Plumbing & Electric Home & Garden

Build a cardboard chair

How to build a cardboard chair

The gang at Gomi style made a two different types of chairs from tossed out cardboard, simple and easy.

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Make a compact chair from (free) post office boxes

How to make a compact chair from (free) post office boxes

Watch this video hosted by Graffiti Research Lab in NYC and learn how to create a portable chair for free out of post office boxes ...

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Build a bird raft for your garden pond

How to build a bird raft for your garden pond

Construct a bird raft for your pond with the BBC's Gardener's World. Not only is the raft pretty, but it could also potentially ...

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Unclog a drain with a household hack

How to unclog a drain with a household hack

Retrieve anything you've dropped down the drain with this simple tip. No pipe wrenches or plumbers needed. Family Hack brings you ...

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Make a Furoshiki Japanese grocery bag

How to make a Furoshiki Japanese grocery bag

Learn how to make a Furoshiki bag, a method used by the Japanese for centuries to carry just about anything you can imagine, from ...

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How to differentiate between faucet types when remodeling

Differentiate between faucet types when remodeling

Faucets are available in an ever-increasing variety of types and ...more

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How to install a high efficiency shower head

Install a high efficiency shower head

Looking to install a new shower head in your remodeled bathroom? High-efficiency showerheads can provide greater pressure with less water ...more

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How to install a wireless lighting system

Install a wireless lighting system

Learn how install a wireless lighting system to control the lights in your home; watch a video that demonstrates how quickly this system ...more

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How to recaulk a bathtub or shower

Recaulk a bathtub or shower

There’s nothing that will brighten up your bathroom faster than re-caulking an old, mildewed bathtub or shower. You will need a utility ...more

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How to replace a bathroom faucet

Replace a bathroom faucet

When replacing an old faucet there are generally three things to consider: how many holes your sink has, how far apart they are, and whether ...more

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How to change a shower head in your bathroom

Change a shower head in your bathroom

Changing a shower head in your bathroom can seem like an intimidating task. It really is a very simple thing to do. In this how to video ...more

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How to install a dimmer switch in a single-switch fixture

Install a dimmer switch in a single-switch fixture

Between on and off, light and dark, there are infinitely many ...more

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How to install a tankless water heater

Install a tankless water heater

Learn how a to repair a sputtering faucet & flush a hot water heater; step-by-step video of water heater removal & installation of a ...more

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How to map electrical circuits in your home

Map electrical circuits in your home

If you are planning to add any new outlets, lights or appliances, it is helpful to have a map (or schematic drawing) of your electrical ...more

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How to replace a toilet flush valve

Replace a toilet flush valve

Leaking toilet tanks can waste thousands of gallons of water per year. Replacing the flush valve is an easy, efficient way to stop leaking ...more

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How to clean a shower waste trap

Clean a shower waste trap

Is your shower draining slowly? In this home plumbing tutorial, you'll learn how to clean and unblock a shower waste trap. For detailed ...more

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How to create a underground wire tunnel

Create a underground wire tunnel

Tim Carter of Ask the Builder, demonstrates how to drill a hole under a sidewalk, driveway or walkway so you can install an underground wire ...more

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How to fix a flickering light yourself (and save money)

Fix a flickering light yourself (and save money)

A flickering light isn't just annoying; it can be dangerous. Learn how ...more

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How to fix a leaky faucet

Fix a leaky faucet

There are many kinds of faucets, but chances are your leaky fixture is a compression faucet -- and it's a snap to fix. You will need an ...more

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How to fix a running toilet (without calling the plumber)

Fix a running toilet (without calling the plumber)

Is a constantly running toilet driving you mad? Don’t call the plumber ...more

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How to install a ceiling fan

Install a ceiling fan

Beauty and brains in one package! A ceiling fan offers many functional benefits while adding a certain decorative touch to a room. In the ...more

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How to install a dimmer switch

Install a dimmer switch

How many handymen does it take to install a dimmer switch? None, you can do it yourself in a snap. A dimmer switch can make a room more ...more

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How to install a gas fireplace with This Old House

Install a gas fireplace with This Old House

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install a gas fireplace. Steps: 1 Prepare installation site by building wall ...more

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How to install a GFCI outlet

Install a GFCI outlet

A GFCI outlet (which stands for ground fault circuit interrupter) is a receptacle with its own built-in circuit breaker. It is intended to ...more

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How to install a kitchen garbage disposer

Install a kitchen garbage disposer

Kitchen garbage disposers are designed to grind up leftovers and other food waste so that you can flush the debris safely down the sink ...more

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Roly-Poly Bridge

Heatherwick Studio's London based rolling bridge is an engineering marvel. Lots of fun, and immensely satisfying to watch (via YouTube, assuming you can't see it in person). From Heatherwick Studio: ...

Master Nerd Births Perfect Copy Cat Bot

Can't help but smile at this goofy, endearing nerd "master" (Vitalijus Rodnovas) guiding his copy-cat protege robot (coined Waldo). The rig allows Waldo to mimic Rodnovas' body movements in ...

Building-Sized Überorgan Emits Heavenly Music and Farts

Tim Hawkinson is an artist who truly inspires. The Los Angeles based artist creates complex, whimsical sculptures with simple mechanics and basic materials. One of his most notable pieces is the ...

Super Slim and Sexy Xbox Mod

iPods are getting smaller and smaller each year. Why not Xbox? Bandit5317 has made an 1-inch thick Xbox. The ultimate Xbox mod: super slim. Pay attention, Microsoft. The "Xbox Micro" has a ...

Laser Coil Gun Shoots Bullets on Pure Electricity

Wow, kudos to Daniel Eindhoven for his incredible laser-lit coil gun. This bad boy shoots bullets on pure electricity and can shoot up to 85 km/hr. Daniel's specs: Fully semi-automatic, up to 14 shots ...

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