INTERACTIVE PROJECT VIDEOS
Interactive projects, due to size, may take time to download if you are not using a high-speed internet connection.
Ceilings
Concrete
- About Concrete (177KB)
- About Rebar (203KB)
- Concrete Crack Repair Products (275KB)
- Concrete Patio Calculator (143KB)
- Concrete Column Calculator (140KB)
- Determining the Depth of the Foundation Hole (179KB)
- Factors that Determine the House Footing Depth (427KB)
- Repairing Cracks in Concrete (353KB)
- When to Repair Cracks in Concrete (286KB)
- Using a Mason's Line (180KB)
Doors & Windows
Flooring
- Carpet Grain (245KB)
- Carpet Width (206KB)
- Ceramic Floor Tile Calculator (196KB)
- How Carpet Direction Affects Installation (316KB)
- How Matching Issues Affect Carpet Installation (302KB)
- How the Carpet Cut Affects Installation (272KB)
- Laminate Flooring Calculator (200KB)
- Using a Coping Joint for Installing Baseboard (387KB)
Gas & Electric
- Replacing a Split Circuit Electrical Outlet (652KB)
- Replacing a Standard Electrical Outlet (583KB)
- Replacing a Switch Cover Plate (293KB)
- Replacing a Switched Electrical Outlet (588KB)
- Replacing an Outlet Cover Plate (309KB)
- Turning Off Gas to Individual Appliances (370KB)
- Turning Off the Electricity (397KB)
- Turning Off the Gas Main (294KB)
Heating & Cooling
Home Projects: Before You Start
- About Building Inspections (281KB)
- About Building Inspectors (215KB)
- About the Architect (350KB)
- Before You DIY: Get Ready for Disappointment (320KB)
- Before You Do it Yourself: Evaluate Yourself (424KB)
- Before You Do it Yourself: Learn How to be Safe (270KB)
- Blueprint Symbols (289KB)
- Blueprint Views (261KB)
- Know When to Say No (365KB)
- Read the Owners Manual (209KB)
- Return on Investment for Home Improvement Projects (184KB)
Home Safety
- Before You Do it Yourself: Learn How to be Safe (270KB)
- Choosing a Smoke Detector (480KB)
- Disposing of a Smoke Detector (197KB)
- Ionization Smoke Detectors (297KB)
- Smoke Detector Alerts (152KB)
- Smoke Detector Power (254KB)
- Smoke Detector Sensors (245KB)
- Testing a Smoke Detector (374KB)
- Tornado Precautions (891KB)
Ladders
Lawn Care & Landscaping
Lumber
Measuring Tips
Nails & Screws
Outdoor Building Projects
Painting, Sanding, & Wallpapering
- About Painters Putty (226KB)
- About the Painter (240KB)
- Apply Latex Paint to Walls with an Airless Sprayer (262KB)
- Applying Latex Paint to Walls (176KB)
- Applying Latex Paint to Walls with a Roller (152KB)
- Applying Painters Putty (293KB)
- Boxing Paint for a Uniform Color (167KB)
- Choosing Oil-Based or Latex Paints (371KB)
- Choosing a Paint Primer (240KB)
- Cleaning Latex Paint From Your Brushes (201KB)
- Cleaning Oil Paint From Your Brushes (198KB)
- Cleaning with TSP (218KB)
- Determine a Brush Stroke Pattern (0KB)
- How Paints are Made (240KB)
- Interior Paint Calculator (159KB)
- Latex Allergies and Latex Paint (166KB)
- Learn More About Latex Paints (281KB)
- Learn More About Oil Paints (304KB)
- Masking and Covering (517KB)
- Paint Straining and Thinning (322KB)
- Painting with Brushes (202KB)
- Painting with Pads (249KB)
- Preparing New Brushes (207KB)
- Selecting a Paint Color (234KB)
- Selecting a Paint Finish (238KB)
- Sanding Screens (263KB)
- Sanding Walls and Ceilings Before Painting (227KB)
- Sandpaper (272KB)
- Wallpaper Calculator (193KB)
- Stirring the Paint (182KB)
Plumbing
- Adjusting a Faucet Lift Rod (171KB)
- Attaching Water Supply Tubes (192KB)
- Attaching Water Supply Tubes to a Faucet (146KB)
- Attaching Water Supply Tubes to the Valves (143KB)
- Buying Water Supply Tubes (252KB)
- Checking Your Newly Installed Faucet for Leaks (186KB)
- Checking the Sink Waste Assembly for Leaks (192KB)
- Choosing Water Supply Tubes (241KB)
- Fixing Lavatory Faucet Leaks (472KB)
- Fixing Water Supply Tube Leaks (215KB)
- Installing Color Rings on a Cross Handle Faucet (161KB)
- Installing Color Rings on a Lever Handle Faucet (155KB)
- Installing a Drain Plug (Easy Removal Method) (173KB)
- Installing a Faucet (535KB)
- Installing a Metal Waste Assembly in a Sink (238KB)
- Installing a Plastic Waste Assembly in a Sink (208KB)
- Installing a Vandal-Resistant Drain Plug (185KB)
- Plunging a Slow Draining Garbage Disposal (215KB)
- Protecting Your Newly Installed Faucet From Damage (215KB)
- Resetting Your Garbage Disposal (192KB)
- Restarting Your Garbage Disposal Motor (219KB)
- Turning Off the Main Water Supply (257KB)
- Uninstalling a Lavatory Faucet (283KB)
- Unjamming Your Garbage Disposal Properly (307KB)
- Using Your Garbage Disposal Properly (496KB)
- Water Softener Calculator (142KB)
Roofing
Saws
Walls
