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Woodworking tool carving into wood.
Feb 11, 2010

This video shows you how to countersink a wood screw.1. Find appropriate pilot hole drill. This should match the shank size of the screw.2. Drill the pilot hole.3. Locate a countersink with a single c ...

"How to Install a towel ring in the bathroom" cover image
Feb 11, 2010

Mark Donovan of HomeAdditionsPlus shows us how to install a towel ring in the bathroom. - Line the ring up on a wall stud. - Determine the height of the placement and make a small mark above the top ...

Person applying tiles to a wall.
Feb 11, 2010

This video shows you how to tile and waterproof a shower.Stage 1Use dunlop shower waterproofing kit.(Containing water poof primer, coating and tape)-Mark a line at the height of 1 meter above the show ...

Hand holding a can of spray foam insulation near a hole in a door.
Feb 11, 2010

Ron Hazelton shows you how to fix a hole in a hollow core door in less than an hour. 1) Make a bevel around the hole.2) Shove a piece of crumpled paper into the hole.3) Fill the hole in with expanding ...

Man in red overalls applying adhesive to a wooden surface.
Feb 10, 2010

This is a simple video guide that shows you how to install electric underfloor heating cables.1. Measure the area to order right heater for the room.2. Before start, make sure the surface is smooth, d ...

Piece of carpet with a yellow edge.
Feb 10, 2010

This video shows you how to seam together two carpets. The tools required are carpets, seaming knife, blade, iron for pressing, and seaming tape. Steps to do the task. • Put the carpets in the same di ...

A person using a blue pocket hole jig on a wooden surface.
Feb 10, 2010

This video tutorial shows you how to join two pieces of wood. What you'll need:Pocket drillPocket hole jigStep drill bitExtended drill bit 1. Set up your jig.2. Set the depth guide on your drill bit.3 ...

Person assembling plumbing components on a tiled floor.
Feb 10, 2010

This video tutorial shows you how to install a glass vessel sink or countertop. First you need to make sure that the glass vessel sink or countertop has all of the pieces needed and that none of the p ...

Coffee blend logo featuring a cup with wings.
Feb 3, 2010

Introducing the Bagger 288, built by Krupps in Germany. Weighing in at 45,000 tons, this bad boy is the biggest moving machine on the planet. According to Dark Roasted Blend, "If you discount CERN's L ...

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Feb 2, 2010

Create some texture for your ceiling, by installing embossed acoustic ceiling tiles. Learn from DIY home guru how to install embossed acoustic ceiling panels over an existing ceiling using a track an ...