DIY Pfister Brand Karci Bathroom Sink Faucet Installation | Matte Black ...

DIY Pfister Brand Karci Bathroom Sink Faucet Installation | Matte Black Finish | Part # 1158237 It's always a good idea to be sure to turn off the main water supply just in case you have any mishaps with the plumbing valves even though you will be turning them off at the hot and cold under the sink. I got lucky on this one but have had them leak in the past or even crack in some cases due to them being old and part of various remodels. Although this kit comes with an installation tool I still needed to use some extra simple tools as some of the connections were tight up close to the wall so the installation tool wasn't the most effective in tightening all of the under sink connections. Just a small open end adjustable wrench (crescent wrench) will work. Pfister Karci Matte Black 2-Handle Widespread WaterSense Bathroom Sink Faucet with Drain: https://amzn.to/38CYNbp

DIY How to Install Vinyl Laminate Flooring | Lifeproof Brand WaterProof ...

If you've never installed this flooring before than my "DIY How to Install Vinyl Laminate Flooring | Lifeproof Brand WaterProof Rigid Core Beginner Tutorial" is for you. This demonstration was performed on a bathroom floor remodel once the toilet, vanity and flooring were removed. See my other videos on preparing your surface for vinyl flooring install: DIY How to Pull a Bathroom Toilet | Easy Step by Step Thrown Removal Tutorial: https://youtu.be/RFT0iAz-Kss DIY How to Demolish Old Bathroom Vanity | Wash Station Countertop Removal Demonstration: https://youtu.be/F1SGIQd96XY DIY How to Remove Old Bathroom Vanity Sink | Quick and Easy Technique for Wash Basin Extraction: https://youtu.be/Xn-7C0q7s8c DIY How to Pull Up and Remove Old Bathroom Linoleum Glue Down Flooring | Step By Step Demonstration: https://youtu.be/RMyyx1Mq7gU LifeProof I106515L Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring 8.7" x 47.6" - Restored Wood: https://amzn.to/37RqpKy ZEXHOM Professional Laminate Wood Flooring Installation Kit with 40 Spacers, Upgraded Tapping Block, Widen Pull Bar and Heavy Duty Mallet: https://amzn.to/38G81n2 https://www.diy-technician.com

DIY How to Remove Old Bathroom Vanity Sink | Quick and Easy Technique fo...

DIY Tutorial shown here in my "DIY How to Remove Old Bathroom Vanity Sink | Quick and Easy Technique for Wash Basin Extraction Method" video. Since the wash basin was glued down to the vanity I took care to make sure I didn't fracture the old sink coming out in case the need arises to re-use the same sink fixture. I just used a wooden shim and a rubber mallet to slowly pry apart the sink from the bathroom vanity surface. Nelson Wood Shims 8" 12 Pack - Kiln Dried Wood - Set of 2 (Total 24 Shims): https://amzn.to/2WNEBOs TEKTON 30603 Fiberglass Handle Rubber Mallet, 16-Ounce - Black: https://amzn.to/3hhpMx4 https://www.diy-technician.com

DIY How to Demolish Old Bathroom Vanity | Wash Station Countertop Remova...

Just used a hammer, pryer and cordless drill (driver) in my "DIY How to Demolish Old Bathroom Vanity | Wash Station Countertop Removal Demonstration" video to remove old bathroom vanity for bathroom remodel. CRAFTSMAN Hammer, Fiberglass, 16 oz. (CMHT51398): https://amzn.to/3aL9rPU TEKTON 3318 15-Inch Utility Pry Bar: https://amzn.to/3rt5Vj9 BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX Cordless Drill / Driver with 30-Piece Accessories (LD120VA): https://amzn.to/3aDXlbk https://www.diy-technician.com

DIY How to Pull Up and Remove Old Bathroom Linoleum Glue Down Flooring |...

DIY How to Pull Up and Remove Old Bathroom Linoleum Glue Down Flooring | Step By Step Demonstration Warner 5" Heavy Duty Floor Scraper, 48" Steel Handle, 591: https://amzn.to/3mTVG3I Warner 4" ProGrip Stiff Broad Knife, 90119: https://amzn.to/3aJV5PG https://www.diy-technician.com

DIY How to Pull a Bathroom Toilet | Easy Step by Step Thrown Removal Tut...

Before removing your toilet you may want to ensure you have a wax ring on hand for a speedy re-installation should it become rapidly necessary. In my "DIY How to Pull a Bathroom Toilet | Easy Step by Step Thrown Removal Tutorial" video I take you through the simple steps of removing a toilet. 1. Shut off water at valve 2. Flush Toilet to remove excess water 3. Remove water connection valve from toilet and drain into bucket 4. Optional: Remove extra water from toilet bowl with water extraction tool such as old turkey baster or large syringe). 5. Remove hold down bolt/nut caps 6. Remove hold down nut on either side of the toilet 7. Using your leg muscles (not your back if possible), pull straight up on toilet 8. Set toilet on towel to stage it for reinstallation 2 Pack Toilet Wax Ring, Thick Toilet Bowl Wax Ring Gasket for Toilet Bowl- Gas, Odor and Watertight Seal: https://amzn.to/38DTxUK https://www.diy-technician.com

DIY How to Frame In and Trim Out Narrow Entry Way Interior Household Doo...

DIY How to Frame In and Trim Out Narrow Entry Way Interior Household Door Windows | Tutorial Demo DEWALT Sliding Compound Miter Saw, 12-Inch (DWS779): https://amzn.to/2Wi3Msi CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Brad Nailer Kit, 18GA (CMCN618C1): https://amzn.to/3mox6HT DEWALT 20V MAX XR Oscillating Tool Kit, 3-Speed (DCS356C1): https://amzn.to/37hlm5K

DIY How to Assemble a Bedframe (Full, Queen, or King) | Step by Step Tut...

