For all kinds of cleaning projects around the house, you can pick up the Hyde Pivot Jet Pro. It has a built in soap reservoir and a pivoting nozzle that makes cleaning projects easy.
The washing wand connects to any standard hose and has three settings. Off, water only and soap. The nozzle pivots with a slid grip and you can adjust the spray pattern.
The nozzle can also be removed to allow any garden hose accessory, like a watering tip for plants.
I also have used it for projects where I need a hose end sprayer for product like grub control.
An easy tool to help you hang pictures is the Hang It Perfect picture hanging tool. It will help you line up and hang any type of picture, with any type of hanger. It will line up single hooks or a single wire and also two eye hooks or hanger. It is very easy to use and has a built in level.
If you are hanging multiple pictures side by side, you will be able to line them up like a pro.
The #1 cause of residential fires and injuries are cooking fires. There are over 100,000 fires a year in homes and over 60% are from cooking fires.
When cooking oil reaches a high temperature it will auto-ignite and create a large flame that can easily set kitchen cabinets on fire. In minutes, a cooking fire can be out of control.
A cooking fire suppressant that every home should have is the Stovetop Firestop extinguisher. This easy to install device is recommended by fire departments across the country. It is only activated by a large flame. When it is activated, it will extinguish a cooking fire before it has a chance to get out of control.
You can get this at your local hardware store and if they don't have it, they can order it for you. The company is Stovetop Firestop.
This is an excellent product that should be in every home. "To see this product in action, go to www.stovetopfirestop.com"
I prefer a tool bag to a tool box. I like the way it organizes your most frequently used tools and has them within reach. A bag will let you carry a lot more at one time and keeps it organized when you are storing it.
I really like this tool bag from CLC. It has an integrated audio system to let you listen to your smart devices while on the job. It will run off batteries or you can plug it in. They also have styles with built in LED lights. I would have loved one these bags when I was working on homes without electric.
You can pick up a CLC tool bag from your local hardware store and if they don't have it, they can order it for you. You can also check out all their products online. I have been very happy with the products I've used from them.
The tool bag that I have in the video is the Tech Gear™ Stereo Speaker 18" MegaMouth™ Tool Bag.
For an exterior outlet, you need a GFCI outlet that is rated for exterior use. The outdoor outlets are marked WR for weather resistant.
Installing a GFCI outdoor outlet will protect you from shock hazards. A GFCI will stop the flow of electric in a fraction of a second if a possible shock hazard is detected.
A great do it yourself project is re-caulking a bathtub. I like to use a caulk tool to remove all the old caulk. I prefer a tool that pushes out the old caulk. You can also use a plastic scraper.
Once the old caulk is removed, treat any mold.
A simple way to apply the new caulk is with a squeeze tube. It goes on easy and you can smooth it with a finger. Only cut a small opening in the tip of the tube. You can always apply more caulk.
Work from one corner to the middle, then start from the opposite side and work toward the caulk you applied. This will keep the corners from having a buildup of caulk.
Installing a ceiling fan is a great do it yourself project. I am putting up a ceiling fan with a light kit with a ball and socket style mounting bracket.
For this install, we have 2 switches that operate the fan and light. If you only have one switch, you would tie the two hot wires from the fan to your one hot wire in the ceiling. You would then operate the fan and light with the pull chains.
I show how to replace a lamp socket and the cord. You can find a lamp rewire kit in your local hardware store. Take a look at the old lamp before you purchase your new parts. There are different styles depending on the year your lamp was made. I show a very basic design that is very popular
I had my car swiped in a parking lot and transfer paint onto it. I called the manufacturer and they suggested getting a paste wax and buffing the transferred paint off. It worked well for this situation. I was lucky the damage wasn't bad.
If you have a low flame on your grill, it may be the way you are turning it on.
All new propane grills have a built in safety on the regulator. You need to start the grill in a specific way to keep the safety from shutting down or lowering the amount of gas that is allowed into the grill.
Shut off all burners and the propane tank when you finish grilling. When you are ready to start grilling again, lift the lid. Make sure all the burners are off. Turn the valve to the propane tank to full open. Wait at least one minute before you turn on the burner to start the grill. After one minute, you can start the grill. This will bypass the safety and allow you to get a full flame on your grill.
For sealing large bags, I found an excellent product. It is called the Handy Camel Bag Clip.
If you have bags that needs to be resealed, this bag clip does a great job of locking down tight and preventing spills. I also really like the built in handle.
You can pick it up at the hardware store. If they don't have it, they can order it for you.
I show how to use a stud finder and a couple styles.
The basic stud finder will show you where the edges of the stud are. With a basic stud finder, you need to have the stud finder against the wall before you turn it on. Once you turn it on, you need to move the stud finder to locate the edge of the stud. Use a pencil to mark the edges and the outline of the stud.
For an easier to use stud finder, I like the Franklin Sensor stud finder. It can be turned on before you touch the wall and it will show the entire stud, not just the edges.
Proper mulching can help protect trees. Mulch can reduce water loss from evaporation, control weed growth, improve soil quality and reduce plant disease. It will add a professional appearance and reduces damage from weed trimmers.
A 2 to 4 inch layer of mulch will protect the delicate roots that absorb water, oxygen and minerals. These roots are located in the top few inches of soil. Mulch helps control fluctuations in temperature and moisture.
You want to mulch wide rather than deep. Spread the mulch out to the width of the branches where possible. Keep the base of the tree and the root crown exposed. The root crown is the main root that breaks away from the trunk. This needs to breathe.
Do not pile up mulch around the base of the tree. This can cause the bark to rot, encourage disease and insect damage.
The best depth is 2 to 4 inches. Once a year, rake the mulch up to keep it from getting matted. You want water and oxygen to more through this layer.
Use natural mulch rather than rubber mulch. Rubber mulch can overheat and dry out the delicate surface roots and the bark.
You should water mature trees once every 2 to 4 weeks. Trees that are 2 years old or younger, should be watered once every 10 to 14 days.
You should give your tree about 10 gallons of water per inch of trunk diameter.
If you are using a hose without an attachment, you will be watering about 10 gallons every 5 minutes. To be exact, you can time how long it takes to fill a 5 gallon bucket.
You want to water the tree from the base to the drip line, the width of the branches. One thorough watering is healthier than frequent shallow watering. You want the soil to dry out so the roots can absorb oxygen.
I show how to rescreen a patio door with a pet screen.
Pet screen is a heavy duty screen that stands up to scratching from dogs and cats. I cover how to replace regular screen with pet screen and show some troubleshooting tips.
