Stripping a wire means removing a section of the insulating plastic cover to expose the electrical conductor underneath. Here’s how to do it.
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How to Use Wire Nuts (The Right Way)
Wire nuts—also called twist-on wire connectors—are small, inexpensive parts that play a big role in household electrical safety. Used correctly, they create secure electrical connections. Used incorrectly, they can lead to loose wires, flickering lights, or worse. In this guide, we’ll walk through how to use wire nuts step by step, what size to choose,Continue reading “How to Use Wire Nuts (The Right Way)”
How to Use a Power Drill
Your dad probably has one of these, and you see them advertised all the time. Soooooo, how do you use it?
How to Remove a Door
That big overstuffed chair would look great in this room, but you just can’t get it through the doorway – all you need is another two inches of clearance. Easy! Take off the door!
How to Replace a Cabinet Hinge
That little hinge on the cabinet finally gave up the ghost. FIrst if moaned like a ghoul, then it got really stiff, and now it’s just broken. Or maybe it’s just plain ugly and seriously needs to go away.
How to Replace Your Car Battery
You turn the key and nothing happens, or there’s a “click” and then nothing happens. Or you hear the engine slowly turn over. If you haven’t done so, maybe it’s time to replace the battery. It’s actually very easy.
How to Use an Adjustable Wrench (Beginner’s Guide)
If you’re new to these old tools (they’ve been around since the Civil War!), you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to use this wrench!
How to Replace a Light Fixture
ou like everything in this room except that ugly old light fixture in the ceiling. Surely there is something better than that. There is, and its replacement is easier than easy.
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