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Born Handy is a channel about the random things a Handyman is asked to take on, and how to do them. My videos can range from automotive, to carpentry, and any other "odds & ends" that can fit in between. I try to organize the topics by playlists and end screens, so if you find one subject you like, let me know by commenting, and I can try to get more videos on the topic.
This channel is all about passing knowledge, so I'll be posting tool reviews, how-to's on all sorts of other topics, and any helpful tips that do-it-yourself-er's can benefit from.
Hope you can learn something, and enjoy the video while you do it.
Jason with Born Handy.
This channel is all about passing knowledge, so I'll be posting tool reviews, how-to's on all sorts of other topics, and any helpful tips that do-it-yourself-er's can benefit from.
Hope you can learn something, and enjoy the video while you do it.
Jason with Born Handy.
Forestry Mulcher clearing brush and understory in my back yard.
Clearing the understory of a small forested area so that it can be used by me and the family as a back yard woodland.
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Digging a pond in clay soil. It' was time to get serious, so I dug a well. Part 5.
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The weather was too dry and the pond dam was drying out so much, it was beginning to crack. I was afraid to wait on all of the "slow burn" approaches to work, so we went for the sure fire way to ensure a permanent water source. We had a well dug, and at a production of 30 gallons per minute, the well was the best thing I could have done for the pond.
Digging a pond in clay soil, and collecting more rain water by diverting land drainage. Part 4.
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After a while, it became apparent that I didn't have quite enough land draining into the pond. Luckily, I had two more acres that were draining rainwater straight to the street drainage system. I was able to redirect that water to the pond with a plastic culvert under the driveway.
DIY Security Camera System. Onwote 4k POE with NVR.
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This is a step by step showing you how to install your own POE (power over ethernet) security camera system. You can get good coverage, have remote access by phone, and avoid the monthly service charges that come with your typical "door to door" sold systems. This is my first sponsorship, so if you like what you see here, the best way to let them know is to use the link they've provided to me. ...
Can you actually DIY an air conditioning system? Should you? The Gree Flexx 2 ton Split Heat Pump.
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This is part one of the two part Gree Flexx install. No actual installation in this video. This is just letting you know what you're in for if you think you're headed down that road.
How to insulate a metal building. Can you DIY a 30 x 40 tube steel building? Part three, insulation
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This is all about how I was supposed to insulate my building. I wasn't able to film it all, but I got the majority of what you need to know on insulating a steel tube building while it's being built.
Can you DIY a 30 x 40 tube steel building? Part two, framing a tube steel building.
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Here are a bit more details on the framing. This video was made with the do it yourself metal building folks out there that are in the same place I was in during the framing process. I am NOT a metal building pro, so take my advice with a grain of salt. Still, I am super happy with my new shop, and this is all the stuff I wish I had known before I got started. If you missed part one, I talk mor...
Ten Reasons (plus one) Home Warranty Companies are a Scam
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If you're thinking of getting a home warranty, buyer beware. The first words that come to mind are scam, ripoff, swindle, and fraud. Over the last 4 years, I have personally worked around 2000 home warranty calls from ten (or so) Home Warranty companies, and almost every one of those home owners would have been better off to save their money. This video highlights "some" of the experiences that...
How to hang a Porch Swing under a vinyl ceiling.
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If you want to hand a swing on your porch, but have a vinyl ceiling, here is a quick guide on how to remove the vinyl ceiling, and how to hang the swing.
Can you DIY a 30 x 40 tube steel building? I gave it a try as a complete novice.
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I ordered a 30 x 40 steel tube metal building, and even though I had no experience, I decided to build it myself. This video simply details my experience with the project, and I share my thoughts as the project moved along. If you (or someone you love) is thinking about building their own metal building, make them watch this video first! It just might save you a lot of trouble. A more detailed ...
Digging a pond in clay soil, and improving the spawning season with gravel spawning beds. Part 3.
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Digging a pond in clay soil and improving the spawning season by providing a better spawning substrate for the fish. Sure, bass and bluegill will spawn on the clay, but adding some pea gravel can really improve the hatch rate of the eggs, as well as provide more food for the top predators.
