Videos

Mar 22, 2023

Honda Civic One-Person Clutch Fluid Flush

Bleeding the clutch on a 2013 Honda Civic. I was unable to find Honda's recommended interval for flushing the clutch fluid so I just do it every 3 years, along with the brake fluid. Bleeding clutch or brake fluid usually takes 2 people, one to loosen and tighten the bleeder screw and one person to work the pedal. A one-person bleeder bottle makes the job much easier. See the links below for the pa

Mar 01, 2023

Bathroom Exhaust Fan Cleaning

Our bathroom exhaust fan is overdue for a cleaning. Centrifugal, or "squirrel cage", fans seem to accumulate much more dust and lint on the blades than traditional propeller fans. All of that buildup reduces airflow so yearly cleaning will keep your bathroom exhaust fan looking and functioning like new. See the links below for the parts and tools I used: Some Brush Options: https://amzn.to/3IQWLr

Feb 08, 2023

Chainsaw Carburetor Cleaning

This Husqvarna 445 chainsaw hasn't been running its best lately so it's time to clean the carb. See the links below for the parts and tools I used: Carb Cleaner: https://amzn.to/2HhQLdN (affiliate*) Carb Adjustment Tool: https://amzn.to/3k0QiLc (affiliate*) *Purchasing from these Amazon affiliate links earns my channel a small commission. Think of it as a tip that doesn't cost you anything. Tha

Jan 18, 2023

Digging Up a Septic Leach Field Blockage

In a previous video, I removed a root blockage in my septic drain field with an electric auger but, in less than a year, it was blocked again. The blockage doesn't seem to be very far down the pipe so I'm going to dig it up and attempt a more permanent fix. See the links below for the parts and tools I used: PVC Cement: https://amzn.to/3ZE0puY (affiliate*) OR https://www.homedepot.com/p/100345577

Dec 28, 2022

Chevy C10 40 Years Frozen in Time, Will it Run? - "The Garage" Episode 4/4

This 1976 Chevrolet C10 Scottsdale has been parked in my dad's garage for 40 years, will it run? This is the forth and final video in "The Garage" series. Sadly, my father passed away in May. I only have a week to attempt to get his old vehicles running. Episode 1 of 4, 1980 Ford F100: https://youtu.be/PXoW-nZY4TI Episode 2 of 4, 1970 Opel Kadett: https://youtu.be/dj1vyS9rAvk Episode 3 of 4, 1987

Dec 07, 2022

Corvette C4 Sitting 25 Years, Will it Run? - "The Garage" Episode 3/4

This 1987 Chevrolet Corvette C4 has been sitting in my dad's garage for 25 years, will it run? This is the third video in "The Garage" series. Sadly, my father passed away in May. I only have a week to attempt to get his old vehicles running. Episode 1 of 4, 1980 Ford F100: https://youtu.be/PXoW-nZY4TI Episode 2 of 4, 1970 Opel Kadett: https://youtu.be/dj1vyS9rAvk Episode 4 of 4, 1976 Chevy C10:

Nov 16, 2022

Opel Kadett Parked 33 Years, Will it Run? - "The Garage" Episode 2/4

This 1970 Opel Kadett Rallye 1900 has been parked in my dad's garage for 33 years, will it run? This is the second video in "The Garage" series. Sadly, my father passed away in May. I only have a week to attempt to get his old vehicles running. Episode 1 of 4, 1980 Ford F100: https://youtu.be/PXoW-nZY4TI Episode 3 of 4, 1987 Corvette C4: https://youtu.be/-5whDPJ8KlQ Episode 4 of 4, 1976 Chevy C10

Oct 26, 2022

Ford F100 Sitting 29 Years, Will it Run? - "The Garage" Episode 1/4

This 1980 Ford F100 has been sitting in my dad's garage for 29 years, will it run? This is the first video in "The Garage" series. Sadly, my father passed away in May. I only have a week to attempt to get his old vehicles running. Episode 2 of 4, 1970 Opel Kadett: https://youtu.be/dj1vyS9rAvk Episode 3 of 4, 1987 Corvette C4: https://youtu.be/-5whDPJ8KlQ Episode 4 of 4, 1976 Chevy C10: https://yo

Oct 05, 2022

Dewalt Miter Saw Recall Fix - DWS779 / DWS780 / DHS790

Dewalt issued a rear guard recall for the DWS779, DWS780, and DHS790 (DHS790AB, DHS790AT2) sliding compound miter saws, due to injury and laceration hazards, in August, 2022. The CPSC states: "The miter saw's rear safety guard can break or detach, posing an injury hazard due to projectiles that can strike the user and bystanders and a laceration hazard to the user who could come into direct contac

Sep 14, 2022

Fabricating a Tractor Battery Hold Down

The original style 6 volt Ford tractor battery hold down didn't fit my old battery very well and doesn't fit the new battery at all. So I picked up a 3' section of 3/4" angle iron to fabricate a new battery hold down. See the links below for the parts and tools I used: Battery (Group Size 75): https://www.walmart.com/ip/47308798 Screw in Battery Posts: https://amzn.to/3BwBNdJ (affiliate*) 2" St

Aug 24, 2022

No-Mess Dryer Vent Cleaning

The fastest no-mess method for cleaning a dryer vent. A clothes dryer's lint trap doesn't catch everything which is why the vent duct should be cleaned yearly. See the links below for the parts and tools I used: Lint Eater: https://amzn.to/3vEtaKD (affiliate*) *Purchasing from these Amazon affiliate links earns my channel a small commission. Think of it as a tip that doesn't cost you anything. T

Aug 03, 2022

Self-Propelled Front Wheel Drive Lawn Mower Belt Replacement

A friend of mine said his Toro self-propelled front wheel drive lawn mower had been very jerky and now it won't move at all. He took the cover off and the drive belt seemed fine so I offered to take a look. This procedure is very similar to replacing the belt on a rear wheel drive mower as well. See the links below for the parts and tools I used: Toro 38990 Drive Belt: https://amzn.to/3Qfd0PJ (af