Plumbing & Electric Home & Garden

Make an arc welder with a car battery & pocket change

How to make an arc welder with a car battery & pocket change

Amazing. This is so MacGyver, inspired by the man with the ingenuity of a pioneer or inventor.

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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 this how to video on unclogging a drain using a vacuum cleaner!

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Magnetize a screwdriver

How to magnetize a screwdriver

Use your car battery to magnetize any screwdriver, wrench or metal tool. This is a wiz of a trick. Try it out with caution, though.

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Turn a garbage can into a homemade compost bin

How to turn a garbage can into a homemade compost bin

I like this particular composting idea because I live in a small plot in Santa Monica; I don't have room for a huge compost bin, but a converted garbage can is manageable.

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39 how-to articles

How To Install Cabling in a Pre Built Home

Install Cabling in a Pre Built Home

This is how to "cable" an existing structure for internet/cable/whatever. First thing you need to do is, decide on a "path" that you want ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
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How To Add Variable Voltage to Your ATX Based Bench Power Supply

Add Variable Voltage to Your ATX Based Bench Power Supply

If you've built a bench power supply using an old ATX computer power ...more

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How To Attach a Garden Hose to a Kitchen Faucet

Attach a Garden Hose to a Kitchen Faucet

It is convenient to attach a garden hose to a kitchen faucet when a large container needs to be filled with water, or when plants need to be ...more

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How To Build Your Own Air Conditioner

Build Your Own Air Conditioner

If your tap water is cool, you can air condition a room with it at minimal cost. Obtain a radiator from a small car such as a Honda Civic ...more

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How To Choose the Perfect Light Bulb for Your Lighting Fixture

Choose the Perfect Light Bulb for Your Lighting Fixture

Now that you have selected the perfect lighting fixture, this helpful ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 330

How To Fish Wires Through a Conduit or Pipe

Fish Wires Through a Conduit or Pipe

Suppose you have an existing pipe or conduit for electrical wires, speaker wires, phone or internet cables. Trying to push something through ...more

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Views 713

How To Fix a Leaking Shower Head

Fix a Leaking Shower Head

Fixing a leaky shower head when the leak is at the join between pipe and head. Unscrew the showerhead. Use a wrench if needed. Remove the ...more

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Views 1,633

How To Fix a Leaky Faucet

Fix a Leaky Faucet

Why pay a plumber when you can fix a leaky faucet yourself? The most common cause of leaky faucets (taps) is also the easiest to fix. Turn ...more

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How To Fix a Slow Toilet

Fix a Slow Toilet

Do you have a slow-flowing or flushing toilet? Here are some things to try if the weak flush is caused by an obstruction in the bowl's rim ...more

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Views 480

How To Fix a Water Heater

Fix a Water Heater

This article is brief and incomplete, but may be helpful. It relates particularly to electric storage tank water heaters. If your water ...more

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How To Install a Ceiling Fan

Install a Ceiling Fan

If you want to install a ceiling fan but don't know how, this article will take you through the steps. Turn off the power to the light's ...more

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Views 872

How To Install a Hampton Bay Huntington III Ceiling Fan

Install a Hampton Bay Huntington III Ceiling Fan

The Huntington III ceiling fan uses a revolutionary "QuickConnect" ...more

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Views 397

How To Install a Light Fixture

Install a Light Fixture

Install a light fixture and switch(es) to control it. Select the location of the fixture for the area that requires (additional ...more

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Views 671

How To Install a Programmable Thermostat

Install a Programmable Thermostat

If your weekday schedule varies from your weekend schedule, getting a 5-1-1 thermostat (the 5-1-1 means you can set a weekday schedule and a ...more

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How To Install a Reverse Osmosis Water System

Install a Reverse Osmosis Water System

You have decided that a reverse osmosis water system will best suit your needs and have decided you would like to install the system ...more

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Views 659

How To Install a Stove With 220 Line

Install a Stove With 220 Line

Provide power to a new outlet that will supply 220 (240) volts for an electric range. The steps below describe electrical service panels ...more

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How To Install an Electrical Outlet from Scratch

Install an Electrical Outlet from Scratch

In order to install an electrical outlet and circuit from scratch you need a roll of 14-2 or 12-2 Romex cable (depending on how much load ...more

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Views 1,030

How To Install an Inwall Air Conditioner

Install an Inwall Air Conditioner

Install an air conditioner through the wall where windows are too small, the wrong type or where the loss of natural light due to a window ...more

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Views 505

How To Install Outdoor Electric Wiring

Install Outdoor Electric Wiring

Methods to get power from inside your home to another point outside (ie: pole mounted lantern), or other point that requires passing through ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 825

How To Make a Pop up Drain Stay Closed

Make a Pop up Drain Stay Closed

Chances are you don't spend much time thinking about the little rod that opens and closes your drain — until it fails to work. Fortunately ...more

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Views 782

How To Make Your Tap Water Taste Better

Make Your Tap Water Taste Better

The quality of your tap water can vary according to the city or region you live in, the municipal treatment methods used, and even the time ...more

