Author: Steve.

Producer and host of REPAIRS101 . Filmmaker. Semi-retired Heavy Equipment (Marine) Mechanic. Former shipyard worker, heavy equipment operator, sailing pro and arborist.
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10+ Knots You Want To Know

How to tie and when to use more than ten of the most commonly used traditional and effective knots and several variations (including some left handed versions) shown to demonstrate how simple knots and hitches are the building blocks for more complex knots.
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The Repairman’s Blues

"The Repairman's Blues" (instrumental) also known as "The Repairs101 Theme Song" (ver 2.0) played by me on my Gibson Songwriter acoustic guitar, a tambourine and a bunch of junk including a moonshine jug - ©2010 song rearranged and produced using my new Blue Yeti microphone and "jug-cam" video footage shot on my amazing new Sony Action Cam HDR AS100VR (and no they didn't pay me to say that - but I wish they would!)
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The Marlingspike Hitch

Learn to tie the Marlinspike (or Marlingspike) Hitch - a useful knot for making rope ladders, hanging hammocks or pulling hard on light line without the rope cutting into your hands. Many uses for this easy to tie, strong, reliable and versatile knot!
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Top Ten Tools To Take Troubleshooting

You might be surprised by my top 10 picks for the tools most likely to go to work with me as a heavy duty mechanic troubleshooting in the field. Based on over 20 years experience as a field technician.
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Basic Caulking Tips & Tricks – How to

How to replace your tub and tile caulk and window glazing for home and marine repairs. Tools and techniques to get a professional finish the first time you try laying a bead of sealant. Demonstrates taping techniques and saving a botched job using scrapers and paint thinner. Skills anyone can take to the bank!
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Tabletop Electronics Charging Station

Organize your charger cables and electronics! Easy, simple four piece design makes this a fun to build, useful shop project that anyone with access to some basic woodshop tools can make. Made entirely out of recycled scraps - another free "something from nothing" idea from Repairs101 !!
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How A Car’s Cooling System Works

Explanation of car's engine cooling system - basic principles anyone can understand, its operation and major components. Shows cross-section diagrams and test equipment in use to troubleshoot failing system. Shows basic thermostat test. One of the most common "break down" issues for older cars and trucks.
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Carrick Bend – How To Tie

Learn to tie both the symmetrical and asymmetrical versions of this ancient knot once prominently featured in the art and architecture of ancient Celts and other European cultures. A knot as old as time itself. Repairs101 - your connection to the past!
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“Tool Knowledge Challenge” handyman quiz – Vol.3

The third and perhaps most challenging edition of Repairs101's "Tool Knowledge Challenge" featuring 10++ tools from skilled trades like carpentry, home renovations and vehicular mechanics. Some fairly uncommon tools, each explained &/or demonstrated.
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Life Hacks – Garden Edition – Top 10 +

Top 10 ++ Lifehacks for Gardeners and Gardening Enthusiasts - propagation, pruning, pesticides, transplanting, and tools / tool care tips for working smarter not harder. Also some recycling ideas and environmentally conscious choices available in every home for combating pests and weeds.

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