Digging a pond in clay soil, and demolishing a perfectly good storage building. Part 2.
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The first few days of digging a pond in clay soil. Digging a deep pond without actually digging too deep, and how we made fish habitat with the concrete ruble from under the old storage building.
Digging a pond in clay soil. Just a quick intro. Oh, and don't shoot arrows at my house.
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Getting ready to dig a pond in clay soil (common to North Alabama).
What a 2 year old reef tank looks like. The past due update on the Ultimate 75 gallon reef tank.
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Looking into a two year old reef tank, talking about the failures and successes I've had along the way. All fails: Lost fish and corals 1:10 Neglected maintenance 3:45 Neptune COR 20 power supply failure 4:35 Tunze Osmolator failure 6:06 Neptune Apex failure 6:48 Local Fish Store gripes 8:44 WYSIWYG fails 9:46 All wins: No powerheads in a reef tank 11:10 Fish babies and clownfish eggs 12:19 Lon...
Build a model of a Tornado that you can enjoy indoors.
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Build a model of a Tornado that you can enjoy indoors.
Star Trek Computer Build, USS Vengeance in a Rosewill Prism S500 case
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Star Trek Computer Build, USS Vengeance in a Rosewill Prism S500 case
Make slime at home in about 15 minutes.
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Make slime at home in about 15 minutes.
The Ultimate 75 Gallon Aquarium Build Finale. It's done! An overview of the project.
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The Ultimate 75 Gallon Aquarium Build Finale. It's done! An overview of the project.
DIY Hutch Cabinets Part 5. Trim work wins the day, and these are ready for paint.
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DIY Hutch Cabinets Part 5. Trim work wins the day, and these are ready for paint.
DIY Hutch Cabinets Part 4. Drawers make great storage, so let's build some great drawers.
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DIY Hutch Cabinets Part 4. Drawers make great storage, so let's build some great drawers.
DIY Hutch Cabinets Part 3. Hide Aquarium Gear in Plain Sight.
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DIY Hutch Cabinets Part 3. Hide Aquarium Gear in Plain Sight.
High Back Chairs for a Salon can be expensive. How about a DIY chair?
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High Back Chairs for a Salon can be expensive. How about a DIY chair?
DIY Hutch Cabinets, Part 2 Hide Aquarium Gear in Plain Sight!
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DIY Hutch Cabinets, Part 2 Hide Aquarium Gear in Plain Sight!
Change the HID Light Bulb on a Land Rover LR2.
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Change the HID Light Bulb on a Land Rover LR2.
Change the engine mount on a Land Rover LR2 2008 through 2012.
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Change the engine mount on a Land Rover LR2 2008 through 2012.
Land Rover LR2 PCV Valve: Change it out with a little DIY.
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Land Rover LR2 PCV Valve: Change it out with a little DIY.
How to Change the Front and Rear Brake Pads on a 2013 - 2019 Honda Accord LX
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How to Change the Front and Rear Brake Pads on a 2013 - 2019 Honda Accord LX
Greetings from Australia. thank you, it helped me so much to understand how to do for my self. ta
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If you are reviewing how to build a shop, show vids of the process, NOT of you sitting in your office talking!
How much does something like this cost?
Did you do gutters and downspouts?
Custom building but no instructions? The damn company that designed it had drawings and just didn't provide them. Dumb as hell.
Contractors want too dollar because they will find sucker's to pay then whine when they don't police up their subs and won't cut the price when the work is subpar.
Such a helpful video! Thank you for your direct, honest information about the process
How much money was it?
