Wednesday, May 30, 2012

How to wire a light switch


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I cover the steps on how to wire a light switch.

A single pole switch is the most common wall switch. It is just a break in the hot wire going to a light, outlet or appliance from one location. This is an easy do it yourself project.

I show a couple types of connections you could find when changing a wall switch.

Always turn off the breaker or remove the fuse to the switch.

Sunday, May 27, 2012

How to build a gate


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I replace a wooden gate and build a new gate using a lap joint. For a small amount of time and materials, you can make a strong fence gate.

Friday, May 18, 2012

How to replace a double light switch


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I show the steps to replace a bathroom double light switch that operates a light and an exhaust fan.
Always turn off the breaker or remove the fuse to any electrical ciruit you are working on.

Sunday, May 13, 2012

How to get rid of ants



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Ant traps are the best way to get rid of ants. They are safer than sprays or powders and will kill the entire colony.

How to rewire a lamp


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I cover some basic steps on how to replace a socket, cord and plug on a table lamp.