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Troubleshooting Your Garage Door

Nothing is more frustrating than being locked in or out of your garage.  Many times it is a simple fix and can be done without a costly service call.  In this video, we go over the common causes of a garage door that won’t open and how to fix them.

Tips and Tricks for Nailing and Cutting

Two of the most used skills when undertaking DIY projects are cutting and nailing. Learn a trick to avoid splitting wood and how to use a nail set to hide unsightly finish nails.  We also go over the use of both hand saws and power saws.

How to Use a Miter Saw

Want to update the moulding in your house?  If you’re going to replace your door and window trim, replace your base boards or add crown moulding, knowing how to properly use a miter saw will ensure your job goes smoothly.  In this video we will show you how to make flat miter cuts, angle miter cuts and how to use a coping saw to deal with moulding that is out of square.

How to Use a Drill

New to home improvement or just need a refresher?  The drill is one of the most used tools in home improvement.  In this video we show you how to use keyless and keyed chucks to change out your drill bits, drill pilot holes, and countersink screws.

Re-Keying Kwikset Smart Key Locks

Need to re-key your house?  If you have Kwikset Smart Key locks, there’s no need to pay for an expensive locksmith, you can do the job your self in a few minutes!

20″ Hidden Shelf

Get rid of ugly shelf brackets with this step-by-step video on constructing your own hidden shelf.  While the video calls for a 20″ shelf, this project can be customized to virtually any size to fit your home.

Saw Horse and Table

Want to tackle more DIY projects?  As you tackle larger projects, you’re going to need a set of sawhorses and a work table.  You could buy them at your local building supply store, but you can expect to spend $50-$100.  This video shows you how to affordably and easily construct your own portable saw horses and table, without the hefty pricetag!

5 Ft Decor Ladder

Learn how to build your own 5′ Decor Ladder.  This is a great way to spruce up your home for less!  This is the perfect project for the beginner DIYer.

We’ll show you all the steps for cutting and assembling the ladder.  Once you’ve completed the construction, pick your own decorative finish to customize the ladder to fit your home.

Toolbox

As you take on more DIY projects, you’re going to need something to carry your tool collection around.  This easy to build toolbox is perfect for toting your tools around and it also makes a great gift for the DIYer in your life!  Once it’s complete, this is a project that can be customized with different stains or paint to truly make it your own.