Honestly. My ex coworker introduced me to Choice Home Warranty. His family are sooo hard on a home. They were repairing things unbelievably. I years ago canceled after buying my home because the company that I had covered everything until I need it covered. Anyway Home Choice had been so good to him that I went with them. CHW had been so great to me that I referred over 6 other people. However, I recently ran into an issue with them, but I didn’t let up and they fulfilled/corrected the issue (surprisingly). I had a garbage disposal that needed replacing. That contractor put in an old broken disposal, then returned to replace it with an old rusted garbage disposal (I called CHW and put that contractor out of my home). CHW told me that he had to correct it because they paid him to put a new one in and that they would not pay another contractor to complete/correct the issue. God is good!!! CHW sent a new contractor that said that they came to repair the current one. I told him no sir. I do not want that in my home any longer. He put a request in to replace it and they approved it. Thank You Lord! You are speaking the full truth I WISH THAT I WOULD HAVE RAN ACROSS YOU IN THE BEGINNING!! I paid for a 3yr contract (I don’t like bills) And I’m only 1yr into my contract 😢
I had a guy come in and do some brush mulching on about five acres for me. He did in one day what would have taken me a year to do. Best money I have ever spent, nice video!
I here you brother, some times it's just better getting someone else to do it. Myself is a do it all kind of guy, that being said the older I get and time not being on my side I tend to sub out the work
I know this is a little late to the show, but if you use a single board at about 4 feet long, centered on your 2 studs, you'll have a more stable and secure mounting block that is more easily leveled and stronger.
As a home owner I’m constantly receiving letters from my ex warranty company telling me that I have to renew the policy ..never again”,I’d taken money from my packet to fix some issues ///thank you very good information 👍
You also vastly over estimate the pros skill and knowledge. They hardly ever do a manual j in my area, inverter based heat pumps don’t need it because they have variable compressors, just oversize.
I self installed the mr cool diy 4 zone a few years ago. 1/3rd the cost of the pros and I had fun doing it. It took about 3 days for me and one day for my dad who helped out. No license required, I talked to the town and they said homeowners just need an electrical permit, that’s it. Special tools aren’t that expensive. I just bought crows feet wrenches instead of an hvac torque wrench. Also it’s worked down to 5 degrees fwiw.
If you're building a building, in your neighborhood. Who ya gonna call? 15:41
I hope the Home Warranty Companies that pay you- Fire you Immediately-You are the scam..In good faith you are supposed to represent the Home Warranty Company and it's many benefits
Thank you for helping me understand that this is definitely NOT a one person job! My husband and I are quite handy, but hearing your first hand account of what it takes to put this together, helped convince me that this is best left up to the pros!! Kudos to you for hanging in there and sticking the course, phew! You made it!! And thank you for making this very honest, and helpful video. Cheers!
Great job explaining in detail and reminders throughout!
choice home warranty is a scam and nothing but fraud
Thanks... Helped me decide to get my building put up for me.
Very valuable guidance. To be foretold... is to be forewarned !
You made me glad I hired someone!
Very glad to have found your videos. Ty for sharing your experiences. This video was very helpful to me because I am in a similar situation needing an overgrown pasture cleared...........same monster blackberry bushes with killer thorns!
The contractor should have been the one calling the concrete supplier. Not the customer. Any contractor should be contacting the supplier. It makes the customer experience less stressful.
Great building. Thank you
How close to the edge of the concrete slab were the anchor bolts?
Wow you stole the Creek fisherman music douch
21 MINUTES IN WAS SO WORTH IT LAUGHED MYSELF SILLY ! HE SAYS .........MAYBE I SHOULD HAVE JUST LET THE PROS PUT IT TOGETHER ! LOLOLOL YES! MADE MY DAY!
ALSO KEEP THEM ON 2 feet or 4 feet intervals when you are installing or designing no damn creative bs where you think you know all THERE IS STRUCTURAL REASONS TO DISPLACE WEIGHT IN LOAD BEARING KEEP IT AT 2 or 4 FEET MAX FOR PURLINS ! DESIGN SIMPLY NOW ODD SIZES PEOPLE !