DIY How to Assemble a Bedframe (Full, Queen, or King) | Step by Step Tutorial Amazon Basics 9-Leg Support Metal Bed Frame - Strong Support for Box Spring and Mattress Set - Tool-Free Easy Assembly - Full Size Bed: https://amzn.to/34fEIqd

How to Start a STIHL Chainsaw | Simple Instructions for New STIHL Chains...

It's best practice and recommended by manufacturer that you start the chainsaw with it on the ground vs. how it's shown in the demo video. This example was done on an MS-250 model chainsaw. Be sure it's got bar oil and properly mixed gas. Husqvarna 20 Inch 455 Rancher Gas Chainsaw: https://amzn.to/2K8gNls

DIY Butcher Block Countertop RESCUE!! Countertop Job Finish and Repair

DIY Butcher Block Countertop RESCUE!! Countertop Job Finish and Repair. The contractor that initially did this made some bad cuts and never returned! Rescue and repair needed and performed to finish out butcher block countertops. BenchPro 1" Thick Solid Butcher Block Maple Top - Multiple Sizes: https://amzn.to/2IV9IV2

DIY How to Replace and Install New Front Door Sweep | Household Exterior...

Stop those drafts with my a DIY How to Replace and Install New Front Door Sweep | Household Exterior Door Bottom Seal Upgrade. There was a detectable draft coming from the existing bottom door seal so it needed to be replaced. This can be done fairly cheap if you do it yourself. M-D Building Products 19105 Storm Door BTM WHT 36", 36 x 1.75 x 1.5, White: https://amzn.to/3mkOVaM

DIY Kwikset Interior Door Knob installation | Door Edge Not Chiseled | N...

In my "DIY Kwikset Interior Door Knob installation | Door Edge Not Chiseled" Video I demonstration how to install a Kwikset Doorknob in a door that has not been chiseled or routered to facilitate a latch plate. Simply remove the plates from the latch mechanism with a flat head screwdriver and install it using the provided collar insert instead. Kwikset 97402-895 Pismo Keyed Entry Door Knob Featuring SmartKey Security, Round, Iron Black: https://amzn.to/2VbRkcN

DIY How To Clean Glass on Pellet Stove or Woodstove | Make Flame Damaged...

In my "DIY How To Clean Glass on Pellet Stove or Woodstove | Make Flame Damaged Glass Look Like New" Video we show you the secret on how to remove the creosote or "flame damage". It's really simple and the answer is to simply use a magic eraser. You can get them in many places. We got these from Wal-Mart. Using one of these vs. other methods will save you hours of scrubbing. Be sure the glass is completely cooled off before you start using this method. This example was demonstrated on a Harman Brand Pellet Stove. Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Extra Durable, Cleaning Pads with Durafoam, 10 Count: https://amzn.to/3lbEgPt Description from the link above is that these Mr. Clean Magic Eraser extra durable scrubbers are 4x stronger with DURAFOAM cleaning performance vs. The leading all-purpose bleach Spray This cleaning scrubber is tough on dirt, all around the house! Surface cleaner, wall cleaner, bathtub cleaner, bathroom cleaner, oven door cleaner, erases marks on light switches, doors & much more! The Mr. Clean Magic Eraser provides a powerful clean with water alone. No harsh chemicals added. Magic Erasers are also available in extra durable, kitchen, and original forms

Taura Plum Grove Hike in Kanagawa Prefecture in Yokosuka, Japan | Nice P...

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Japanese Can Opener Operation | What one is and what it looks like

Takeishi Park along Japanese Coast | Beautifully Scenic and Peaceful

Mt. Oyama Day Hike | Panoramic Views | Beautiful Temples | Kanagawa, Jap...

Mt. Oyama Day Hike | Panoramic Views | Beautiful Temples | Kanagawa, Japan | Mt. Fuji Views. This hike is very steep. The trick to beating the crowds here is to show up as early as possible. Awesome sacred temples here too. The reward at the top is well worth the climb. There is a rail car that will take you part way up and down the mountain if you wish. There were a couple of hard core in shape runners that passed us and ran to the top and down. There is a bathroom at the top and a place to sit and enjoy a meal if you wish. Part way up there is also a place to buy some food and water etc.

Wednesday Evening 1 Hour Rainy Run Past Denny's Followed By Satiating Ja...

Wednesday Evening 1 Hour Rainy Run Past Denny's Followed By Satiating Japanese 7-11 OMAD. After fasting all day and on run #2 the smells coming from Denny's REALLY smelled good.
Yokosuka, Japan offers so many cool running routes with no shortage of hills, tunnels and different smells.

Tuesday Morning Yoko Run Plus OMAD | Caesar salad, Smoked Salmon, Grapes...

DIY Pallet Wood Drill Bit Holder for Organizing your Stray Drill Bits | ...

Tired of looking all over for the right size drill bit? Got a drawer full of drill bits just asking to be organized? I know I did. Check out my "DIY Pallet Wood Drill Bit Holder for Organizing your Stray Drill Bits | Free to Make" Video. All you do is just grab a scrap piece of wood or pallet wood and drill into it with the actual drill bit you are wanting to store in there. Then you flip it around and slid the drill bit in there. If you want to get fancy you could even write the size of the drill bit next to in or in front of it.

DIY Skillcraft Pen Gun

I have made these ever since I was a kid and thought I'd do a fun video on it. This is made with exclusively the part from the pen itself with no additions. Do be careful because this is one that COULD put out your eye or someone else's.

