Mastered in a Minute - Page 6 of 11

Get quick tips for all types of home-building and remodeling projects in this series of one-minute videos. Learn about plumbing, wiring, carpentry, HVAC, masonry, and more.

How to Transfer Hinge Locations to a Replacement Door
Learn tips for making accurate measurements so that a new door fits and swings perfectly.
How to Drill a Lockset on a New Door
A steady hand, a capable drill, and sharp hole saws make quick work of this common task.
Connect PEX with Crimp Fittings and Crimp Rings
There’s more than one way to connect PEX with crimp fittings, but this is the original.
Connect PEX with Push Fittings
For a quick repair or retrofit, push fittings for PEX connections are a go-to solution.
Connect PEX with ASTM F2080 Expansion Fittings and Compression Sleeves
With brass fittings and compression sleeves, F2080 is the Rolls-Royce of PEX fitting systems.
Connect PEX with ASTM F1960 Expansion Fittings and ProPEX Rings
For a connection that gets stronger over time, ProPEX expansion fittings are hard to beat.
Connect PEX with Crimp Fittings and Stainless-Steel Clamps
Stainless-steel clamps are an approved method for joining crimp fittings to PEX tubing.
Connect PEX with Viega PEX Press Fittings
Viega has developed one of the fastest and easiest methods for joining PEX.
Mitered Post Wrap
Use a lock miter joint and PVC boards to dress up pressure-treated posts.
Resurfacing Damaged Concrete
Learn how to prepare the existing surface and mix, apply, and finish a concrete patch.

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