please everyone never do what he did never never never! first never level and cut as you go the structure was cut proper so put it together they move as you install so how do you make proper? USE PYTHAGOREOM THEORY AND SQUARE IT UP AT CORNERS SORNERS ALWAYS GO FIRST NEVER THE DAMN SIDES YOU GET THE CORNERS SQUARED ALWAYS THEN KEEP MOVING THE FRAME TO GO UP UNTIL IT IS TOGETHER IF YOU DID THE CORNER RIGHT FIRST THEN IT WILL SQUARE AND SHOULD BE LEVEL IF YOU DID THE CEMENT CORRECTLY WITH PROPER STONE UNDER THEN LEVEL WHEN POURED AND KEEP THE POSTS SQAURE NEVER NEVER CUT OR LEVL AS YOU GO GET CORNERS RIGHT FIRST THEN GET IT UP AND WALLS WILL BE MOVED TO LINE UP WITH CORNERS NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND NEVER ALTER WALLS GET CORNERS RIGHT THE WALLS LINE WITH CORNERS ! WAIT TILL YOU HAVE IT UP AND GET IT TOGETHER NVER START CUTTING! PLEASE DO NOT DO IT HOW HE DID ! SQAURE THE CORNERS PUT IT UP THE WALLS WILL ALIGN WITH CORNERS !
how the hell did you even get a building permit without plans in to city eh? do not blame supplier over no plans ! you can not even start without you getting plans into building and getting permits so what the f! seriously people like you should not be allowed to try to build anything! that is safety risk you cut parts without even a frame together the cement is what you level and you yelled at cement guys over a 45 min delay in trucks are you freaking serious ????????????
DO NOT CUT PIECES WITHOUT YOUR FRAME TOGETHER IF ANY ARE WATCHING THIS DO NOT DO WHAT HE DID ! PLEASE ! do not cut pieces when frames are not together yet omg !
YOU CAN NOTE THE STEEL THE OLD PAINT THAT HAD ABILITY TO STOP RUST THEY STOPPED THE LEAD IN PAINT SO WHILE OLD BUILDINGS DO HOLD UP FOR 50 YEARS MAYBE 40 WITH THE OLD PAINT --- WITH LEAD IN IT --- STOPS OR SLOWS CORROSION OR RUST THROUGH DESINTAGRATES AND THEN CRUMBLES LIKE THE STRUCTURE THAT WILL FALL AROUND IT THEN WHEN THEY TELL YOU NEW STEEL ----- DOES NOT HAVE THE PAINT WITH LEAD --- IN IT SO WHEN THEY SAY IT WILL NOT LAST MORE THAN 15 to 20 THEY MEAN IT MOISTURES DAMAGES AND DISINTEGRATES ITS IN TWENTY OR SO AND IT IS INSIDE WALLS WHERE YOU CAN NOT REPAINT IT TO COAT IT AGAIN SO WHY NOT LISTEN TO THEM WHEN THEY GET CALLS TO BUILD NEW STRUCTURES OR THEY SEE WHAT DOES AND DOES NOT HOLD UP IN WINDSTORMS SOME WILL HOLD UPTO 60 MILE PER HOUR AFTER THAT THEY BEND BREAK THE RECENT STORMS ARE 90 to 100 K ON A GOOD DAY BEFORE TORNADOS HIT SO UNLESS YOU ARE IN THAT RARIFIED AREA WHERE NO STORM EVER HITS THEN THINK ABOUT SAFETY RE WINDS DAMAGING AND THE WHOLE ROOF LIFTING OFF FLYING AWAY IN WIND STORMS EH
They have CAPS ON THE WALLS AT 10 feet 8 and at 30 WIDE FOR STRUCTURAL REASONS so if you expand to the wider then you are doing the industrial spans and they have to get that type steel structural frames to pass building codes eh otherwise the load walls wont pass so the structure walls they can do for spans the PURLINS across eh cant exceed the 30 in the building codes if you read them same with the damn 10 . 8 feet up so if you want a 40 across with a twenty span the guys cant lift that they will have to rent out the damn heavy equipment where as if you are making house and doing regular frame they can have crew guys lift without the major ones they wont they will rent heavy equipment. Also likely they know you are NOT building according to code a house with regular architecture plans so the special inspections and permits and building inspector hassles and slow downs in wages while they wait and also they know you are doing industrial if you need more than 30 across for a room as no non comercial needs more than 30 PER ROOM so reduce it by keeping EACH ROOM UNDER THIRTY so you lower cost purlins are across and have several feet each side to anchor and go over walls so REDUCE EACH ROOM ACROSS to under thirty otherwsie you are making a major garage or studio or BUSINESS NOT RESIDENTIAL and if so they know the LOANS are different not mortgage but at a percentage of it to loan off lands and if you are doing that for commercial to start instead rent then they know you are a mark as a BUSINESS not residential owner but if you say i want a house and it could be more than thirty if you are handy man READ THE CODES NONE OVER THIRTY NONE OVER 10 8 unless you are going up to massive steel framing etc in which case if you are tech billionaire they can make you whatever design you want you will pay if you are regular shmoe then build UNDER THIRTY PER ROOM if you say but i thought it would be cheaper with less walls and then NO LOAD BEARING WALLS EH so NOT SMART UNLESS YOU SIZE UP AND THEN MORE MONEY so just design your house with TWO ROOMS ACROSS and have a nice entrance way across to connect a livingroom kitchen but stay UNDER THE THIRTY FOR CODES and WALLS UNDER 10 feet 8 or BUILDING INSPECTOR WILL BE YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE LOLOLOLOL
