Stripped screw hole in a door jamb? Toothpicks and wood glue, done.
The classic fix for a hinge screw that spins. Pack the hole with glued toothpicks or golf tees for big holes , snap flush, drive the screw.…
Open original ↗Reseating a toilet on a new wax ring without rocking it
The part everyone gets wrong. Set it straight down, do not rock it, snug the bolts alternately and do not crank them or you crack the base.…
Open original ↗Removing a toilet: the right order of operations
Part two of GEO's toilet series. Closet bolts, rocking it loose, and what the flange should look like underneath. If your flange is cracked…
Open original ↗How to drain a toilet completely before you pull it (no mess method)
Before you touch a wax ring you need the bowl and tank bone dry. GEO walks through shutting the supply, flushing, and getting the last of t…
Open original ↗Rainman Ray: what extended warranties and neglected cars actually look like
Decades in the trade, films everything from the lift. Also the best channel for learning what to look for when buying used. Channel: https:…
Open original ↗Cutting in a clean paint edge without masking tape
This Old House demonstrates the brush loading and feathering technique pros use to cut a straight line against trim and ceilings freehand.…
Open original ↗Getting the last inch of water out of a toilet tank with a rag
Tiny tip, saves a flooded floor when you swap a fill valve or flapper. Thirty seconds of video.
Open original ↗Repairing loose original plaster with adhesive instead of ripping it out
If you have a pre 1950 house, your plaster is probably detached from the lath in places. This shows the adhesive injection method that reat…
Open original ↗Hanging a door properly: routing hinges and measuring so it actually closes
Tommy is a UK carpenter and this is the most thorough door hanging tutorial I have found. Measuring, marking hinge positions, routing the m…
Open original ↗Playlist: basic home DIY tutorials from Masters (Australia)
A long playlist of short, plainly shot how tos. Australian, so some fittings differ, but the fundamentals of flooring, fences and fixtures…
Open original ↗ChrisFix: the channel every beginner should start with
ChrisFix is the biggest DIY auto channel on YouTube for a reason: every video shows the safety steps jack stands, battery disconnect , ever…
Open original ↗Fixing cracked plaster that is still well attached using mesh tape
Companion to the adhesive video. When the plaster is solid but cracked, tape and skim is enough. Do not just paint over hairline cracks, th…
Open original ↗ScannerDanner: no-start diagnosis the way a pro does it
Paul Danner teaches automotive diagnostics at a trade school and his videos are basically free class time. Scope, wiring diagrams, no guess…
Open original ↗South Main Auto: watching a real shop undo another shop's overcharge
Eric O. runs a shop in upstate New York and films actual customer cars. This one is a car that came from another shop with a big bill and t…
Open original ↗Humble Mechanic: the VW/Audi owner's channel
Charles was a VW dealer tech. Under hood walkthroughs, tool recommendations, and honest talk about what to let a shop do. Channel: https://…
Open original ↗Eric the Car Guy: 1,400+ videos, heavy on Hondas
Eric has been doing this longer than almost anyone. Road trip prep, HVAC, engine work, and a ton of Honda specific content. Great for the "…
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