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March 21, 2015 Steve.

Crystal Radio Kit

Unboxing and assembling a forty year old Crystal Radio Kit made in USA (1975) to show the basic components of a radio tuner / receiver and explain how they work. FYI: models and science kits were an affordable gift for inquistive kids back before they all carried cellphones.

March 14, 2015 Steve.

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!

February 1, 2015 Steve.

Life Hacks 2 – Top 10 Handyman Tips Edition

Save effort, time and money with these Top 10 ++ more Life Hacks, shortcuts & trade secrets! Tips & tricks for work, home & auto! Pro painting secrets, automotive tips and tricks and more great ideas!

January 24, 2015 Steve.

Life Hacks – Top 10 Hacks – Blue Collar Edition

https://repairs101.ca/life-hacks-top-10-hacks-blue-collar-edition/ Top 10 Tips, tricks and trade secrets that can make a real difference in the quality of your life at home and at work. Simple and easy ideas for the house, car, boat and even at work.

January 10, 2015 Steve.

Prepping For Power Outages

Top ten list of what you need to ride out power failures in comfort and security. Be prepared for blackouts and other power interruptions! Be ready wth plenty of food, water, fuel and emergency supplies to ride out the wait for power to be restored.

January 4, 2015 Steve.

Emergency Heaters

A look at some popular internet solutions to coping with cold weather during power outages / blackouts and their inherent risks. The surprisingly dangerous flowerpot / tea light heater and the potentially explosive beer can stove are demonstrated.

November 29, 2014 Steve.

Light A Pilot Light

Light the pilot light in your furnace, hot water heater or other gas appliance in 10 easy to follow steps.

September 27, 2014 Steve.

Apprenticeships Pay – Everybody Wins

Apprenticeships are fast becoming a forgotten institution - one minute ultra low budget animation on how apprenticeships exist to benefit both the master and the student - as told by someone who has completed three separate apprenticeships - fun and insightful chalkboard animation.

September 20, 2014 Steve.

Camp Stove

Building a fuel efficient, lightweight camp stove from recycled materials that collects ash and leaves no footprint / zero trace in environmentally sensitive areas. I used some recycled coffee cans, a soup can, a tomato paste can and a ducting reducer with some cage wire to create this amazing portable stove.