Pavers mortared to cement – how to grout joints
How do you grout pavers with sand and cement? Quote from the video: Quote from Youtube video: Now the giantess is spread over all of the paving. We're now going...
How does a contractor determine the water performance rating needed for a sliding glass door?
Why does my sliding glass door track fill with water? Water sitting in the base track may occur due to debris blocking the drainage holes. Hurricane zones could also be...
How can I treat or replace steel bolts in aluminum nuts to avoid corrosion?
Will steel bolt corroded in aluminum? While many people worry that stainless steel fasteners, such as screws, bolts, nuts, or host of other options, won’t work with aluminum due to...
Does it make sense to try mounting the jigsaw onto the table?
Can you mount a jigsaw to a table? Quote from the video: Quote from Youtube video: Make sure that's nice and clean underneath. And I'm just going to mount my...
Does Pex tubing have any advantages over copper?
The main advantages of PEX pipes, when compared to the older copper pipes, are its flexibility and much cheaper price. PEX pipes are also color-coded, with blue signaling cold water,...
Vacumn pump HVAC
What is a vacuum pump used for in HVAC? Welch HVAC Vacuum Pumps are used to remove gas, vapors, and other contaminants from refrigeration systems after refrigerant recovery and repair...
Can I run a plumbing vent through a wall instead of the roof?
You can pass the vent through a wall instead of through the roof, but it must still rise over the roof. Does a vent stack have to go through the...
Using 10-2 vs. 12-2 for wiring
Should I use 10 or 12 gauge wire? RULES OF THUMB. Many techs will repeat these rules of thumb and rely on them in all circumstances: “Twelve-gauge wire is good...
Is there any difference in the type of wiring in common household?
What type of wiring system is used in most homes? NM is the most common type of wiring in modern homes. It consists of two or more individual wires wrapped...
Adding another light switch to the bathroom
Can I add a second light switch? You’ll need two of them, one to replace the existing switch and another for the new switch location. With these, you’ll have the...
Are these specks in my ceramic tile its design or stubborn dirt?
How do you remove embedded dirt from ceramic tile? 1. Vinegar/Hot Water Method First, wipe down the area with hot water to remove surface dirt. Next, fill an empty spray...
How can I get eave rafters cut flush?
How do you cut flush rafters? Quote from the video: Quote from Youtube video: You can see the rhythm here it's just scribe. Cut kind of kicked the scrap out...