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How To: Protect and store a pressure washer during the winter
When storing your pressure washer for more than 30 days, it is important to take preventative steps to protect the pump and other components from damage caused by the cold temperatures. This home and harden How-to video will show you how to protect and store you pressure washer during the winter. Use a fuel stabilizer for your engine and remove all water from your washer before storing it. Protect and store a pressure washer during the winter.
How To: Set up a pressure washer
Just bought a brand new pressure washer and don't know how to use it? Watch this How-to video to learn the proper techniques for correct set up and operation of you pressure washer. Learn how to use it and keep your house clean all year round with you new washer. Set up a pressure washer.
How To: Use cleaning detergents with a pressure washer
Pressure washing alone is enough to clean most surfaces, but for stubborn stains or mold and mildew, the use of cleaning detergents can help make cleaning easier and more effective. Watch this how-to video to learn how easy it is to use cleaning detergents with your pressure washer. Learn to use the soap storage to load pressure washer detergents. Use cleaning detergents with a pressure washer.
How To: Set up and tune up your tablesaw
Our tools are no good to us unless they are tuned up properly. As the heart of the workshop, its crucial that our tablesaws are configured to perform their best. So whether you are setting up a new saw, or tuning up your current one, this two part how to video guide will get you where you need to be. Part 1 covers three different methods for aligning the miter slot to the blade as well as a simple technique for attaching and leveling the extension wings. In the second part of our tablesaw set...
How To: Use stair threads risers and the MFT by Festool
Home improvement tools and equipments make do-it-yourself enthusiasts' lives easier. Among these tools are the Festool MFT 1080 and saw. Watch this video tutorial to learn how easy it is to use the Festool MFT 1080 in conjunction with the Festool 55 saw to cut threads and risers for fitting in an exciting stairway.
How To: Make a practical screw with a big head
Watch this how-to video to make a screw with a big head. If you have a problem with that little screw on your computer, make a bigger head from it. It's fast and easy to do, sans any stress.
How To: Use a secret nail gun
The secret nail gun is used to nail timber floor boards to floor joists or on top of a sub floor construction. It shoots nails on a 45 degree angle through the tongue of the floor which is covered by the next board. No nail holes are required to be filled by the floor polisher. Watch this video tutorial for a demonstration on how to use a secret nail gun.
How To: Use a Paslode impulse framing nail gun
The Paslode Framing Gun is operated by a gas cartridge and battery so an air compressor is not needed. The tool also has a large range of nails available for different job requirements from 50mm To 75mm. Watch this video tutorial for a demonstration on how to use a Paslode impulse framing nail gun.
How To: Operate an excavator or track hoe
Basic instructions on how to operate an excavator (track hoe). This is a simple video geared toward children.
How To: Make your Zippo like new
Put the life back in your Zippo lighter. Learn how to repair and restore your Zippo lighter with this how to video.
How To: Choose the right pressure washer
A pressure washer is a great tool for home maintenance, but be careful which one you choose. This hot to video will show you how to choose the best pressure washer for the job.
How To: Use label gun
Learn how to video to use a label gun for retail and how to reload labels.
How To: Use a retail pricing tag gun
This video is step-by-step guide on how to use a tag gun or retail pricing gun
How To: Use a jigsaw in 3 simple steps
Many home projects require cutting, and the jigsaw is a great tool that's easy to operate when you have to start sawing. See how to use a jigsaw in three simple steps.
How To: Choose how and when to use a vise grip
A vise grip is an inexpensive and useful tool that you will make your life a lot easier. See how to operate a vise grip.
How To: Use a shovel
Does your lower back feel like it's in knots after you use a shovel? You may not be using the tool correctly. Watch how to properly shovel.
How To: Winterize your riding lawnmower
This video provides a handy tutorial on how to make your riding mower stand up to the harsh effects of winter.
How To: Remove the blade from your riding lawnmower
This video will help you learn how to remove the blade from your riding lawn mower deck. The method for taking blades off of a double or triple blade deck is similar to the method shown in this movie.
How To: Take the deck off your riding lawnmower
This video provides a tutorial on how you can remove the deck from your riding lawnmower.
