Install Wall Sconces
Today, our very own Justin shows us how to replace an outdoor wall sconce on his front porch. He lucked out and had to only unscrew the retaining nut since the old sconce mount matched the new one. But if yours doesn’t match, just replace the mounting bracket by removing the screw and reinstalling the new one in the same location. The product: Check out the...
Continue ReadingSeal Up Your Caulking Tube
This week’s quick tip goes over a way to seal a partially used tube of caulk. This is a great one, since you don’t need any additional materials to do it. And for those of us who work with caulking tubes, we understand the importance of sealing it up so it doesn’t dry. Product: Check out this really cool cordless adhesive dispenser. I have got to get...
Continue ReadingRemove Rust From Tools
In this video, Milan Rosan demonstrates how to use WD-40 to keep your tools from rusting. Besides removing existing rust, the oil creates a barrier from moisture to keep them rust-free longer. And that should really help preserve your investment with the potentially destructive power of the cold, wet winter months ahead. Feedback: A friend of mine wipes down...
Continue ReadingHow To Replace a Bathroom Faucet
In this week’s How-To video, Build.com’s own Chrysten Cotney shows us how to install a bathroom faucet. This fixture is a direct replacement for a widespread faucet, and she illustrates how easy it is. All it takes is a few basic tools you probably already have. The Product: If you like the bathroom faucet Chrysten installed, you can check out the Kohler...
Continue ReadingHow To Protect Chrome Pipes
In this week’s 30 Second Tip, we’re protecting your finished plumbing surfaces from the teeth of your wrench. Sometimes you’ll need to use a wrench on a plumbing fixture, but you don’t want to destroy the fixture in the process. Brent Holland shows us how to apply duct tape to a shower arm. Feedback: What are some creative uses for duct tape that you...
Continue ReadingHow To Install a Water Heater Blanket
In this week’s video from Build.com, Milan Rosan shows you how easy it is to install a water heater blanket. It’s a simple way to make your hot water heater a little more efficient, which should save you money. The only thing to watch out for is the super-itchy fiberglass they’re made of. Feedback: What do you do to save money on your water bill? Do you...
Continue ReadingMaking Your Own Screwdriver Light
After doing a couple of renovations around the home, I really wished my favorite drill had a light on it like the new drills on the market—especially while working in the attic. But my drill is still in its prime and I’m not ready to part ways with it. So, in this week’s Do It Yourself quick tip, I illustrate how to trick out that old trusty power drill...
Continue ReadingHow to Install a Ceiling Fan
Welcome back to Monday! This week’s How To video is on replacing a ceiling fan. Build.com’s own Jason Childs shows us how to replace a downrod fan with a flushmount fan in his kids’ rooms. The cool thing about these fans is their style. Both from Craftmade, the Bloom looks like a flower with two rows of spinning petals for blades. The lower set is not...
Continue ReadingHow To Install a Bath Fan
It’s Monday, and here’s a video we made on installing a bathroom fan. Bath fans are great for eliminating moisture in your bathroom from showers and baths, helping to reduce your chances of costly, embarrassing and unhealthy mold and mildew (not to mention the awful smells they bring). It may seem like a big job at first, but it with a little know-how and...
Continue ReadingDrain Maintenance Tips
Indoor and outdoor plumbing are among the greatest inventions ever. And when the clogs happen (and believe me, they will), you’re going to need something to help unclog the clogs. Build.com has a wide array of drain cleaning and maintenance tools. When you’re talking about drain maintenance, there are two distinct types—residential and commercial. And...
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