the thing i needed
That's awesome! SO glad to help... 😊
Thank you, great video!
You're welcome! Thanks for the great feedback.
I have a kenmore rang . Out coil is not working, inter coil is working. I have been charged switch, still out coil is not working, why?
Is the coil getting power? That's must have info.. Especially if you've already changed the switch.
@@TheHomeImprovementChannel after i changed the switch, inter coil is working, out coil is not working, but when i switch wrie, out coil is working, inter coil is not working, what's wrong?
which drill are you using
Probably my Dewalt 1/4" impact. I've have to watch the video again, but that's the one I usually use.
Thank you! I've been living with this issue since moving into my apartment months ago. My landlord didn't understand and replaced the arm thing. Then they let a bunch of ppl go and haven't been able to fix it so finally I decided to... with your help!!
That's awesome! SO glad I was able to help... 😊
Used this technique today. Worked like a charm. Thanks very much
That's awesome! So glad I could help.... 😊
thanks I have the same kind of fan in my bathroom I followed your video and my fan is spinning like a top thanks you are very helpful around the hose.
You're welcome! SO glad I could help... 😊
Every video had the exact same thing. This isn’t my problem and I can’t find a video that will help fix my problem.😢
Sorry to hear that... What's it doing?
Rudy, maybe you should have gotten a black and yellow nailer? Now that gun looked pretty darn clean when you first disassembled it. That's a testament to your fastidiousness in keeping your equipment maintained. Obviously this is not the first time you've broken this gun down. Even though I don't have a hitachi nailer, I watched this whole video. Your technique is excellent. The use of the map is brilliant. I've always believed that I could remember where everything came from and where it should go back; but, I never have. Thanks again, Rudy. You da man! Big thumbs up.
Thanks Meat! I really appreciate it. That nailer wound up sitting for probably the last 4 years until my brother needed his shed redone... that's when this skipping problem showed up! I wish I would have thought to take some B-Roll of that. It would have been a good clip with me getting ready to throw the whole thing in the woods! I was so frustrated I didn't think of "Video"!... 😂
@@TheHomeImprovementChannel I did one time, while building the chicken coop, hammer throw my compressor down the hill for quitting on me at the end of the job; so, I understand that feeling. As always, thanks for the great content and keep it up!
@@themeat5053 Lol...
Thank you for the video… I just added the second switch.., very helpful
Excellent! SO glad to help.. 😊
Would a plate work for a roller pin also?
HI, You can use that repair plate in any position in the door. Top or bottom...
Nice video. Thank you!
Thank you very much and you're welcome... 😊
Thank you. I'm putting in a second switch in my basement this weekend.
That's great! I hope it goes smooth for you... 😊
Great video. I had also invested a ridiculous amount of time on this. MOSTLY things are now working, but I have an odd curve ball to throw at you Rudy. I have to turn the regular switch off twice to get one set of overhead lights to turn off. And it is consistent. If I turn them on (using either the Amazon 3-way dimmer or the regular 2-way switch) then I have to flip the 2-way twice to get them off. I had a 3-way switch (with common and the re-purposed traveler tied together - red then used as the traveler to the Amazon) and tried swapping it for a 2-way. Same thing. Very odd. Tolerable, but odd.... Any thoughts?
HI David... Very interesting problem. I thought mine did that a couple of times too. I just went to try it and it's not doing that. I don't think it has for a while or I would have probably took out the wifi switch and just put a regular switch back in there. If you've got it hooked up right, I'll bet it's a glitch in the wifi switch. Maybe try turning off the power to that circuit for a couple of minutes and try it again and see if the problem persists...
NVM. A defective Amazon dimmer.
Arrrrgh! That sounds right... 😊
Ty for this video, just fixed the power switch and it is working perfectly.
Excellent! SO glad to help... 😊
I ook mine apart and would turn it on to check what was spinning or not and inside of mine the clutch seems to fail to engage. It doesn't seem to be a matter of slipping belts. The white wheel that one of the belts goes around does not seem to engage
Hmmmm... Have you tried to remove the clutch and take it apart? I think I show that in the video when Im changing the belts out... They do sell a new clutch for around $40 that already has the new belts installed in it.... At least it was $40 a few months ago, I haven't checked recently.
Thank you!!
You're welcome!
Even if you don't paint the door just erase the graphite. Lol. You are awesome man!
Lol! TYSM!... I really appreciate it.
Tim Allen looking rough. Great information, joke aside. Keep doing you, brotha! 😊
Lol! TYSM.... 😊
Obviously, not a licensed master electrician… no one in their right mind would put in a 80 CFM fan in the bathroom with a shower.. not to mention the loudest one you can possibly get
The one that was in there was a 50... so there's that..
@@TheHomeImprovementChannel that’s great.. Big improvement
Really well made video, thanks!
TYSM! I really appreciate it..
thanks for sharing, where are you located?
HI, we're in FL about 80 miles north of Tampa...
@@TheHomeImprovementChannel aww wish you were up near MD
I used to live in Fredericksburg, Va... Not to far from MD... 😊
Perfect...thank you so much for this video!
You're welcome! Glad to help... 😊
This project is on my list for tomorrow and I'm glad I found this video. Count me as another that found it to be demonstrated intuitively, thank you brother.
You're welcome! Thanks for the great feedback. Hopefully it'll be an easy and straightforward project... 😊
@@TheHomeImprovementChannel it was indeed , thanks again!
My closet is a weird size. 42" W x 81 1/4" H. Do I have to buy a custom door size? Seems like Home Depot only carries 18x80 and 24x80.
HI... You can go that route, but if you're pretty handy you can buy (2) 24" doors and rip them to the proper size (Probably around 20 3/4"), taking even amounts off of each side. Yes you'll probably be into the hollow part of the door. Take a chisel to the part that you ripped off and get the outer skin of the door off of it so that you're just left with the wood that should now fit into your ripped door. Then you can use some good wood glue to glue the piece back in! I believe custom door sizes are quite a bit more than the standard size, but you might want to check and see what (2) 21" doors would cost before going through the trouble to compare the price difference.. If you don't have a table saw, then clamp something straight like a strip of plywood to the door to use as a fence to run your skil saw up against. I wouldn't use a 2x4 since they have a natural crown and you won't get a straight cut.
@@TheHomeImprovementChannel makes sense. ty!
YW!
Excellent. Well done step by step video. Loved the stacking portion. As an added tip for someone like me who had difficulty with the snap ring, please show the indentation on the rod just before you pull the spring and the washer. I couldn't see the indentation once everything was reassembled and ready for the snap ring placement. I was frustrated with the snap ring because I wasn't able to position the rod and ring correctly. My fault. I watched several other videos and no one showed the indentation on the rod. After spending time with the rod and ring not being able to snap it in place, I removed the inner parts, placed them in a stacking position and looked closely at the rod itself. Then I saw the indentation and within a couple of minutes had the snap ring secured to the rod. Again great video, great audio and step by step. Thank you
That's awesome! SO glad I was able to help. I got the stacking thing from a few automatic transmissions I've rebuilt in the past. When I take them apart I stack the parts like that to keep from getting confused!
Could a bad contactor keep blowing a fuse at the disconnect?
HI... It's doubtful. The best thing to do is isolate things from the circuit until the fuse stops blowing. For example if you suspect the contactor you can disconnect the output of it leaving the low voltage connected so it'll engage. If the fuse stops blowing you'll have to move on to the next thing. I would find out which wires are coming from the compressor and disconnect those and see if it's coming from that. Obviously if you're not comfortable working around electrical things then don't try it, but if you are, that would be my strategy..