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Protect Bathtub & Shower Metal Drain Trim From Damage By Muriatic Acid
Muriatic acid will damage the metal drain trim around a bathtub or shower drain. When I use muriatic acid (hydrochloric acid) to remove hard water stains from a bathtub or shower pan, I use plumber's putty tape to protect the metal drain trim from damage by muriatic acid.
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Remove Latex Caulking from Bathtubs, Showers, Tub & Shower Doors, Sinks
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I use denatured alcohol how to remove latex caulking from bathtubs, showers, bathtub and shower surrounds, shower doors, bathroom and kitchen sinks and just about any other surface. Denatured alcohol will remove latex caulking from from fiberglass, fiber reinforced plastic (FRP), ceramic and porcelain tiles bathtubs and showers. If you DIY, denatured alcohol is a must have. If you'd like to don...
Metal Corner Bead in a Bathroom | Rust
zhlédnutí 4,7KPřed rokem
I don't use metal corner bead on drywall in a bathroom because it will rust. I use vinyl corner bead in any area prone to moisture. Vinyl corner bead won't rust or dent, but metal corner bead will rust and dent. Also, when I install corner bead, I fasten it with drywall nails or screws to avoid and minimize cracks in the joint compound and walls. If you'd like to donate: paypal.me/frugaldiy1 //...
Silicone Caulking | Paint & Primer Won't Stick
zhlédnutí 2,6KPřed rokem
Silicone sealant is a great caulking, but it's limited in its applicant. Primer and paint will not adhere to silicone sealant. If you paint over silicone caulking the paint will crack and fail. Nothing will stick to cured silicone sealant, including other caulking and silicone caulking itself. When silicone sealant is cured or it fails, it's very difficult to remove. If you want to prime and pa...
Replace Car Battery
zhlédnutí 490Před rokem
How to change a car or truck battery. If the battery terminal clamps have battery acid on them, I use baking baking soda and water to remove the battery acid. I use battery felt pads and dielectric grease to prevent battery acid corrosion on the battery posts and terminals. If you'd like to donate: paypal.me/frugaldiy1 Battery Terminal & Post Cleaner: amzn.to/3Yy3Jan Battery Felt Pads with Anti...
10 Ways to Fix Recessed Outlets & Light Switches
zhlédnutí 2,6KPřed rokem
Use items around your home to fix sunken outlets and light switches. If you add backsplash, tile or paneling to a wall, you'll need to fix recessed outlets and light switches. Outlet & Light Switch Spacers: amzn.to/3P1TE1q Plug In Outlet Tester: amzn.to/3H8dVAd Electrical Pen Tester: amzn.to/3un2RaR //DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description area contain affiliate links. If you click on o...
Hardie Plank Level First Row and Installation Tips
zhlédnutí 23KPřed rokem
I'll show you how we installed and leveled the first row of James Hardie plank lap siding. James Hardie installation instructions call for 1 1/4" starter strip, an 1/8" gap between the Hardie plank and the trim, factory cut edges in the field joints and primer on cut plank edges. PestPlug: amzn.to/3TX4Pcj Vulkem 116: amzn.to/3tVmjuZ GRK Screws: amzn.to/3i7CnqT Gecko Gauges: amzn.to/3XspKqA Tyve...
Change Oil in Car or Truck
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How to change engine oil and the oil filter in your car or truck.
Fix Uneven Plane Before Installing Hardie Plank Lap Siding
zhlédnutí 1,1KPřed rokem
I'm replacing the vertical siding on my house with Hardie Plank lap siding. Above the two top plates on the gable ends, a 2x4 is nailed on its side to offset and overlap the upper vertical siding from the lower vertical siding. We used two pieces of plywood sheathing to fix the uneven wall surface so the Hardie Plank siding had a smooth transition and would lay flat.
Kill & Prevent Termites (& Other Insects) | Quick, Effective DIY Treatment to Get Rid of Termites
zhlédnutí 1,6KPřed rokem
Have termites? Kill and prevent termites with Termidor SC. I've used Termidor SC for many years to kill active termite infestations and to prevent termite infestations. Termidor SC is an effective and cost-effective DIY treatment that quickly kills termites and prevents termite infestation for 10 years. I purchase Termidor SC from sellers on eBay because I've found the best prices on eBay. //DI...
