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How to replace the nozzle, pump screen and filter on your oil fired heater
Not everyone knows that there is a very important filter / screen inside the pump that needs to be replaced or cleaned as well. ... Full story
High water table
I have a sump pump that works and keeps the water level at least a foot below the basement floor, but in other areas of the basement it leaks through cracks. How do I fix it?
Using Dap Sealet and caulk.
In this video I'll show you how to caulk and the new Dap foam. ... Full story
How to remove that brown stain from your washer
In this video, I'll explain how to clean that nasty brown stain in your washer. It's not as hard as you may think. ... Full story
Oil Filter On Your Oil Burner
Here is a video of how to change the oil filter on a oil fired heating system. You will also learn how to re-prime your system if you run out of oil. Not all systems look alike, but all have a similar filter system and ALL get primed the same way. The trick is to get all the air out of the system. You can find these filters at any Home Depot , Loews or home centers ... ... Full story
Cleaning The Inside Of Your Boiler
Over time, your boiler can get filled up with all kinds of gunk and debris from the chimney. Scales from the boiler sections and/or just plain soot. It's very important that this be cleared out so the flame from the boiler can pass through the boiler sections. Below you'll see just how much buildup you can get. And to tell you the truth this one isn't the worst I've seen! This one only took me about 60 minutes to clean. ... Full story
Kitchen Faucet Aerator
Have you ever noticed how your water just doesn't come out like it used to? ... Full story
How To Tape Sheetrock
Let me start by saying that it's not easy and it's not hard to tape. Its actually easy to tape, but not easy to make the taping look professional. The best tip I can give you is to know that you should never ever, and I mean never ever sand until you are done with all of your taping. By done, I mean no more coats of Spackle, and the job looks good. ... Full story
Estimate How Much Paint Is Needed
One of the biggest obstacles in painting any room is buying the right amount of paint. This will depend on how you will be painting your room and of course with what. Meaning will you be rolling it or spraying? And how many coats you will need? The chart below will help you buy the right amount of paint the first time. This wouldn't be so bad if the paint was just bought off the shelf, but if your like the most of us you bought a nice color that you had mixed... ... Full story
How To Solder A Pipe
When doing a repair, first make sure that you get all the water out of the pipe. Trust me, there is nothing worse than trying to heat a fitting up when there is water inside the pipe/fitting. I like to cut the pipe open, then use a coupling to put that area back together. Sweating copper is very easy, it only seems hard. A few things to always know. ... Full story
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