Hot Construction & Repair How-Tos
How To: Lay bricks
Professional bricklayer and instructor Steve shows you how to lay brick properly.
How To: Stack bricks to prepare for a job
This video explains how to properly stack bricks as a part of loading out the job. This is an essential step to do before starting your brick laying.
How To: Spread mortar
This video very simply and accurately shows you how you should spread mortar when laying bricks or blocks.
How To: Build a blockwork corner
This masonry video shows you how to build a corner of a wall from blocks.
How To: Mix mortar for bricklaying
This video shows you how to mix mortar to be used for bricklaying. The first part covers mixing the dry ingredients and the second shows you how to add water and work the mortar to the right consistency.
How To: Set up a miter saw to cut crown molding
Gary Katz, contributing editor to Fine Homebuilding and author of many carpentry books and videos, demonstrates how to set up a miter saw to cut crown molding. Lots of people say it's difficult, but Gary gives you the tricks to make it a snap! Set up a miter saw to cut crown molding.
How To: Install a farm gate
Add a new level of safety and security to your country property with the installation of a properly hung gate. Two farm fencing experts demonstrate this ‘DIY’ project from start to finish. A few important steps help insure that the next time you hang a gate on your land it will swing correctly and not sag over time. Brought to you by The Progressive Farmer, the authority on country living and sponsored by John Deere. Install a farm gate.
How To: Assemble a storage dock bike rack cargo carrier
See how to assemble and mount a Boone Dock storage dock bike rack cargo carrier. This is a device that holds ball mounts, bicycle racks, and cargo carriers on your wall for easy storage in the garage or wherever.
How To: Cast a concrete sink and counter top from a mold
Watch this video to learn how to make a reproduction of a sink with a two part production rubber mold and cast it in concrete.
How To: Repair an antique picture frame using silicone putty
Watch this video to learn how to use silicone putty to repair a broken or damaged antique picture frame. Make a mold with the putty and make a reproduction. Great visual demonstration and detailed instructions!
How To: Glue acrylic plastics
This video segment will show you the basics of gluing acrylic. The concepts shown here also apply to other plastics with gluing properties similar to acrylic.
How To: Apply window film
This video segment will show you how to install window film in your home or business. You can achieve professional results with a great cost savings by doing it yourself.
How To: Install stair tread pads
Mark Donovan of HomeAdditionPlus.com shows how to install Stair Tread Pads on a staircase.
How To: Install a chin up bar
Mark Donovan of HomeAdditionPlus.com shows how to install a Chin Up Bar in this video.
How To: Install bike hangers
Mark Donovan of HomeAdditionPlus.com installs bike hangers in the garage ceiling rafters to get the bikes off of the garage floor.
How To: Keep crawl spaces warm and dry
Mark Donovan of HomeAdditionPlus.com explains how to keep a crawl space warm and dry.
How To: Turn the gas in your house off and on
If you're leaving your house for a long time, you don't want to risk a gas leak. Let this video show you how to safely turn off your natural gas. Turn the gas in your house off and on.
How To: Fit glass blocks without mortar
How glass blocks go together without mortar. Easy, Simple, no mess Fit glass blocks without mortar.
How To: Fix a door latch
Watch this video to learn how to fix a door latch.
How To: Replace an exterior light fixture
Watch this video to learn how to replace an exterior light.
How To: Install baseboard trim in your house
Watch this video to learn how to install baseboard trim.
How To: Tape and mud drywall
Watch this video to learn the process of taping and mudding drywall.
How To: Make perfect Miter cuts
Watch this video to learn how to make perfect Miter cuts when trimming interior doors and windows.
How To: Install a toilet bowl snap on cover
Watch this video to learn how to install a toilet bowl snap on cover.
How To: Use a spirit level when bricklaying
This video shows you how to use a spirit level when bricklaying.
How To: Do a swimming pool inspection
This video shows you how to inspect a pool for safety and proper maintenance.
How To: Fix a squeaky door
Stop a door from squeaking with these simple steps.
How To: Construct a cold frame for winter plants
Construct a cold frame to take energy from the sun to warm the soil and air temperature for your plants in the winter. Allen Smith demonstrates how to construct your cold frame.
How To: Install laminate flooring in your home or office
Learn how to install laminate flooring in your home or office.
How To: Build a cabinet
Learn the basics of building a cabinet from scratch.
How To: Repair your gutter
Learn about common problems with gutters and how to repair them.
How To: Install a skylight
Learn how to install a skylight in your roof.
How To: Install crown molding on your ceiling
Learn the basics of how to install a crown molding to your ceilings.
How To: Install a window trim
Learn step by step how to install window trims.
How To: Fill gaps in your wood floors
Gaps and cracks in hardwood flooring can be a nuisance, especially with small children. Although there are a few other solutions, this video teaches you how to use rope. Fill gaps in your wood floors.
How To: Install a flat jamb door
Learn how to nail a door into a wall. You have to first insert shims to make sure the door is flush and level with the wall. Install a flat jamb door.
How To: Install a deadbolt properly
There are many different types of deadbolt locks, including ones that use levers, keys, or combinations. After picking the right one for your door, you just have to drill a hole and chisel out some extra wood to install the lock. Install a deadbolt properly.
How To: Paint the exterior of your house
First, you have to prepare and clean the outside of your house. Then you can apply the primer, and then further layers of paint to seal off your house from the elements. Paint the exterior of your house.
How To: Repair damaged plaster
If your house is settling, plaster might start to bulge and crack. Here's how you can repair a damaged wall. Repair damaged plaster.
How To: Winterize your home to save heat
Here's how you can seal off your home so that cold air won't get in. This will help you conserve energy and money. Try using caulk, sealant, a weather strip for doors, a storm door, wrapping your hot water pipes, adding more insulation, use de-icer, use faucet protectors, change your furnace filter, Winterize your home to save heat - Part 1 of 2.