Preventive Maintenance & Repairs
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Buying Guide
What Is a Thermocouple
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Easy Leak Testing for Appliances
Maintenance techs can take these steps to quickly check and repair appliances leaking water.
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The Full Guide: Fire Damage Restoration
Fire damage restoration includes assessing, cleaning, repairing and replacing damaged property
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How to Create Efficient Maintenance Schedules
Effectively schedule preventive maintenance to increase productivity and reduce costs
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How to Choose the Right Tools for Digging a Trench
Choose trenchers and other digging tools based on the soil conditions and the size of the trench
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Costs to Demolish a House
Home size, location and materials disposal are major factors in home demolition costs
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Troubleshooting Whirlpool Washers
DifficultyAdvanced
Time2-4 hours
Busy maintenance techs can diagnose the problems of Whirlpool washers in different ways
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How to Measure Distance With a Laser
DifficultyBeginner
TimeUnder 2 hours
Take quick, accurate measurements using a laser distance measurer
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How to Build Stackable Sawhorses
DifficultyBeginner
TimeUnder 2 hours
Learn more about building stackable sawhorses and how to bring a sturdy workstation to any job site
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How to Repair a Water-Damaged Ceiling
DifficultyIntermediate
Time2-4 hours
Water-damaged ceiling repair includes removing water, repairing leaks and replacing damaged materials
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Roof Repair vs. Roof Replacement
Learn how much replacing a roof costs and when to repair a damaged roof
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How to Mix Mortar
DifficultyIntermediate
Time2-4 hours
Learn how to mix mortar to form strong bonds in building and repair jobs
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How to Replace a Thermocouple
DifficultyIntermediate
TimeUnder 2 hours
Cleaning and replacing a thermocouple can keep gas appliances working properly
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What Is Grounding vs. Bonding?
Grounding vs. Bonding
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How to Pour Concrete
Learn how to pour concrete and prepare the jobsite for a smooth job
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How to Sand Concrete
DifficultyIntermediate
Time2-4 hours
When sanding concrete, use handheld sanders for smaller jobs and drum sanders for larger jobs
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How to Remove Stains From Concrete
How to Remove Stains From Concrete
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How to Use a Jackhammer Safely & Efficiently
DifficultyIntermediate
TimeUnder 2 hours
Follow safety precautions and wear correct PPE when using jackhammers to break up concrete
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How to Build Basic Concrete Forms
Build effective concrete forms from treated boards or other formwork to ensure concrete sets properly
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How to Read a Wire Gauge Chart
A wire gauge chart lists the American Wire Gauge (AWG) sizes for electrical cables and converts them to imperial measurements
Project Guide
Best Lubricants for Your Project
DifficultyBeginner
TimeUnder 2 hours
From unsticking hinges to cleaning up gum, find out which types of lubricants you need for the job
Project Guide
How to Find & Fix AC Freon Leaks
DifficultyIntermediate
Time2-4 hours
Trace Freon leaks using the bubble test, refrigerant detectors or the pressure resistance test
Project Guide
7 Ways to Repair Foundations
DifficultyAdvanced
TimeOver 1 day
Concrete and steel peering, mudjacking and concrete patches are all common methods of repairing damaged foundations.
Project Guide
AC Capacitor Replacement
DifficultyAdvanced
TimeUnder 2 hours
Replace an AC capacitor by cutting the power, discharging the capacitor and replacing it with a new compatible one
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