Light switch wiring is simple. Take off the light switch covers to see if your light switches are wired correctly. Discovering how to wire a light switch is not hard and can be done safely if you turn off the power to the light switch circuit. You install a light switch by matching up the correct wires to the different screws on the light switch.
Painting kitchen cabinets is a fantastic way to make your kitchen look new and save tons of money. Ideas for painting kitchen cabinets are as plentiful as grains of sand on a beach. Painting kitchen cabinet hinges is not a good idea, as it is better to remove all hardware before you start to paint. Decorative painting for kitchen cabinets is a smart thing to do. You can use multiple colors, glazes and even stencils.
A 3 way switch is different from a regular single pole switch. If you look at a three way switch, you will see three screws plus the grounding screw. 3-way switch wiring is simple if you know what to do with all of the wires. Follow the 3 way switch wiring diagram in this video for helpful tips. You will be wiring a three way switch in no time!
Bathrooms fans need a roof flashing to ensure the roof doesn't leak. All bathroom exhaust fans should be vented through a roof. It is easy installing roof flashings, that don't leak, for all bathroom ceiling fans or bathroom ventilation fans.
Exterior doors are a touchstone on many homes. You can remove an existing residential exterior door fairly easily if you watch this video. There are some very important tools you need to efficiently remove a door, and one of them might surprise you. It is a tape measure. Why would you need a tape measure to remove an exterior door?
Pre-stain wood conditioner is often necessary when staining wood. Tim Carter demonstrates why it's a must to use wood sealer before staining soft wood.
How to Make a Video is a ten-minute video that shows you the basics of what it takes to make a decent video for the Internet. This video was produced by Tim Carter for a group of Internet entrepreneurs. Tim talks about the equipment needed as well as helpful tips so you look good on camera.
A Cement Mud Floor must be installed under ceramic tile in a shower. This solid base prevents cracks in the tile. The cement mud floor must be installed perfectly or it will be very difficult to install the tile.
A Shower Pan Liner must be installed under ceramic tile shower floors. The liner waterproofs the floor so water from the shower flows directly into the drain. This DVD shows you how to install one that will perform well for generations.
Cutting crown molding is now infinitely easier. My crown molding DVD is as powerful a tool as the power miter box you will use to create perfect cuts. Just follow the steps I show you on this interactive DVD and your spouse, friends and neighbors will be amazed.
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