DIY (Do It Yourself)
What is DIY
“Do it yourself” (“DIY”) is the method of building, modifying, or repairing things by oneself without the direct aid of professionals or certified experts. Do it yourself
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Talks
Knife Sharping
- The most common knives in the home are the kitchen knives. Yet too often these knives are not as sharp as they should be. Experts say that a sharp knife is a safe knife since it does it job easily and efficiently. So how can we bring this everyday knives up to a good cutting edge. Lets find out.
House Repair
How often have you had a door stick? Or a cabinet drawer bind? Or a cabinet door not close properly? When it rains do you get water dripping off the window sill inside the house? How about those wooden chairs with the cross brace pulled out of the leg?
House maintenance is not all that difficult if you are willing to roll up your sleeves and do some work. We will look at some issues I have seen and discuss how to address them. Often you can find help by googling the problem.
Plumbing Explained
- How is your home/apartment plumbed? What to do when the sink is dripping all night? How to deal with a clocked drain. Lets explore how to deal with these issues, and when to call a plumber.
Electricity Troubleshooting
- What to do if a light does not light. What to do when your hair dryer will not turn on. How to find a circuit in your breaker panel. How to hookup a generator, if you don’t want to hire an electrician. How does a 208 volt circuit differ from a 120 volt circuit. Bring your electric questions to find answers.
Electricity and Magnets
- Where does electricity come from? How do we create it? What is the relationship between magnets and electricity? We will discuss how electricity get to our homes, and how they are wired. Lastly we will discuss the terminology for electricity.
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