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Buying framing or finish lumber, or buying sheet goods like plywood, can be confusing if you don't understand the naming conventions. There are nominal and actual dimensions and there are also variations to watch for due to moisture content or mill differences. In this video I'll go over all the basics as well as some "gotchas" so that you can feel as confident as a pro when buying lumber for your home improvement or woodworking project.
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Buying framing or finish lumber, or buying sheet goods like plywood, can be confusing if you don't understand the naming conventions. There are nominal and actual dimensions and there are also variations to watch for due to moisture content or mill differen...
Open this video on Enduring Charm LLCHow quickly a work piece is pushed through a table saw--the feed rate--helps determine both the quality and the safety of the cut. In this video I'll discuss some of the consequences of feed rate choices and discuss the factors which determine the ideal fee...
Open this video on Enduring Charm LLCA small trim plane can be really useful for woodworking and carpentry or trim work. In this video I'll demonstrate the restoration of a really neat little "squirrel tail" Stanley plane for use in my shop. Using simple tools like a wire wheel, sandpaper and ...
Open this video on Enduring Charm LLCIf you have recessed "hi-hat" ceiling lights with incandescent bulbs, you know it is becoming more difficult to find replacements for those bulbs. Retrofitted LED lighting can be a solution but there are details to consider, such as the color temperature of...
Open this video on Enduring Charm LLCIf your shower has an annoying whistling or humming sound, this video will explain the problem and demonstrate a possible solution. A previous video on the subject is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mOMyOtFhsE The diverter valve on your shower spout ...
Open this video on Enduring Charm LLCTesting for lead paint in structures built before 1978 can be a DIY project, but it needs to be done correctly. In this video I'll demonstrate how to test for lead paint using test swabs and the correct techniques. These are same techniques taught in the EP...
Open this video on Enduring Charm LLCMice can bring disease, allergy and parasites into your home, and they can also cause damage to electrical and plumbing systems. In this video I'll take a deep dive into some tips and tricks for setting standard mouse traps successfully so you can avoid the...
Open this video on Enduring Charm LLCIdentifying a circuit breaker in a breaker box can be frustrating, especially when working alone. In this video I'll review and demonstrate the Kaiweets KT301P Circuit Breaker Finder to show how you can locate a breaker which controls a particular circuit. ...
Open this video on Enduring Charm LLCLED lighting is often marketed in terms of it's longevity, as compared to incandescent lighting. That's how it's higher price is justified. In this video I discuss how LED lighting often fails, with attention to the capacitors, resistors, ICs, and diodes wh...
Open this video on Enduring Charm LLC#oldhouse #construction You've probably seen an old house or barn with the base of the wall kicked out or bulging, with an obvious structural problem. In this video I'll go over the issue of rotting sills, which can result in a wall bulging out and even eve...
Open this video on Enduring Charm LLCThe electrical outlets in your home are normally reliable and safe, but behind the face plates may be lurking a hazard. There are two ways to wire a receptacle, and one method is not considered safe by tradespeople who have seen the scorch marks caused by e...
Open this video on Enduring Charm LLCWhen replacing rotted fascia boards on this house I didn't have a helper to hold the other end while I nailed. So I made up a jig that I could clamp one-handed while up on a ladder to hold one end of the new fascia board.
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