Mike attempts

My videos are attempts to build, repair, fabricate, and implement to save time and money. The main focus will be my tractor, vehicles, tools, and projects around the house.

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Aug 28, 2024

Repairing Rotted Wood

Years of rain leaking in caused increasing water stains on our interior baseboard trim. After finally finding and fixing the problem outside, it was time to tackle the inside. There was wood rot behind the trim and I decided to try a combination of wood hardener and wood filler in an attempt to repair the rotted wood. See links below for the parts and tools I used:Minwax High Performance Wood Hard

Cleaning Refrigerator Coils

Cleaning your fridge coils improves cooling, saves electricity, and extends the life of your refrigerator. Depending on the age and model of your fridge, the coils could be on the back, on top, or underneath but they all need to be cleaned. See links below for the parts and tools I used:2in1 Duster Crevice Tool:https://amzn.to/4dxGoMY (affiliate*)*Purchasing from these Amazon affiliate links earns

Removing a Stuck Socket from an Impact Wrench

You shouldn't use non-impact rated sockets on an impact wrench but I'm sure we've all done it in a pinch. Standard sockets run the risk of cracking or shattering when used with an impact wrench. They will go on just fine but sometimes they don't want to come off. Standard sockets are meant to be used with ball detent ratchets. If you put a standard socket on an impact wrench, it can get stuck on t

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