Move Sill Plate That Overhangs Foundation Wall
zhlédnutí 1,4KPřed rokem
Sill plate not flush with the foundation wall or overhangs the foundation wall? We drilled around a foundation bolt and then used a sledge hammer to move the sill plate flush with the foundation wall, so the Hardie Plank lap siding will not have waves in it. If the sill plate overhangs the foundation wall, lap siding and vertical siding will have waves in it.
Flash Utility Box to Keep Water Out
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How to flash a utility box to keep water out. We use galvanized metal, tin snips and a metal bender to flash and weatherproof a telephone utility box. The metal flashing keeps water out of the utility box and the home. Butyl Tape: amzn.to/3d15Hxc Metal Bender: amzn.to/3xcSHvn Tin Snips, Flat Blade: amzn.to/3RPa4KA Aviation (Tin) Snip: amzn.to/3DfhuTt //DISCLAIMER: Links included in this descrip...
Remove Stuck or Stripped Screw or Bolt | Remove Screw or Bolt With No Head
zhlédnutí 9KPřed rokem
Use Vice-Grips or locking pliers to remove screws and bolts that are stuck or stripped. Use Vice-Grips or locking pliers to remove screws or bolts with no head. If you'd like to donate: buymeacoffee.com/frugaldiy paypal.me/frugaldiy1 VISE-GRIP Locking Pliers, 10 Inch: amzn.to/3ctTvou //DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description area contain affiliate links. If you click on one of the links ...
Remove Latex Paint
zhlédnutí 10KPřed 2 lety
Use denatured alcohol to remove latex paint. Use mineral spirits to remove oil-based paint. Denatured Alcohol: amzn.to/3C5G20G 5-n-1 Tool: amzn.to/3AluvJi //DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description area contain affiliate links. If you click on one of the links and purchase a product, I will receive a small commission.
Paint Drying Rack for Hardie Plank, Lap Siding & Vertical Siding
zhlédnutí 1,4KPřed 2 lety
I made a paint drying rack out of 2"x 3" and 2" x 4" wood and some wood blocks to dry and store my prepainted Hardie Plank lap siding. You can make and use the drying rack for painting or staining any lap siding, vertical siding, exterior or interior trim, exterior or interior doors and cabinets doors.
Build Temporary Fence and Gate | No Concrete Needed
zhlédnutí 2KPřed 2 lety
Build Temporary Fence and Gate | No Concrete Needed
How to Level Siding with Water Level | Install Horizontal & Vertical Siding Level | Hardie Siding
zhlédnutí 1,4KPřed 2 lety
How to Level Siding with Water Level | Install Horizontal & Vertical Siding Level | Hardie Siding
Recharge Car A/C System | 134a Refrigerant
zhlédnutí 14KPřed 2 lety
Recharge Car A/C System | 134a Refrigerant
Pull Vacuum on Vehicle AC System | 134a Refrigerant
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Pull Vacuum on Vehicle AC System | 134a Refrigerant
Replace A/C Receiver Drier | Toyota Sienna 1st Generation
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Replace A/C Receiver Drier | Toyota Sienna 1st Generation
Calibrate AC Manifold Gauges (Before You Use Them)
zhlédnutí 4,6KPřed 2 lety
Calibrate AC Manifold Gauges (Before You Use Them)
Remove Brick Hearth | Cold Chisels & Demolition Hammer
zhlédnutí 11KPřed 2 lety
Remove Brick Hearth | Cold Chisels & Demolition Hammer
Replace Water Heater Igniter Switch | Honeywell Gas Valve
zhlédnutí 40KPřed 2 lety
Replace Water Heater Igniter Switch | Honeywell Gas Valve
Troubleshoot Gas Dryer | Dryer Won't Heat, Won't Start, Won't Stop, Dry Time Too Long, Dries Too Hot
zhlédnutí 106KPřed 2 lety
Troubleshoot Gas Dryer | Dryer Won't Heat, Won't Start, Won't Stop, Dry Time Too Long, Dries Too Hot
Fix Leaking or Dripping Kitchen Faucet | Single Handle | Delta, Peerless
zhlédnutí 162KPřed 2 lety
Fix Leaking or Dripping Kitchen Faucet | Single Handle | Delta, Peerless
Replace Dryer Motor | Kenmore 90 Series | Dryer Squealing, Grinding, Humming Noise, Won't Start
zhlédnutí 19KPřed 2 lety
Replace Dryer Motor | Kenmore 90 Series | Dryer Squealing, Grinding, Humming Noise, Won't Start
Replace Dryer Rollers | Kenmore 90 Series | Dryer Squealing, Squeaking, Wobbling, Thumping Noise
zhlédnutí 6KPřed 2 lety
Replace Dryer Rollers | Kenmore 90 Series | Dryer Squealing, Squeaking, Wobbling, Thumping Noise
Fix Leaking Shower Head or Bathtub Faucet | Rebuild & Replace Shower Valve
zhlédnutí 702KPřed 2 lety
Fix Leaking Shower Head or Bathtub Faucet | Rebuild & Replace Shower Valve
Fantastic! This worked perfectly. Thank you!!!
