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How To: Change the spark plug on a trimmer
This is a step by step DIY tutorial of how to change the spark plug on your trimmer or weed wacker.
How To: Change the air filter on a push mower
This is a step by step DIY tutorial of how to change the air filter on your push mower.
How To: Change and sharper the blade on a push mower
This is a step by step DIY tutorial of how to change and sharpen the blade on your push mower.
How To: Change the oil in a push mower
This is a step by step DIY tutorial of how to change the oil in your push mower.
How To: Change the fuel filter on a trimmer
this is a step by step DIY tutorial of how to change the fuel filter on a garden trimmer or weed wacker.
How To: Change the air filter on your trimmer
This is a step by step DIY tutorial of how to change the air filter on your trimmer or weed wacker.
How To: Grease the head on your trimmer
This is a step by step tutorial of how to grease the head on your garden trimmer or weed wacker.
How To: Change the oil & filter in your riding lawn mower
This is a step by step tutorial of how to change the oil & oil filter on your riding lawn mower.
How To: Change the spark plugs on your riding lawn mower
This is a step by step tutorial of how to change the spark plug on your riding lawn mower.
How To: Change the fuel filter on your riding lawn mower
This is a step by step DIY tutorial of how to change the fuel filter on your riding lawn mower.
How To: Setup and use the Festool LR 32 system
This video tutorial shows the setup and use of the Festool LR 32 system that can be used when building cabinets. This how-to video is a must-watch for all furniture and woodwork enthusiasts.
How To: Make a hot knife for cutting plastic
Sometimes easy is the answer, as you'll see in this video on how I finally made a hot knife for cutting plastic. Make a hot knife for cutting plastic.
How To: Sharpen a bench plane iron with waterstones
You can use 1000 and 6000 grit waterstones to sharpen a plane blade. Use a Veritas Mk II honing jig, and discover the David Charlesworth "ruler trick" for polishing just the edge of the back of the blade.
How To: Sharpen a wood chisel
Sharpen a chisel using a Veritas Mk II honing jig, diamond stones and very fine (0.5 micron) micro-finishing film.
How To: Cut stair parts with the Festool MFT 1080
This video illustrates how to use the Festool MFT 1080 in conjunction with the 55 to cut threads and risers for building stairs for home improvement projects.
How To: Drill a square hole
This video shows you how to drill a square hole. Drill a square hole.
How To: Sharpen a dovetail saw
Furniture maker Chris Gochnour demonstrates how to revive a dull dovetail saw or turn a mediocre saw into a high-performance tool. In this video the Salt Lake City-based woodworker demonstrates his five-step sharpening process. Sharpen a dovetail saw.
How To: Build a geek's workbench
Tired of getting reamed for using your Mother's antique end table as your own personal workbench? Well then pay attention as David Randolph and Patrick Norton show you how to make a quick and dirty workbench SYSTM style.
How To: Understand torque
Torque is the most direct way to measure the power you need in a walk-behind mower. Learn more about torque from Pat Simpson.
How To: Make a simple silicone mold
This video segment will show you the basics of working with the TAP Silicone RTV System. This will explain how to measure the proper ratios.
How To: Make a urethane mold
This video segment will show you how to make a simple urethane mold using TAP Urethane RTV System.
How To: Choose the right mold making product
This video segment will give you an overview of our three mold making products. The information will help you determine which product is right for your project.
How To: Bend plastic with a strip heater
This video segment will show you how to bend plastic using the BriskHeat Strip Heater.
How To: Build a plastic heat bender
This video segment will show you how to build a plastic line bender using BriskHeat Strip Heater, so that you can bend plastic at home.
How To: Use laser levels
Mark Donovan of HomeAdditionPlus.com reviews Laser Levels and how they can be used for hanging pictures, installing chair rail, or mounting electrical outlets and switches.
How To: Clean garden tools with simple techniques
Extend the life of your gardening tools using these simple cleaning techniques. This is most important when you're putting tools away for winter.
How To: Use a mole wrench
A Mole wrench is a useful tool it has a powerful grip and is able to be latch-on to objects holding and gripping them hands free. This is a good tool for diy, do it yourself.
How To: Use spiked lawn aerating shoes
Learn how to keep your lawn healthy and aerated with a pair of spiked lawn aerating shoes. Like golf shoes, but with longer spikes!
How To: Prepare your lawn mower for winter
As you shove your lawn mower into the garage for the last time this year, here is some advice that will save you time and money next spring. Allen Smith takes you through the steps to prepare your lawn mower for winter.
How To: Use a torque wrench for a bicycle
Today's bikes are tough, but they're held together by fasteners that mustn't be stressed. Many components come with recommended torque settings. Breach these settings and you may void your warranty. It now makes sense to use torque wrenches. Torque is a measurement of torsion, a twisting force. A "torque wrench" has a spring-loaded indicator that gives a numerical readout of the amount of torque being applied through it.
How To: Use a string trimmer
A string trimmer is a useful tool for maintaining your lawn. Learn how to use it correctly and safely with this tutorial. Another name for this tool is a weed whacker.
How To: Use the swanson speed square
Learn how to use the original swanson speed square.
How To: Use a pressure washer for high-pressure cleaning
Learn how to use a pressure washer for various cleaning purposes.
How To: Use an electric stapler
In this video series, our expert will show you how to safely operate an electric stapler, how to identify its parts, and how to care for your electric stapler. Forget about trying to use an ordinary office stapler. Electric staplers supply all of the power, and as you'll see in these videos, they're easy to use!
How To: Use a corner sander
In this woodworking video series, our home improvement expert Jon Olsen tells you how to use the corner cat finish sander to smooth out the shop project you've been working on. He begins with an overview of workplace safety, covering work area safety as well as electrical and personal safety. Then he tells you how to identify individual parts and then how to selection the correct sanding pad for the job at hand. Don't know how to properly attach the dust bag?
How To: Use a sabre saw
The sabre saw (sometimes called a Sawzall) is one of those power tools that cuts just about anything and is a favorite among demolition workers and construction workers alike. Ed Reyes how to use a sabre saw.
How To: Use a scroll saw
In this how-to video series, learn from power tool expert Ed Reyes how to use a scroll saw. Part 1 of 12 - How to Use a scroll saw.
How To: Use a plunge router
In this how-to video series, learn from contractor and power tools expert Ed Reyes how to use and maintain a plunge router.
How To: Maintain a drill press
In this video series, our expert Chris Ramirez will show you how to use and maintain a drill press. Chris will teach you how to power up the drill press, clean the drill press, and maintain it. He will also teach yo how to adjust the table height and angle, adjust depth and speed, and mount the material.
How To: Use the self-centering mortise jig
The shop-built router jig detailed in this video uses an innovative system to position a workpiece square and centered when cutting matching mortises for loose mortise-and-tenon joinery. This jig relies on two vertically aligned, rotating circles with protruding metal bolts to align a workpiece, and a moveable fence to set the width of a mortise. After watching this video, you should easily be able to use this tool. Use the self-centering mortise jig.