DIY is here to stay based on the hacks that try to install anything. HVAC "pros" are some of the worst hacks. Our furnace was scabbed in twice, the ducts had huge holes, no care for attaching the return to the side of the furnace in any sense of tightness. Don't be scared. Don't be telling folks the defrost will make it cold and drafty inside. That is false, the fan should not be running inside. Please go watch diy hvac, dave tells it how it is. Find a good local company to do the commissioning. Or just do it your self and eat the lack of warranty. That is how its going lately. They may provide parts but you then again need a pro to come install it. And then pay their labor. Tell me if there are good folks to do a diy starup and get the warranty called in.
I visited the Science Museum in Minneapolis with some students recently. They have a large one, the kids were fascinated! It used a fogger on the bottom (maybe top, too). Four pipes with air holes angled inward (same effect as your slots) ran the full height. What was cool is visitors can reach into the vortex and disrupt it, they are relatively fragile things! I came here looking for ideas to try in the classroom, thanks for the ideas!
As a witness to a company I worked for, the reason why there's so many positive reviews is that their own employees go on and post bogus reviews to make it look like their 5 stars. But this is just mere speculation on my party what these Home Warranty cvompanies MIGHT be doing. I never give a 5 star review as there's ALWAYS something that can be improved on.
Live and learn, but you didn't give up 👍👍
Stay far away from AHS. Ripoff, will find every reason to deny major AC repairs
Same with LHG.
I know this is and old post but since I’m planning on running the almost same plumbing… how have you kept bugs or anything els from entering tube plumbing?
I have a 10 metre x 15 metre shed build starting today. 32.8 feet x 40.2 feet. I am in Australia and you can't legally build a shed without local council approval and a building certifier. That way they make sure it is designed and engineered correctly, meets all weather and building codes. In order to get this the building supplier has to provide all drawings, engineering plans and construction details. They provide these via a client portal on the internet. The shed components (kit) was a custom design by myself and cost me AUS$26,423.(USD$17,562) delivered to site. Windows were extra and I sourced those myself. My builders are arriving on site today (Sunday) and as I am remote they are camping on site for a week. Here's a link to the build if interested czcams.com/video/B5MLC4qEfdU/video.html
Wow! That was quite the project you undertook! Thanks much for sharing this with us!
A shovel full of gravel is probably twenty pounds times several hundred scoops is hard on us guys over 55.
Yeesh,, good info. Yeah, you better be ready to go over budget for sure.
Nice job Jason. God Bless.😊
I have had positive results with choice home warranty with my mother's garbage disposal unit and washer and dryer. No luck with her air conditioner though. My ex wife tried to get her refrigerator's ice maker replaced by them and they wouldn't approve it, so I suppose it's who you speak with and the mood they're in that day lol As for car warranty, I purchased QualityProtect for 3800 when i purchased my used vehicle and they covered a new air conditioner, new alternator and 14k for a new engine. They did require 1 oilchange maintenance record for approval.
Outstanding. I was going to hire one of these to clean up my 3 acres of woods but I have pigs now and I will see what they get done first. I’d bet you get some grass to come in.
That saltwater tank is awesome