Ty worked perfectly!!!!!! Ty again
Excellent video. The explanations are gold. Heads and shoulders above the rest. So helpful. Thank you!!
Thank you, You helped me and got my Hot water tank back up and running.
Great tutorial, but I have no idea how to identify what brand and model my faucet is in order to purchase seats and springs. Guess I'll have to buy a whole new faucet.
Amazing! the valve seat wrench was the missing link to fixing ours!!! I knew the problem but not sure how to get them out! thank you a million
Hmmm....no mention of groove worn into the crank side of the pulley. It can be a problem.
God bless you.
And you too.
Thank you now I know how to replace it. What’s the best way to clean the top of the stove so they don’t click all day? ❤ 👍🏻
Excellent tutorial! Thank you!
After checking everything else, it seems I have a coil issue. To make sure, since I don’t have a viewing hole to see the flame, I turned off all the lights to make the entire room was pitch black. I also put some aluminum foil in a spot where it didn’t touch anything but hopefully would reflect some light for me to see, though i actually don’t think it was needed. After the dryer was turned on, I saw that the igniter turned on twice (giving a bright red-yellow glow each time) and the gas lighting up twice, giving a faint but visible blueish glow. After that, the gas wouldn’t light up anymore. I immediately turned the dryer off, unplugged it, quickly removed both coils to test on a multimeter (you don’t have to be super rushed, it’ll stay bad for a while), and saw that one of them didn’t give any ohms. After letting it cool down, I tested it again, and sure enough I got a reading. Did all of this twice (ensures I only need to “cut once”). To OP, thank you so much for this video, I really appreciate it! Hopefully I can get this all repaired up. I’m so tired at this point @_@
My temperature adjustment never worked from day one, how do I know if its the circuit board or the temperature sensor? My water has always been blazing hot can't turn it down. Does not show any codes, heater is six plus years old running good on LP.
great video made repairs too easy, just waiting for my parts from amazon $10 for 4 sensors!!
This is the best!! Thank you
I've watched hundreds of youtube videos on many many subjects, and this is definitely one of, if not the best how to video and commentary I've seen. Thank you. Now to try and put it to test..
Great video. I would like to recommend before removing the burner. Remove the pilot tube and verify you have gas coming out of the valve. Next like you mention blow out the pilot tube. Make sure your thermal switch isn’t tripped and try to light the pilot. Most of the time that works. Unless it’s a bad thermopile it will light.
Can't believe your channel hasn't been suggested to me before! Fantastic explanation with no filler "We bought this car and lemme tell yall the story of my sick sisters journey when the AC went out...." that always seems to go along with a lot of other DIY and How To channels!!!! Very well filmed and demonstrated. Clear, concise language and giving all the names for the pulley/clutch/ etc. People call the same part 5 different names sometimes and it confuses me sometimes. Thanks for making this because I am definitely going to use your channel and this video in the future!!! Cheers from Missouri in 2024!
@FRUGAL DIY: Thank you so much for your tutorial, but what’s the chance are our water heater don’t have a spark need to replace this switch, or thermopile? Thank you!
Gas valves are not $50 today in 2024... between $150-$200
Is it normal to have 2 coils with the same 2 pi ns? I only see Amazon sell combo of 3 +2 pins combo. I tested all the stuff that I can but everything pass within range. The only thing that you mention was the false positive testing on coils. My last hope is to replace those 2 coils. :-(
Does the board act as the thermostat?
