DIY Projects
Home DIY projects or any DIY project can be simple or complex and challenging. They are always full of surprises and usually turn out slightly altered from the original vision. But for those with the bug, the next challenge is always exciting and usually requires exhaustive research to find some relevant examples that help plan and design a final product. This is the gift of the internet: it allows one to view basic to professionally sophisticated solutions and techniques. Usually one can find something to help support, clarify, or change the original concept. I hope these videos may be helpful to someone looking for similar project examples.
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Recast 65 Year Old Broken Cement Birdbath in 3 Parts
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Prepare original in a melamine form for pouring first side of two part Ultra Cal 30 form.
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Part 2 - Click image to view video
Repair second side of birdbath, seal form, and pour the second part of Ultra Cal 30 form
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Part 3 - Click image to view video
Separate form parts, fit pieces together, fill with cement, uncast, and finish the final birdbath.
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eBook Reader Stand
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The reader is constructed from pieces available at a local hardware. It is very sturdy and is great for someone who enjoys reading while sitting on the floor at 2 AM!
Iron On Veneer Project for Basement Bathroom Cabinet
Part 1 Doors
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Part 2 Section 1 Frame Apply
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Part 2 Section 2 Frame Finish
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Part 2 Section 3 Cabinet Finish
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Rescue Kitchen Cabinet Door from Sanding Error
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After receiving a pantry cabinet that did not match other kitchen cabinets. We decided to refinish the top and bottom doors. With the upper door, we realized that the original, thin veneer had been sanded through to the pressed wood base. So, I decided to attempt resurfacing the damaged door using iron on veneer. This video show the process.
Sharkbite Plastic Sleeve Removal
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This video shows what for me was a simpler method for removing the sharkbite plastic sleeve when using copper pipe. The sleeve comes standard inside shark bite fittings for use with PEX tubing, but is not necessary for copper, although it can be left in place if desired. Most information I could find removed the insert when using copper.
Whole House Water Filter
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Whole house water filter bits and pieces. Install Pelican whole house water filter using sharkbite fittings and a honeywell water regulator.
Change Whole House Prefilter
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This video shows how to change the Pelican PC 600 prefilter. It also shows the difference between the new and six month old prefilter.
Basement Sound Room
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This video show the details of a 10' X 11' basement room with acoustic binary absorber/diffuser treatment to improve the acoustics for practicing and listening to music.
Versatile Kitchen Cabinets ++ A Little Extra Space
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This video shows ideas on how to expand storage space in bathrooms, utility rooms, and the kitchen using hanging and base kitchen cabinets. A little extra space.
Two Wheel Dolly to Four Wheel Cart
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This video shows adding larger wheels to a two wheel dolly, so it can be used as a four wheel cart, if necessary, for moving heavier or bulky items.
Modify 2" Flood Guard for Better Shower Drainage
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This video shows how to modify a 2 inch Flood Guard for better shower water drainage using a round styrofoam fishing float that just fits into the drain opening at the bottom of the Flood Guard body. This modification eliminates standing water during a shower due to slow drainage.