Step 1: Take the pen apart
Step 2: Remove the little white projectile from the pen depressor assembly
Step 3: Remove the spring from the ink pen
Step 4: Reinstall rear pen depressor
Step 5. Insert spring into future pen gun (rear pen assembly)
Step 6. Install projectile onto spring that's been inserted into rear pen assembly
Step 7: Take ink pen (ramrod) and push projectile into chamber

You are now locked and loaded. Wear eye protection. Don't aim this at anyone. Don't shoot it at anyone.

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Hike Japan's Amazing Mt. Takatori-Yama & the Temple of Jimmu-Ji | Great ...

Japan's Amazing Mt. Takatori-Yama and the Temple of Jimmu-Ji | Great Day Hike in Kanagawa Prefecture. This is just outside Yokosuka's city limits. It's about a 35 minute bike ride from blue street in Yokosuka.

This awesome spot is great if you are into rock climbing. There are tons of holds in the rocks for climbing these amazing completely vertical rock faces. The view from the top of each of them is well worth the work put in to get up there. Even if you are not a rock climber just hiking this whole area is majestical. I will he back. If you are going to do it in the summer, bring lots of water. The Jimmu-Ji temple is really cool. You can get a close up glimpse of real Japanese craftsmanship by visiting here.

I rode my bike here and hiked for a few hours and was in awe at everything. It's a nice peaceful nature break from the busyness down in the city.

DIY Schwinn Bicycle Bell Installation For Dummies

Are you without a bellon your bike? Is your old bell dead? Well go pick up or order from amazon one of these Schwinn Bike Bells and follow my "DIY Schwinn Bicycle Bell Installation For Dummies" video for installing it. Here is the link:



Schwinn Classic Bicycle Bell, Black, One Size: https://amzn.to/2ZduAMe



This is a classic style bicycle bell that alerts others on the road or trail for added safety. It fits most bicycle handlebars with super easy installation & removal. There are no tools required either. This versatile classic bell is specially designed to fit either side of the handlebars.

Is My Diamond Real? | DIY Test to see if Diamond is Real or FAKE! | Hold...

Liberty Cove Apartments In Yokosuka Japan

Close the the train station, great view, shopping nearby, mall just across the street with grocery stores and food shops, quiet and spacious. Friendly staff.

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ZERO WATER Brand Water Purifying Pitcher | Review and Assembly Instructions

Zero Water Brand Water Purifying Pitcher | Review and Assembly Instructions



Amazon link below to pitcher.

ZeroWater 10 Cup Round Water Filter Pitcher, clear: https://amzn.to/3aS7nUg



Link to the replacement filters: https://amzn.to/2EnZfyT



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This is a ten cup watering pitcher that filters water where you'll always have cleaner, pure tasting water on hand with this space saving filter pitcher in your fridge. The included, free water quality meter lets you test your water, so you never have to wonder about its quality. Once that meter gets to 006 it's time to change out the filter.



The company claims is a 5 stage water filtration system (cannister) and supposedly unlike many water filters & pitchers, Zero Water filters use 5 stages of filtration, to bring you cleaner, better tasting water. Instead of carbon filtering only. Not sure exactly what this means but they claim that their filters use Ion exchange technology to reduce contaminants.



The company's verbiage claims that the Zero Water brand filters filter water in 5 stages, are NSF certified to reduce lead and other heavy metals. Zero Water removes 99. 6% of total dissolved solids, 2x more than the leading brand (tested by independent lab). Not sure how much of this I believe but I guess I have to take their word for it.



This company boasts that their filters help in getting the lead out of your water. ZeroWater filters are the only pour-through filters NSF Certified to remove chromium & lead. Their pitchers, tumblers, & dispensers remove virtually all solids for the purest tasting water.



Zero water claims that you can get more out of your water by removing more impurities from your water with Zero Water unique, 5 stage filter system. with a variety of options (if you buy different models), you can have cleaner water anywhere, from pitchers, bottle filtration systems, or portable on-the-go cup filters.

Winchester 12GA Pump Action Shotgun Full Disassembly Tutorial | Cleaning...

DIY How to Make a Lethal Chopstick Pen Gun Weapon | Wicked Projectile Pe...

After whittling down the chopstick a little for a nice tight, yet smooth fit in relation to the bore of a pen all you need is a chopstick, rubber band and the body of a pen. For any kids or unknowing adults, this is for target practice only. Much like an actual firearm, do not point this at or towards anyone and wear eye protection anytime you decide to operate any weapon like this. This is meant to be a fun target practice activity.

Amazon link. Disposable Chopsticks, pack of 40 pair: https://amzn.to/31xeWeJ

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How to Pimp Your Subway Sandwich | DIY Upgrades | Protein and Omega 3 Bo...

Current nearest subway location only serves sandwiches with limited veggies, mayo and mustard. If you want your sandwich to rock you just gotta DIY.



Amazon link. SubSafe Sub Sandwich Container – This Reusable Sandwich Container Keeps Your Sub Safe, Not Soggy – Ideal Boating Accessories and Cooler Accessories – As Seen On Shark Tank, Makes a Great Gift: https://amzn.to/2DRALgM

DIY How To Do Laundry During Quarantine | No Washer No Dryer

If you find yourself under lockdown circumstances for extended periods of time you will likely need to do laundry. To do laundry you will need to make the most of what you have. If you are lucky you will have a means to obtain hot water and hopefully some soap. If not, variations of these same principles in my "DIY How To Do Laundry During Quarantine | No Washer No Dryer" video can be used.

Here's a link to laundry soap from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3aaO5cr

DIY Wood Floor Repair Project | Cheap Quick Fix | Wood Filler Putty and ...

