Showing posts with label advice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label advice. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

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

Monday, April 6, 2020

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:
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Thursday, November 14, 2019

Error Code P0411 and Air Recirculation Pump Repair



This error code was able to be fixed by using this method. This type of fix is not meant to be a long term or textbook fix. This is merely a short term band aid to get the error code to stop appearing. I had my music playing in the background while I was talking so I had to put music over the words in the video to avoid copyright issues. In this instance the case for the air circulation pump was leaking so it needed to be secured back together. In order to do this properly it would need to be removed. This is entirely possible, however, it would take a long time and a lot of effort. I decided to see what I could do to secure it in place. I first triad to use zip ties to secure the air circulation pump housing back together using zip ties. This didn't work the best because the zip ties' tensile strength wouldn't hold up during tightening. I decided to use some wire instead by cutting it into manageable lengths, running it through the hole, then tightening it down with a pair of hemostats. This took a long time and a lot of persistence but it worked and proved to be easier then pulling the whole thing out. The air circulation pump stayed together and the error code was reset. I did have to take it back into the auto parts store in order for the code to be removed as I had no code reading unit.
Error Code P0411 and Air Recirculation Pump Repair
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Sunday, September 8, 2019

Hotpoint Brand Oven Light Bulb Installation


DIY "How to" Hotpoint Brand Oven Light Bulb Installation Tutorial Instructional Demonstration. If you know how to do this then its very easy, but for those of us who don't, well...it can take a minute or two to figure out. If you watch this video, I will show you exactly how to replace the bulb in your Hotpoint Brand Oven. Many people just leave the light bulb in the burned out state for the life of the oven. I couldn't imagine not being able to see what's cooking or what it's looking like.
Many people, like myself are procrastinators. "Well the oven light is out" is what you may tell yourself. It's tough to get in there and get after it as it's one of those things that you can make do without. That being said, it's much nicer to have a working oven light than not. So if you can find the gumption to change out the light bulb, pop open the oven door and get after it. The first thing you want to do is take the securing wire and push or pull it off to the side. This is your first access point to getting this done. Be careful not to drop the glass that goes over it as you do. You can do this all with one hand no problem. So what you want to do is move the wire over while keeping some pressure on the glass and once the wire is pushed over, than sort of captivate and capture the glass. This will allow you to gain access to the light bulb. You will need a headlamp or flashlight for this job. Now take the existing light bulb and unscrew it. Now take your new one and screw it in.
Anyway, hope this little quick video helps you out. Good luck!

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Sunday, May 12, 2019

Project Source Brand Overhead Ceiling Light Fixture Installation-Model#0...


This Project Source brand overhead house light is fairly easy to put it in especially if its just a swap out for and older one. Just like in this case the existing wires and hole were already there.
The very first thing you want to make sure you do is turn off the power. Use a volt meter to verify that the power is off before you start as well just to make sure you've got the correct circuit. One thing I like to do as an added safety measure is to turn off the light switch as well. This way, if you've turned off the wrong circuit and happen to get unlucky enough to get a faulty volt meter, than you've got a third barrier from you getting shocked.



Sunday, March 17, 2019

How to Replace Dead Doorbell Batteries For Dummies



The batteries on this model of doorbell can be located by gently prying out the upper top little panel section. It's a small battery drawer-like slide piece that comes out. I used a flathead screwdriver. You can see that there is a test button on the front of the doorbell. As can be heard in the video, when the button is pushed before the battery change out, there is a barely audible sound. Once  the batteries are changed out it is obvious that the doorbell is functioning as it should when the test button is depressed again.

Saturday, February 9, 2019

DIY Welding Fabrication Project: Freestanding Metal Fire Pit from Refrid...



This was a very fun welding fabrication project.  Although I had a couple fire pits this one fit really well onto the back patio for use making smaller fires. My neighbor, who is an automotive mechanic, gave me an old empty coolant container. Knowing I was a welder who liked to tinker and weld junk metal together, he always brings me interesting parts to make stuff from.

I made sure it was empty by drilling a hole into the top first just to be sure there wasn't anything left in it. Using an electric corded angle grinder I cut the top off the container. There was a weld seam around it that I used as a guide or cut line.  I had some 1/4" wide flatbar laying around that I bent into a circle matching the same diameter as the tank. The flatbar was very soft so I was able to bend it by hand and weld the end together. Using the same size flatcar, I cut 4 riser pieces approximately 6" long and ground the mil scale off the ends to shiny metal. This makes a better surface to weld. I then welded those risers to the bottom larger portion of the container. I then welded the circular flatbar piece to the 4 risers. This portion is in an effort to create somewhat of an access or viewing window to the flames that will live inside the tank as well as create a seat for the top lid to set upon. I had some wire mesh laying around to it seemed natural to cut out a section and wire tie it to the viewing window (access) portion of the fire pit. I would have like to weld it in place but it's too thin so I decided to use metal wire instead. I drilled holes to for which to run the wire through and secure it in place.

For the legs, I had some rebar laying around so it seemed like a good idea to use these to bring it off the ground a bit. While welding these it's important to focus your heat on the rebar as the tank wall is very thin. If you sit on the tank wall too long or apply too much heat to it, you'll blow right through the wall. I tacked them all in place first and didn't get in a hurry thereby keeping them cool before proceeding to weld more.

I had some other bent round stock laying around so it seemed like a good use for some handles to move the thing with. I cut and welded those on in the same fashion as the legs.

I went and purchased a can of high heat paint for the local hardware store and applied a couple coats. I was very happy with the results. The guitar playing is me just messing around as these videos are an excuse for me to play and use it for theme music.