Mastered in a Minute - Page 8 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 Flash a Window Sill
Learn how to use flexible self-adhering flashing tape to waterproof the rough sill.
Installing Upper Kitchen Cabinets
Learn some tips to make this sometimes awkward cabinet-hanging project go smoothly.
How To Build a Form for a Small Concrete Slab
In this 3-part video series, builder Andy Engel demonstrates the basics of forming, mixing, pouring, and finishing concrete projects.
Hand Mixing Concrete for Small Projects
A hoe and a wheelbarrow are fine tools for mixing one bag of concrete at a time. Here's how to do it.
How to Pour and Finish a Small Concrete Slab
All you need are a few simple tools and a basic understanding of how concrete works to get beautiful results on any slab.
How to Trim an Exterior Window
Measure, cut, and assemble window casings ahead of time to make installation fast and easy.
How to Install a Deck Ledger
Fastening a deck ledger with structural screws is fast and easy
How to Install a Ventilated Rainscreen
Providing an air space between siding and sheathing helps walls to stay dry, making houses more durable.
Sweating Copper Pipe
Clean the surfaces well, use good flux, and learn to bring the metal to the right temperature to ensure you make watertight connections when soldering copper plumbing fittings.
How to Cut Copper Pipe
Make clean cuts in copper pipe using a pipe cutter and then ream the inside of the cut edge for smooth water flow.

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