How To: Operate your Ariens snowblower
An instructional movie on how to operate your Ariens snowblower. There is a complete function list at end of the video.
How To: Re-install your riding lawnmower blade
How To Re-Install your lawnmower blade for anyone who wants a few tips. It is very important to keep your mower's blade as sharp as possible for more efficient grass cutting. Re-install your riding lawnmower blade.
How To: Disable a seat switch on your riding lawn mower
This video provides a tutorial on how to disable the seat switch on your riding lawn mower. The riding lawn mower will stall if you attempt to put it in gear and no one is sitting on the seat. This video will show you how to prevent that.
How To: Increase your horsepower with a leaf blower
Here is a video that shows you a quick and effective way to increase the horsepower of you car with just a leaf blower.
How To: Use a cordless reciprocating saw
Tim Carter demonstrates all the cool things about reciprocating saws, especially cordless ones! Tim makes it clear how a cordless saw makes for an easier work environment.
How To: Use a pop rivet tool
Tim Carter demonstrates how a pop rivet tool works to connect two pieces of thin metal. Some projects, such as working on your aluminum gutters, will require you to connect two pieces of thin metal. An effective method is the use of a pop rivet gun. Most pop rivet tools come with an assortment of pop rivets and some 1/8" drill bits.
How To: Cut a hole into metal
Tim Carter shows simple ways to cut holes into metal. This easy-to-understand and well demonstrated video is a perfect guide for metal drilling.
How To: Use a laser level
Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com walks you through how to use laser levels and their basic features. This well-explained video shows the simplicity and user-friendliness of the laser level.
How To: Replace your measuring tape with sonic measuring
Replace your measuring tape with this new product. Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com demonstrates how a new sonic measuring device makes any job easier. Almost all home improvement jobs will involve measuring. You can use a tape measure which will give you 10-30 feet or a tape rule which will extend up to 100 feet. Using a tape measure may require a second person to hold the tape. You can now use a sonic measure, also called a digital tape measure, which you can do by yourself. Just aim from on...
How To: Read a tape measure
This video explains how to read a tape measure. Discover how tape measures are divided into different fractions. Color coding is also used to help with spacing things 16 inches on center.
How To: Use wallpaper tools
The wallpaper tools you use can make the difference between a first class job and a disaster. Tim Carter shows the basic wallpaper tools he uses to hang wallpaper--a tape measure, razor knife, several metal knife blades, levels, a smoothing brush or plastic smoothing tool and a large sponge. With the right wallpaper tools, you'll have no problem getting the results you want.
How To: Use a circular saw to cut plywood
Watch this video to learn how to use a circular saw to cut ply wood. Do it the right way, without wasting material. The more teeth your saw has, the finer cut you will have.
How To: Use a sawzall
Tim Carter demonstrates the usefulness and versatility of a sawzall. The easy tips in this video will help you better utilize your sawzall on the job.
How To: Use hand saw tips
One rusty old traditional hand saw can sideline any beginner. Just say no to exasperation. Get the winning saw.
How To: Use a wood framing square for professional angles
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates how to make professional square angles of different slopes, using a wood framing square.
How To: Level sand
Yes, it is possible to level sand. Watch this video to learn how to do it. Slide your level across the surface of the sand. Level sand.
How To: Use a wood router tool
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, shows some quick tips for using a router on your woodworking projects in your home.
How To: Use pressure washer safely with the basics
A pressure washer is a fantastic tool, but if used incorrectly can cause many problems. Tim Carter of Ask the Builder demonstrates the basics about pressure washers and power washers so you get excellent results without hurting your home property or yourself.
How To: Choose the right lawn mower for your type of lawn
Lawn mowers and lawn tractors are great machines and the latest models have some features worth checking out. New, fancy zero turn mowers, and four wheel steer mowers can make mowing your lawn quicker and easier. Tim Carter of Ask the Builder takes you through some of those new lawn mower features.
How To: Use a framing square
Tim Carter of Ask the Builder demonstrates the basics of a framing square. Tim shows how to make the marks for a simple roof rafter.
How To: Use a milter or circular saw
Check out this video to learn how to use a milter saw. Or use a circular saw, if you don't have a milter. Use a milter or circular saw.