The wood just inside this sliding glass window has taken a beating from sunlight and moisture. It really needs to be replaced. So much so that it is starting to show signs of rot and is giving way at some of the edges. Rather than try to refinish it or replace it right now, this wood putty fix was just what was needed for a cheap and quick repair job. If I was the owner I would not have it get as far damaged as it did and would have refinished it. It's possible it's still salvageable but definitely needs to be resealed to prevent further damage. For this band-aid type of quick fix I just used some wood filler putty, both light and dark and tried to come close on a color match but was unsuccessful so I used a furniture touch up marker to bend it in so the repair didn't stick out as much.

Katzco Furniture Repair Kit Wood Markers - Set of 13 - Markers and Wax Sticks with Sharpener - for Stains, Scratches, Floors, Tables, Desks, Carpenters, Bedposts, Touch-Ups, Cover-Ups, Molding Repair: https://amzn.to/2PHE2Ch
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Whats Inside? Fujitsu Brand Lifebook Laptop | Complete Teardown Take-Apa...

Join me on this take-apart. At first, I attempted to take this apart in a surgical fashion. I was successful for the most part but ran into a few roadblocks and busted some plastics in the process but not for a lack of trying. If I had to take another one of these apart, I'd watch this video and see that there are some strategically placed hidden Phillips head screws. I learned a lot from this teardown. There were some salvageable parts discovered as I tore this down. I was really surprised how thin a laptop computer "monitor" or screen is. Modern technology is amazing...AND this sucker is considered outdated!! wow. Either way, I'm sure it's like most modern products (from China), not built to last. I have yet to own a computer as good as an Apple. Anyway this was fun to take apart and check out the guts even if I have no idea what the hell they do.

DIY How to Unclog a Bathroom Sink | Super Easy Method

In this video I got through the steps on unclogging a bathroom sink. Many times the problem can be a super easy fix that will require you to get your hands dirty. This will save you a couple hundred bucks though. In the case presented in this video I was able to unclog this bathroom sink just using a pair of cheap hemostats. I'll post the link to some below but I must say, they are well worth what you may pay for them as they have many uses and I've used them to unclog numerous sinks over the years along with many other uses on various jobs.



Link to hemostats on amazon: https://amzn.to/2YnpNGy

New APEX PRO Steelseries World's Fastest Gaming Keyboard! Unboxing, Xbox...

New APEX PRO Steelseries World's Fastest Gaming Keyboard! Unboxing, Xbox Connection & Fortnite demo. Here's the official description. SteelSeries Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – Adjustable Actuation Switches – World’s Fastest Mechanical Keyboard – OLED Smart Display – RGB Backlit



Here's the link to order one: https://amzn.to/2BkddjL



Omni point adjustable switches allow for customization of actuation distance.

OLED smart display offers an integrated command center for adjusting settings and tracking on the fly info straight from your game.

According to description this is aircraft grade aluminum alloy built for a lifetime of durability and stability. I don't necessarily buy the "lifetime" statement but whatever. It's a good marketing word for the company

The description also claims RGB illumination unmatched customization with 16.8 million colors per key which I have no idea what this means but it sure does sound like it's doing something good.

I do agree that the premium magnetic wrist rest provides full palm support and comfortable, ergonomic feel without a doubt.

DIY Self Closing Door Hinge Installation and Operation Instructional Tut...

No need to try to shut the door behind you while you have your arms full anymore. Watch this DIY Self Closing Door Hinge Installation and Operation Instructional Tutorial and put one in yourself. It's easy. I'll post a link to some below. Simply remove the middle existing hinge on the door (leaving the upper and lower one in place) and install the self closing door hinge in it's place. It's easiest if you use a cordless drill for the hinge fasteners but not mandatory. You could do this with a regular handheld manual screwdriver. You will need the correct size Allen (hex head) wrench for the internal set screw to set the tension on the hinge. Some of the hinges will come with the correct size Allen wrench to use. You tighten the Allen screw inside the hinge to set the tension of the hinge on desired self-closing strength. You can always adjust it later if you find you don't like your settings.



Here is a set of them on amazon: https://amzn.to/2TTARK5

How to Unclog a Kitchen Sink Drain in Singapore | No P-trap Under Sink

The Singapore under sink plumbing set up is different than what I've seen in the states for the most part. This set up is pretty nice in many ways but also seems to clog up more frequently than most of the standard US p-traps I'm used to dealing with. This is really nice in the sense that when it does clog up you just put your water catch basin under the sink and unscrew the receptacle, dump it out, and screw it back on. Really a great set up if you ask me. The problem I saw was that it leaked no matter how tight I tightened it by hand once it was full of food waste debris.



Here's some good plumbing/unclogging tools to have:



Amazon link to sink snake: https://amzn.to/35qyiDR



Amazon High Pressure Nozzle with Shut off: https://amzn.to/3d6yBX5



Amazon Plunger: https://amzn.to/3d8BaYN



Amazon Unclogger/Grabber: https://amzn.to/2ybx3wm



Amazon Hemostats: https://amzn.to/2SrDj9T

DIY How to Create a Swedish Fire Torch | Outdoor Long Burning Log Round

In my DIY How to Create a Swedish Fire Torch | Outdoor Long Burning Log Round" video I show you how to quickly and easily make a fire log project. I'm reposting this video after having found it in my archives. I had deleted it from an earlier youtube endeavor a few years back. The idea of a Swedish torch itself was not mine, however, after watching some videos on it back in the day I figured I'd make my own version using my trusty Stihl chainsaw. These are a lot of fun to make and burn for a solid couple of hours + depending on what kind of wood you are burning. This was just a round of fir but I could only imagine how much burning time you would get out of a round of a hardwood like oak or even madrone (I call them madrona).  You can use a chainsaw but you could also use a bucksaw or handsaw to make one. You could do this camping or if you are able to, in your back yard.



