Train plowing deep snow - watch the snow fly! I'm sure you've seen regular trucks on roadways plowing snow. If you're a traveler you've maybe been stuck in an airport concourse looking out the windows as giant plows work on the tarmac, taxiways and runways to get you back home. But I doubt you've ever […]
Belt Sander Quick Column Summary: Using a belt sander Uses for other than sanding Restore many wood projects DEAR TIM: I was in a home center and saw a hand-held belt sander. It seems so much more useful than the smaller oscillating sanders. I’m really thinking of getting one. What can you tell me about […]
Have you ever had a power tool or other electrical appliance unplug itself from the end of an extension cord as you tug on the cord? It's happened to me and it's frustrating. In the past I simply tied the two cords in a knot. This is not a good thing to do with the […]
Quick Column Summary: Electrical problem troubleshooting Start with a multimeter Easy to use but always take precautions Link to video DEAR TIM: I’ve got a few perplexing problems at my house and have no idea how to solve them. A friend tried to change 3-way switches for me at the top and bottom of my […]
Quick Column Summary: Shock from 3 way switch Why this happens Locate the bare wire William Roberts from Orlando, Florida (FL) wrote to me: "I have a three way switched light - like the example in your garden shed video. Both switches work correctly, but if I touch the light fixture when the light is […]
Buildings collapse for many reasons, but who would ever think a pesky thunderstorm could cause it to happen? If you're remodeling your home and REMOVE plywood or OSB sheathing on the walls, you could be asking for trouble. Diagonal bracing on houses PREVENTS the walls from racking and folding down on themselves. You need to […]
Install Radiant Heating Floor Mat Video 3 of 3 Below are the links to the other videos in this series. Install Radiant Heating Floor Mat Video 1 of 3 Install Radiant Heating Floor Mat Video 2 of 3 Install Radiant Heating Floor Mat Video 3 of 3 Check out my Radiant Heat Floor Mat Install […]
Install Radiant Heating Floor Mat Video 2 of 3 Below are the links to the other videos in this series. Install Radiant Heating Floor Mat Video 1 of 3 Install Radiant Heating Floor Mat Video 2 of 3 Install Radiant Heating Floor Mat Video 3 of 3 Check out my Radiant Heat Floor Mat Install […]
Below are the links to the other videos in this series. Install Radiant Heating Floor Mat Video 1 of 3 Install Radiant Heating Floor Mat Video 2 of 3 Install Radiant Heating Floor Mat Video 3 of 3 Check out my Radiant Heat Floor Mat Install Quick Start Guide for tips and required tools for […]
Quick Column Summary: Large crack where ceiling meets wall Cracks develop when attic trusses lose moisture and bow Fix with inexpensive L-brackets Caulk to complete DEAR TIM: I think my house might be falling down. In the past few weeks, a large crack has formed where the ceiling meets the walls in my home. We’ve […]
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