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How To Master Do It Yourself Electrical Safety

Master Do It Yourself Electrical Safety

Many of us DIYs perform carpentry, gardening, painting, and even plumbing. But when it comes to home wiring, fear keeps us from completing ...more

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How To Repair a Delta Brand Kitchen Faucet

Repair a Delta Brand Kitchen Faucet

How to replace all of the gaskets and springs in a Delta brand Single-Handle kitchen faucet. Purchase a replacement parts kit from a ...more

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Views 815

How To Repair a Toilet / Commode

Repair a Toilet / Commode

A complicated procedure made simple if you take it one step at a time. Turn off the water to the toilet by turning the knob on the shut off ...more

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How To Replace a Kitchen or Bathroom Faucet

Replace a Kitchen or Bathroom Faucet

Is it time for an update for your faucet? If it's just dripping, you can usually just replace a washer or other seal. If you'd like to ...more

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Views 2,289

How To Replace a Toilet

Replace a Toilet

Replacing a toilet is not necessarily a job for a professional plumber. Many DIYers can take on this project and with the right tools and ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 62

How To Replace Kitchen Faucet Cartridge

Replace Kitchen Faucet Cartridge

No matter if you have a modern up to date faucet or a real old fixture, fixing a drip is something anyone can do themselves. Turn off the ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 908

How To Replace the Ballast in a Fluorescent Lighting Fixture

Replace the Ballast in a Fluorescent Lighting Fixture

All fluorescent light fixtures consist of at least lamp(s), lamp ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 768

How To Save Money on Electricity

Save Money on Electricity

For most people, the monthly electric bill accounts for a significant part the monthly budget. In fact, the energy bill is often only ...more

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Views 503

How To Screw in a Lightbulb

Screw in a Lightbulb

Righty tighty, Lefty loosey. That is used for screwing. When using a screwdriver, turn it right to tighten it, turn it left to loosen it ...more

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How To Tile a Shower

Tile a Shower

A tiled shower adds beauty and durability and value to your home. Follow these steps to tile your shower all by yourself. This article ...more

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Views 2,561

How To Troubleshoot Plumbing Problems

Troubleshoot Plumbing Problems

This article should help a do-it-yourselfer find the cause of ordinary plumbing problems in the home. Check other articles for repairs or ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 289

How To Unclog a Bathroom Sink That Drains Slowly

Unclog a Bathroom Sink That Drains Slowly

Most bathroom sink clogs are a result of hair and gunk right below the drain plug that can be removed easily by using a homemade tool. From ...more

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Views 701

How To Unclog a Bathtub Drain

Unclog a Bathtub Drain

Has your bathtub drain clogged itself? Don't waste your money on a plumber if you can clear it yourself! If your bathtub has not completely ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 631

How To Unclog a Kitchen Sink

Unclog a Kitchen Sink

How many times each day do you use your kitchen sink? If you're like most people, the kitchen sink is indispensable to your daily routine ...more

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Views 1,538

How To Use a Table Lamp and a Timer to Control Your Heating and Air Conditioning

Use a Table Lamp and a Timer to Control Your Heating and Air Conditioning

You can control your home heating and air conditioning system with a ...more

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How To Wire a 3 Way Light Switch

Wire a 3 Way Light Switch

A detailed explanation of one of the hardest electrical circuits to figure out. This is one of the easiest ways to do 3-way light switch ...more

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How To Wire a Light Switch From a Receptacle

Wire a Light Switch From a Receptacle

Wire a new switch to control an existing receptacle. A table lamp plugged into the switched outlet of a duplex receptacle will allow easy ...more

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How To Wire a Simple 120v Electrical Circuit

Wire a Simple 120v Electrical Circuit

Hiring an electrician is usually the best way to go where 120 volt circuits are concerned, but if you are up to it, you might save money by ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 1,685

Plumbing & Electric (39 how-to articles)

Freehand Circle Drawing World Champion

Wait for it, wait for it... it happens really fast... at right about 1:05. Okay, maybe he's not a world champion, but a very cool party trick nonetheless. Here's one way to do it (not quite as perfect ...

Launch Cars Off Cliffs For Fun

More redneck fun. Bob Moravitz plus family and friends have created an 8 hour event of propelling vehicles off cliffs. Held yearly, admission is free but donations are encouraged (to cover insurance ...

Pimp Your Bike

That's right, cars aren't the only mode of transportation worth customizing. Dekochari, the Japanese art of pimping your bicycle: "Dekochari is a form of art bike indigenous to Japan dating back ...

Deadly Crossbow (Made With Newspaper)

Mythbusters decided to test whether an inmate could "kill another inmate across the hall using a crossbow made of newspaper": "Jamie and Adam built separate crossbows for the myth and ...

World's Most Badass Swing Set

My stomach is doing somersaults just watching this. Looks fun, albeit incredibly dangerous. Take it down a notch (or fifty) and build an indoor swing this winter. Previously, Deeply Trusting Female ...

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