Amazon Link to Husqvarna Chainsaw: https://amzn.to/2Wv4H87



Woodcutting Safety Pants: https://amzn.to/3dfJTs1

DIY Welding Project: How to Weld an Ornamental Iron Folding Easel for Pa...

I made this video "DIY Welding Project: How to Weld an Ornamental Iron Folding Easel for Painting or Picture Display" for fun for my daughter's painting display. You can really make some cool decorative easels using different pieces of decorative metal. These are fun to make. I've made and sold many of them in the past. This one was just a basic model and wanted to keep it simple. Easy welding project and they last forever. Easy to fold up and store when not in use as well.

Amazon link to heavy duty easel: https://amzn.to/2xFXTfC

Amazon Aluminum Easel: https://amzn.to/2WsqWeU

How to Grill Steaks In Singapore | Deliciously Juicy Australian Steaks C...

Mouth watering video "How to Grill Steaks In Singapore | Deliciously Juicy Australian Steaks Cooked Medium Rare and Well Done". Cooked these tasty slabs at for a few different time frames as there were three different requests, one barely cooked (a lot of red inside), one medium and the other well done. I grilled these up with a little bit of Johnny's on each side. They turned out delicious. I did cut the fat off a little on two steaks(per request), and the left it on the third. Hard to beat feasting on freshly grilled steak with a baked potato.

SODASTREAM: How to Change Out a Soda Stream CO2 Bottle-Demonstration and...

In my "SODASTREAM: How to Change Out a Soda Stream CO2 Bottle-Demonstration and Explanation" video I show you the basic step by step method (tutorial) on how to change out your gas bottle inside the bubbly water dispenser. The steps are as follows:



1. Remove plastic wrapping around the neck of new bottle and plastic cap

2. Open sodastream dispenser from the back by pulling back and up on removable back panel

3. Unthread old bottle by turning to the left

4. Lift up on soda stream dispenser (and remove) leaving bottle flat on counter

5. Place new bottle in it's place flat on counter

6. Set soda stream dispenser back down on new bottle

7. Thread new bottle into dispenser

8. Replace rear removable panel (bottom in first, then snap upper part into/onto dispenser)



Pop your soda stream plastic bottle (filled to the line with fresh cold filtered water) into the dispenser and push button on top three times for about 1 second each push or just hold for 3 to 4 seconds.



Pull carbonated bottle out by bringing the bottom part of the bottle out utilizing the soda stream dispenser's lever system. Now it's ready to fill the next bottle. Enjoy.



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DIY How to Put on Your Socks Without Bending Over | Simple Homemade Sock...

Have you had hip or back surgery? Maybe you just can't bend over for whatever reason. This DIY Homemade Sock Installation Device is a cheap and easy way to put on your own socks without having to bend over. It's really simple and can be made with some PVC pipe and two pieces of rope. For tools I used a hacksaw, and handheld grinder, and a file. This is really nice if you have fused vertabra, lower back injury, disability, hip surgery, etc and cannot physically bend over to put your socks on and can be done from the sitting upright position with ease. I made this one in particular for a friend of mine who had hip surgery and he thanked me greatly saying it saved him from having someone else having to put his socks on for him. This is a great gift for someone in need of such a device and can be made for super cheap.



Amazon link to hip kit: https://amzn.to/3bgruL6



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DIY Home Brew | Northern Brewer Bavarian Hefeweizen | Full Brewing, Bott...

Ordered my Northern Brewer Bavarian Hefeweizen home brew kit from amazon. I'll post the link below This turned out really nice and was super easy to make. The kit comes with a nice set of directions. I used my Cooper's DIY Beer fermenter once the boiling and cooling processes were done.



The steps are super simple simple:



1. In your brewpot, bring 2.5 gallons filtered water to a boil

2. Add half of the wheat malt syrup (approx. half of 6lb. container)

3. Remove from heat and stir it in

4. You now have wort. Bring it to a boil again

5. Add the 1oz of German Tettnang hops and boil for 60 minutes

6. Add the remainder of the 3lbs of wheat malt syrup and add the 1lb of dry malt extract

7. Cool the wort.

8. Once cool, (siphon) add wort to fermenter leaving sludge at bottom

9. Fill remainder of fermenter (to 5 gallon mark) with water

10. Pitch yeast and add to wort once temp is 78F or lower (not warm to touch)

11. Let sit in fermenter for 2 weeks then bottle using priming sugar or carbonation drops

12. Let sit in bottle for 3-4 weeks.

13. Refrigerate for 1 day and then enjoy.



Link to Hefeweizen: https://amzn.to/2Vdp8HD



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DIY How to Sweep out Your Chimney-DIY Woodstove Stovepipe Creosote Build...

Check out my video on How to Sweep out Your Chimney-DIY tutorial-Instructional "how to" style video with detailed step by step procedural instructions for maximum effective results in cleaning out your chimney. Performing this once a year (minimum) will prevent creosote build up.The first thing I did was grab a chimney sweeping brush. Each section can be assembled and disassembled easily which allows for you to sweep the entire length of your chimney. I recommend you use some kind of fall protection device (fall gear) before attempting to climb on your roof and sweep out your chimney. My roof has pitch that is friendly to where if I did slip and fall I wouldn't go over the edge. Next I popped the top cap off the stove pipe by slowly working it off. I took that and cleaned it out really well too. Then I inserted the first sections of the chimney sweeping brush down into the bore and worked it back and forth removing any creosote along the way. Started adding lengths of each section and repeated this process until I bottomed out. if you have a horoscope camera it would prove to be extremely helpful in doing the inspection of the inner bore of the stove pipe as you could identify any weak or wearing spots within the bore that you can't see from the top or bottom. Do as much of a visual inspection as you can while you are performing this. Pretty simple job but can be dangerous if you don't take the proper safety precautions. This is a great summertime job to do. This is the logical time to do it as the roof is less likely to be slippery and you are mostly done making fires for a couple months.