So I just wanted to say you are amazing. We followed your troubleshooting videos step by step and it worked.ultimately found the thermoswitch had tripped. Likely from the amount of debris inside the protective shell on our heater which is outside. Wish we had heard you say the part about holding the pilot button in until the lights blink earlier might have saved us a few steps.
thank you for the effort and sharing. BIG thumbs up.
Amazing a great video can be done without f bombs. Good video.
So when I try to turn on the burners to the right the burners on the left both spark up. Wish me luck lol
To be honest, this is the most detailed AC pulley replacement video I have ever watched on CZcams by far. Excellent work and grateful for your work.
Very thorough
I noticed that my gauges were way off. Tried to figure out why and then duh!! I had moved from 1200' above sea level to 5000'. Used your video to confirm how to adjust. Thanks.
I sprayed wd40 and let's see how
Looks good
Thank you so much for that help. AMAZING!!!!!!
Very helpful video, you do an awesome job of explaining things well. Now I have to buy one of those graduated removal tools, but it's bound to be cheaper than a service call. Thank you so much.
I just want to agree with numerous other compliments about how great a video this is. I appreciate the fact that you took the time to explain each step in detail, and how it could possibly relate to the overall effort to solve the problem. Other videos often show you what they did after they’ve already done it, but that’s not really ‘teaching’. You clearly showed how to do each step, which was awesome and amazing. Thank you.
My igniter does not work. Does that mean I need a new hot water heater?
You have by far the best most complete video on this subject. thank you.
Your are by far the best at this than I've seen across youtube. Your attention to detail is fantastic and your troubleshooting processes are very well done. You helped me solve what turned out to be a complex problem that actually was very simple to solve in the end because of your great video. Thank you!!
Mine starts has the flame come on for a few seconds then shuts off with an error code of E01. It's a Bosch. I bench tested the flame sensor and it never opens. Could this be why or something else?
Thanks!
Informative video, thank you for sharing it!
best appliance repair w/ explanatoion i've seen... just awesome
great job ladys
Great video thank you some much ma'am, you're the best.
I don't think I've ever done a review but I am compelled to let Frugal DIY know that her explanation is superb! Thank you...
Well thank you, Jim. I appreciate that very much. I'm glad you found my video worth watching. ;)
I appreciate your informative instructions. I just completed problem solving my gas dryer following your helpful steps. Thank you so much.
You're welcome, Alan. ;)
GE makes it much easier to replace the igniter than fridgidair crown serise model. You have to remove all top componants and entire wiring system to each igniter....it's a ridiculous set up and likely used to force buying a new appliance !
yes ! had to do it twice but it worked! thank you
Best video for this repair I've seen yet.👍 But for whatever reason, I Cannot get the seats & springs to seat. Been working with the both sides for over 2 days, meaning running outside turning water on only for a few minutes at a time because since they're not seated, now instead of the dripping faucet that I started with, I now have a running one. I've tried pressing with my fingers, and with various rounded ends of different tools. Even with the ball itself (Wondered why I didn't think of that long ago🙄. And was sure that would work👍😁. NOT). I've even tried, while pressing down, using the point of a steak knife, 'wedging it in' all around... Would just replace the whole faucet, but 'things' underneath the sink are so old and corroded 😳... I don't want to go from almost psycho to absolute madness (Undersink leak?!? Under house leak?!?!?! Just bury me now ⚰). Any advice, anyone??? And to those of you with 'funny bones'🙄, please don't suggest a plumber. Not unless you're paying. Added-- Oh. I also tried a different set of seats and springs.
Thank you so much for your comment. ;)
Where can you buy water heater burner assembly? Please, if anyone knows, send the website, or the telephone number to call, thank you.
Ladies, I've got a Mercedes ML500 SUV ripped apart all over my garage as I rebuild/replace the rear suspension and CV's. Your detailed explanation was excellent and will help me replace the CV axle seals the right way. I looked a bunch for this kind of details about MBZ's seals and couldn't find it. Bless your hearts. 😉😘
So when they warm up that causes the failure. Now that makes sense. When they are cold they pass the resistance tests. For 27.00 replace them.
Thank you for the clear easy to follow instructions