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Fireplace User’s Guide – HOT TIPS!!

Fireplace User’s Guide – HOT TIPS!! Alright, today on Repairs101 – hot tips for using a traditional wood burning fireplace. If it’s cold outside but...

Basic pruning – a beginner’s guide

Basic pruning. A beginners guide to best practices for trimming or pruning trees and shrubs. Tips on tools, cutting, shaping & cleanup. Transcript provided for...

Practical gift ideas

Practical gift ideas for the outdoorsy or handyperson on your shopping list. Everything but the dog in this video was supplied by our sponsor PRINCESS...

Barbeque flashback fire

Barbeque flashback fire. Today on Repairs101 we’ll go over what to do when your barbeque catches on fire. This episode of Repairs101 is sponsored by...

Choosing an Air Conditioner

Choosing an Air Conditioner Explained with the Midea’s remarkable, innovative "U" Shaped Window Unit and the surprisingly powerful Midea "Duo" Portable Unit. Explore some of the choices you need to make an informed decision when selecting the perfect air conditioner for your home or office.

Hot Water Heater Anode Rod

How I changed the sacrificial anode rod in my 7 year old natural gas fired RHEEM Professional Classic Plus Series 40 gallon hot water heater.

Toilet Won’t Stop Running?

What you can do if your toilet won't stop running, or if your toilet tank is cracked and also where to look for a leak when you find water on the floor.

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 !!

Soldering Copper Pipe Basics

How to solder copper pipe for household and industrial plumbing including choices of solder, flux / paste and installing an air chamber cushion for eliminating noisy water hammer effect. Proof that you don't have to be a professional to make it work!

Cold Frame for Balconies & Patios – How to Build

Everything you need to know about making your own Cold Frame for starting seeds early and extending your growing season! With a few basic shop tools and a bit of brass hardware you can make "something from nothing" that will increase your garden's yield! Make a small one for your patio / balcony or as large as you want for backyard and field use.

Professional CB Radios from Cobra Electronics