Link to chimney brush kit: https://amzn.to/3b4JFUc

Scrap Metal Welding Art Project: Wild West Cowboy

Check out my Scrap Metal Welding Art Project: Wild West Cowboy. The boots were made from old shoe savers and the legs of course from a large horseshoe. The body came from some old wrought iron fence pickets from a fence I helped a neighbor up the street tear down in exchange for the metal and a sweet gate (which I refurbished and sold). The spurs were made from car gears. The cowboy hat I made from an old shoe saver as well. The guns were little mini railroad spikes someone gave me. The rope and lasso I made from old chainsaw chain by welding each link together.

Link to Lincoln Welder: https://amzn.to/2Vt0zFv

DIY How to Make the Best and Easiest Spicy Pickled Eggs | Anyone Can Do ...

This no brainer spicy pickled egg making method is wonderful for a number of reasons. One of the big ones is that you get to reuse your pickling juice from your pepper jar or pickle jar. Rather than dump that juice down the drain just add some boiled eggs and let sit in the refrigerator for a week. They are really really good the longer you let them sit.

Amazon book on pickling: https://amzn.to/34rxBtD

How to Cook Delicious Crawdads/Mudbugs/Crayfish

We had a great day out at the lake catching crawdads. We used a combination of methods. We used the primitive method of diving down under water, flipping over the rocks and grabbing them. We also used a home made crawdad trap.

They turned out really good.
Step 1: Bring pot of water to a boil and add Johnny's Seasoning and some Old Bay
Step 2: The crawdads will turn orange
Step 3: Boil for about 5 to 10 minutes
Step 4: Remove from heat and cool. Run under cold water (optional)
Step 5: Melt some butter with garlic. Serve it up at enjoy!

Link to crawfish trap: https://amzn.to/34tUPPV

DIY Easy SecurityTag Removal Process-Quick Detachment Method

DIY Easy Security Ink Tag Removal Process-Quick Detachment Method. Extra care must be taken with regards to safety when using this method as the clothing item could easy get wrapped around the grinder and you could lose a finger or a hand. This method is not recommended for the Ink capsule style tags as the ink will spray everywhere if it gets ground into by the pedestal grinder. All proper safety precautions must be observed when using this method. Better yet, I recommend you do not use this method as it's highly dangerous. I chose to use this method as I live far away from the mall and didn't want to make a trip all the way back there to have to bother with the holiday driving, parking, crowds, waiting in line a the store, just to get this tag removed so for me it was easier to do it myself. This actually worked really well and didn't cause any damage to myself or the piece of clothing that I bought. I just ground the whole thing off a little bit at a time and it only took a few minutes.

Rare earth magnets: https://amzn.to/39V4mAl

Chain Link Fence to Cedar Plank Fence | Metal to Wood Interface Corner Fence Joint Intersection

I have a chainlink fence up one side and a cedar fence perpendicular to it. I had to tie the two in together at the corner. The the use of some modified galvanized chain link fence brackets was was able to bolt the bracket (galvanized steel end band) onto the chain link fence while securing to the fence with some washers and screws.The galvanized steel end bands came from Lowe's but you can typically get them at any store that sells chain link fences. Galvanized Steel End Bands: https://amzn.to/34mwhrV

DIY How to Grill Eggplant | Super Easy No brainer recipe | Beginner's "F...

Eggplant is an excellent medium in that it really takes on whatever flavor you decide you want to give it, much like a blank canvas. In this tutorial I kept it simple and just did olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. I make all kinds of versions of this though, making some Mexican style, Italian, and Asian style eggplant recipes. I'd say the best though, are Indian Curry Eggplant Dishes.

Link to nice gas grill: https://amzn.to/2UObM4m

DIY How to Grill Mangoes | What's better than a Mango? | Answer: Another...

My love for mango's can only be shown here when I throw them on the barbie and grill them up. I added no extra ingredients and their natural sugars came out and the result was delicious. If you really want to spice this process up:
1. Coat with Sliced Mangos with Melted Butter
2. Sprinkled with Brown Sugar or Regular Sugar
3. Cayenne Pepper for a kick at the end

You won't be disappointed either way. Grilling these mangos is a nice addition to your menu for either just yourself of when entertaining friends. Follow the three steps above to really set this off.
Grill from Amazon: https://amzn.to/349gCvX

DIY Lockdown Fix-it Project | How to Fix Schwinn Brand Bike Basket | Bel...

My Schwinn Brand Bicycle front mounted basket has gotten a ton of use and has had the weight limit put to the test many times. It's been a good basket, hauled many things, survived and accident, been left in the rain and left in the glaring sun. It got abused so much so that it rusted a little and broke.
I couldn't see tossing it out over some normal aging, so it seemed like a good idea just to repair it. I used some Belzona, which is a two part epoxy to patch it up. I gave it overnight to dry and then painted it the next day.

Link to buy this quick release front basket: https://amzn.to/2IoHO1B

Link to my video on installing a new one of these: https://youtu.be/RzGwRsnZ5Ws

DIY Beer | Brewer's Best Robust Porter | Basic Step by Step "For Dummies...

DIY Home Brew: Hefeweizen | Craft a Brew Beer Recipe Kit | Start to Fini...

DIY Beer | Kolsch | Brewer's Best Beer Kit | One Month From Start to Fin...

DIY Home Brew | English Brown Ale | Craft Beer Recipe Kit | Brewing to T...

Follow along step by step during the video.  DIY Home Brew | English Brown Ale | Craft Beer Recipe Kit | Brewing to Taste Test. This turned out really good and got better after 3 to 4 weeks.
The first step was pouring about 2.5 to 3 gallons of filtered water into my brewpot. This brew kit came with grains to steep and make the wort as well as liquid malt extract and dried malt extract. The grains must be steeped in the brewpot. Once you steep them, much like tea, don't squeeze the grain bag after steeping, rather just let it drain. This is what make the wonderful wort. Now bring the wort to a rolling boil and add the liquid malt extract, the aromatic hops and the dried malt extract. Boil it for around and hour then cool it down as quickly in an ice bath or use a wort chiller. Once cooled down I then added the wort to my fermenter and added filtered water to the 23L mark. I then added the yeast. Once the yeast is added the brewing is complete. Now I let it ferment for 2 weeks. Once the 2 weeks was up I bottled it. I mixed and added priming sugar to the fermented brew right before bottling. After bottling I let it sit in the bottle for minimum of two weeks. Before partaking, I placed in the refrigerator to chill.

Here's the link to it: https://amzn.to/2TR2nag

DIY Home Brew | Octoberfest with Mosaic Hops | Craft & Brew Beer Recipe Kit

DIY Home Brew | Octoberfest with Mosaic Hops | Craft & Brew Beer Recipe Kit. I was very happy with the way this turned out. I had to use Mosaic hops b/c when this kit showed up the package had been damaged and the hops missing. I had some mosaic hops on hand so I used those. I turned out amazing tasting and very unexpectedly unique. These beer kits make the best beer. I don't buy beer at the store anymore since making my own. Making your own beer gives you a deeper appreciation for it. You realize what goes into making it and the ingredients involved. You can have this brewed on your brew day in less than two hours. I left it in the fermenter for two weeks, then two more weeks after bottling.

DIY Home Brew: Northern Brewer | Dead Ringer India Pale Ale Kit

I ordered this awesome beer kit from amazon. In this DIY Home Brew: Northern Brewer | Dead Ringer India Pale Ale Kit video, I take you step by step through unboxing, brewing and taste testing. This was ready to drink in just over a month. The first thing I did was heat approx 2.5 gallons of filtered water to 155F or approx 68F. Then take the provided grains, pour them into the grain bag, tie off the grain bag and place it into the water once it reaches temp. Maintain that temperature, no higher and no lower (plus or minus a couple degrees), and let it steep for 20 to 30 minutes. Once 20 to 30 minutes has elapsed, pull out the grain bag and let drain over the newly created wort. Don't squeeze it. Then it's time to bring the wort to a slow rolling boil. Total boiling time will be 60 minutes. Once boiling add the liquid malt extract. and stir in well. While it's boiling I added cool filtered water to the fermenter. I then added hops at 10 minutes time intervals and stirred them in. Once 60 minutes in complete I transferred the wort immediately to an ice bath. Once completely cooled I transferred (siphoned) the wort to the fermenter and topped it off with some additional filtered water. I then added the yeast and shook it around a little. Then I installed the air lock and let the brew sit for a couple weeks in a dark area. After a couple weeks I transferred it to a separate fermenter that was actually only used as a bottle filler and then mixed and added some hops and the priming sugar solution to give the brew carbonation. I then bottled it and let it sit for a couple weeks before sampling.

DIY How to Easily Clean Your Wal-Mart Above Ground Pool with Garden Hos...

Keep that dirty pool clean following these steps in my DIY How to Easily Clean Your Wal-Mart Pool with Garden Hose & Water Vacuum Attachment video. This pool was a great purchase from Wal-Mart as I used it for 4 or 5 years. Honestly, I figured it would be a typical 1 season then toss it type of deal so I was impressed by how long it lasted. I actually was able to sell it for about 50 bucks. They are nice because they come with patch kits and cleaning accessories that you can really use. I never did have to patch it but once the hot season was over I made sure to clean it out well before storing, then stored it on a pallet fastened down with some rope and took apart all of the electrical and plumbing components and made sure they were stored in a dry place and kept segregated so I knew how to assemble it the following year. I recommend either setting this up on grass and/or a layer of sand underneath. Any rocks or jagged edges will be felt along the bottom once the weight of the water takes it's effect on the bottom.
Cleaning this pool is really easy and they made a nice attachment to hook up to your garden hose. It's the vacuum looking accessory. You thread in your garden hose and then tie the white filter bag around the exit port. I found it helpful to use extra banding to hold the bag on. You can use zip ties, rubber bands, hair ties, etc to do this. This will make sure the bag will stay on and withstand the pressure of the garden hose. It works well. You just run this thing along the bottom of the pool and once the bag gets filled up you secure the water and dump the bag out and repeat. The more you do this the better because if you wait too long to clean your pool the longer it takes to clean. If you have trees around those leaves and pine needles love to land in your pool. The screen with the pole attachment works well too especially for insect removal. The bees and insects love to land in the pool as well so this is a great accessory. Happy swimming and cleaning. 

How to Safely Change a Tire: The Basics | Beginner's Step by Step Easy T...

In order to safely change a tire you'll need a tire iron and a jack. It is best to use a jack stand as well in case your jack fails. Many people get crushed every year by relying on their jack alone. If you absolutely must not use a jack stand than take all precautions to anticipate the vehicle coming down and the jack failing. This means keeping your body and all body parts out of the way between any part of the vehicle and the ground.
The first step is to make sure the vehicle is on flat ground. To be super safe place two wheel chocks on both sides of any wheel that is not to be changed out. Loosen the lug nuts (with the lug wrench) on the wheel before jacking it up. Then jack up the vehicle with a jack using part of the vehicle's frame as closest to the wheel/tire you are changing out treating the situation as if the jack will fail, slide the jack stand under the frame so it's snug and will hold if the jack should fail. Finish loosening the lug nuts on the wheel and remove them and set the aside. Remove the wheel and plug the spare on. Hand tighten the lug nuts on the new wheel getting them as hand tight as possible in a star pattern. Carefully remove the jack stand and lower the jack. Now tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern. If you used wheel chocks remove those now. Drive slowly to the nearest tire service station to get your tire repaired as soon as possible. Don't drive on the spare for longer than necessary as it is only made to be used as a temporary crutch.

DIY How to Remove and Clean Clothes Dryer Vent Ducting for Fire Prevention

In this DIY How to Remove and Clean Clothes Dryer Vent Ducting for Fire Prevention Video I take you step by step through this simple yet necessary process. Many fires are started every year from lack of cleaning of dryer vent ducts. Once this method and processed is used, your ducting will be just like new. The first thing to do is remove and replace the slinky looking  aluminum vent that connects the dryer to the hard vent. This is usually accomplished by the loosening and removal of the large hose clamp, typically a flathead fastener.

Once I got this old dryer vent removed I used my shop vac and got the big stuff out. If you are not planning on disassembling the whole thing you need to be able to have enough shop vac hose to reach the full length of the whole vent run or at least enough so that you can reach the remaining distance from the outside or opposite side. In the case in the video I decided to remove the whole thing and actually replace the old vent with brand new stuff. The existing was at least 20 years old and was corroded, old and sagging. If you wanted to re-use the existing vent ducting and remove it for cleaning, bring it outside and blow it out with an air compressor. There is a good chance you'll still have some scum that won't readily blow out with an air compressor so you'll need to figure out how to manually remove it. Many times this can be done with a rag or some type of cleaning brush. If you don't remove the old scum and reinstall it, it will be a starting point for new dryer vent bi-products to accumulate reducing the time that you'll need to clean it out again. When reinstalling be sure that the seams are facing the direction of flow so it won't be a sticking point for debris to collect. Once you get your vent ducting run all cleaned out and re-assembled it will give you piece of mind that you've reduced the chances of a dryer vent duct fire.

DIY How to Install Pre-Fabricated Deck Railing and Posts Quickly

This pre-fabricated deck railing set up was purchased at Lowe's. It was a little more than I wanted to pay and wasn't completely top quality but it was able to be constructed quickly and effectively fit the billet of having a deck rail in place on this second story outside deck. The reason I needed a new deck was because the old one had been attacked by carpenter ants in many places so after exterminating all of the carpenter ants I removed the old deck. It made for some good dry backyard bonfire wood. I then took perimeter measurements and figured out how much deck rail I would need. This pre-fabbed railing was a little more than I really wanted to pay so I didn't want to overestimate. I got my materials home and then kind of layer it out to so I could get a visual on how it went together. The first step in construction was to install the 4 X4 posts. I secured them to the outside of the deck with lag bolts, of course, pre-drilling them before sinking the lag bolt in. Since I was a one man show I was able to clamp them into place before permanently securing them. I used two lag bolts per post. Same goes for the rails. I roughly fit them up before  securing them. Pre-drilled the holes then used weather proof drywall screws to hold them in. I pre-drilled the holes using a bit slightly smaller than the screw itself. Since each rail section was a set length I ended up having to trim a little off of one. I measured twice to make sure I had the correct length. I used my hand held power saw to whack the extra part off. Overall this deck rail was super easy to install and had it done in just a few hours as I took my time installing it. The pro's are that is was quick to install, it looked attractive and matched the design of the house, was plenty sturdy (sturdy enough to lean against), the wood was already pre-stained,  and was very simple to install by myself. The only negatives were that I wish the wood was a little thicker on the rails themselves and the other is that this set up wasn't conducive to a simple gutter system if you wanted to put one on.



Here's a link on amazon for the quick grip clamps I used here. I use these for a number projects as well:



Quick Grip Clamps: https://amzn.to/3akRzIP

MACTREM Brand LED Ring Light Kit-Unboxing, Assembly, Use and Review; Par...

MACTREM Brand LED Ring Light Kit-Unboxing, Assembly and Review; Part# M-A001. This light assembly is super easy to put together and use. The light has many different levels of lighting as well as different types of light (i.e. white light, yellow light, etc.). This is all adjusted on a switch adjuster that is very user friendly. Great for pictures and videos. There are actually two assemblies with this kit. One for the light and one for your phone/camera. This kit comes with two versatile tripods so you can adjust both your camera and light at any angel you wish. Using the contents of this hit will fully enhance your filming and photography experience. It plugs into a USB which I demonstrate can be operated off of a lap top or a plug in the wall. This would also be a nice addition for the ladies who are doing their make up.
Here's the amazon link: https://amzn.to/30cyNyW

DIY Home Brew: Morgans Hazy Mosaic Centennial IPA-Brewing, Bottling and ...

For this delicious home brew I used liquid malt extract made by Morgan's (Frontier IPA) and dry spray malt hopped light. This sucker turned out wonderful. I used Centennial and Mosaic hops. No boiling was involved or needed at all in this brewing session. The hopping technique was dry hopping. I just simply mixed the ingredients in the fermenter along with some hot filtered water (and cold) and dry hopped the two different hops mixed into one bag. Then used the brewers yeast that came with the Morgans liquid malt extract. I made sure to add the yeast when the wort was at correct temperature. I placed the top on and waited for two weeks. Two weeks later I bottled it. Was ready to drink two weeks after that. This was a no brainer tasty  beer project. Great fun and rewarding hobby. I just use my Cooper's DIY beer kit I got off amazon. Here's the link to it below. This is a great  super easy way to get started.



Cooper's DIY Beer Kit: https://amzn.to/2TkzeWt