Hot Plumbing & Electric How-Tos
How To: Wire a light switch
Light switch wiring can be a do-it-yourself project with this instruction from Tim Carter. You'll have no trouble wiring a light switch with his simple tips and doing light switch wiring yourself will save you lots of money.
How To: Install a sprinkler system properly
Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder discusses all new fire sprinkler design and how to install them. Automatic fire sprinklers can be installed in a new home or your existing home. Smoke detectors are good, but fire sprinklers along with the smoke detectors are better. These sprinklers can protect you and your family from fires, which can be extremely destructive. A great video with tips to make your home safer.
How To: Reset a toilet
There are many reasons to remove a toilet and store it elsewhere. Maybe you want to paint the bathroom or re-tile the floor, or you've got house guests that just won't leave. Mag has some tips for you when it's time to put the old porcelain potty back on her moorings.
How To: Glue PVC pipe for a non-leak connection
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, shows you how to expertly prepare and join PVC piping for a non-leak plumbing connection. Great tips for want-to-be plumbers!
How To: Solder together copper tubing fittings
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates how to solder together copper tubing and fittings for your plumbing projects in your home.
How To: Install an electrical outlet box
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates the installation of an outlet box and how to easily wire the switch box in your home. With a little help from some pliers and wire strippers, this DIY project will be a breeze.
How To: Install a leak-free faucet with a plastic supply tube
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, shows the easiest way to install a leak-free faucet at home with some plumbing fittings.
How To: Install bathroom exhaust fans in the attic
Bathroom exhaust fans don't have to be in the bathroom ceiling. You can have a bathroom fan that works like a central vacuum system, where the motor is hidden up in your attic so that it's whisper quiet. Tim Carter of Ask the Builder walks you through the basics of those new bathroom exhaust fans.
How To: Flare the end of soft copper tubing
Tim Carter of Ask the Builder demonstrates how to flare the end of soft copper tubing to produces leak-proof joints. Tim explains how soft copper can be bent without kinking. Great video with minimal use of tools.
How To: Create a underground wire tunnel
Tim Carter of Ask the Builder, demonstrates how to drill a hole under a sidewalk, driveway or walkway so you can install an underground wire.
How To: Install a kitchen faucet in a granite countertop
Ask the Builder host Tim Carter demonstrates how to install a kitchen faucet in some granite countertop around your sink. Putting in your own kitchen faucet isn't as hard as you think. This video walks you through hooking up the waterlines and a veggie sprayer.
How To: Install a pot filler faucet in your kitchen
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, shows you how to install a pot filler faucet above a cook top in your kitchen, for a beautiful looking home.
How To: Install a kitchen sink strainer
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, shows some step-by-step tips to help when installing a strainer into your kitchen sink. This is a great home repair project tip.
How To: Prevent a clogged drain in your home
A clogged drain is easy to fix with the right plumbing fittings. Ask the Builder host, Tim Carter, shares clogged drain tips that make clearing a clogged drain easy. Following Tim's clogged drain tips will prevent future clogged bathtub drains, clogged kitchen drains, clogged sink drains, or any other clogged drains in your home plumbing.
How To: Install a sink
Sink installation can be simple with a few tips. Tim Carter shows you how to mark and cut the hole for your sink.
How To: Unclog a drain with a drain snake
Don't call a plumber, you can fix a clogged drain yourself. Watch as Eric shows you how to unclog a drain using a drain snake or auger and power tools. Have fun!
How To: Install underground wiring
Watch the steps Walton EMC takes to install underground electrical wiring to serve homes and businesses.
How To: Install a sump pump with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install a sump pump. Steps:
How To: Install a solar attic fan with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install a solar attic fan. Steps:
How To: Install a mini air conditioner with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install a mini-split air conditioner. Steps:
How To: Fix a bathtub drain stopper with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to fix a bathtub drain stopper. Steps:
How To: Add electrical receptacle outlets with This Old House
Believe it or not, you don't need to hire an electrician to add a few electrical outlets in your home. The only thing you really need to worry about is being safe. This Old House walks you through the entire process of adding receptacles, from cutting the hole in the drywall to wiring the outlet to final checks.
How To: Install a gas fireplace with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install a gas fireplace. Steps:
How To: Install a programmable thermostat with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install a programmable thermostat. Steps:1. Turn off service switch at boiler.
How To: Create zones in a hot water system with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to create zones in a hot water system. Steps:
How To: Install a stand-by generator with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install a stand-by generator. Steps:
How To: Install radiant heat with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install radiant heat. Steps:
How To: Install a towel warmer with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install a towel warmer. Steps:
How To: Install a low cost lawn sprinkler with This Old House
Watch this video to learn how to install a low cost lawn sprinkler systerm. Steps:
How To: Install an under-sink water filter with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install an under-sink water filter. Steps:
How To: Work with PVC pipes with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to work with PVC pipe. Steps:
How To: Fix a bath sink stopper with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to fix a bath sink stopper. Steps:
How To: Install a utility sink with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install a utility sink. Steps:
How To: Use PEX piping with This Old House
Watch this video to learn how to work with PEX piping. Steps:
How To: Troubleshoot a leaky shower with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to troubleshoot a leaky shower. Steps:
How To: Solder copper pipes with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to solder copper pipes. Steps:
How To: Prevent frozen pipes with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to prevent frozen pipes. Steps:
How To: Install a frost proof faucet with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install a frost proof faucet. Steps:
How To: Repair a kitchen sink sprayer with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to repair a kitchen sink sprayer. Steps:
How To: Unclog a toilet with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to unclog a toilet. Steps: