Tuesday, July 30, 2013

How to Correct Water Lines that are Reversed

Fig.1 Crescent Wrench 4 inch
By Gary Boutin

Tools and Supplies:
None

George Baker called my advertisement on a local paper  and found my repair service. He had a plumber replace his bathroom faucet and fill lines and now the plumber refused to return to fix the problem. The cold water faucet was hot and the hot water faucet was cold. He needed a quick fix.

This post shows the two steps to fix this solution.

Step 1: Fig.1 shows a 4-inch Crescent Wrench needed to remove the water lines near the stop valve and cross the the lines. It was a simple fix, the lines were reversed and the water fill lines had to be crossed to fix the problem. 
Step 2: Fig.2 shows the lines are crossed. Now the faucet is working correctly like it should have worked when George had his new faucet replaced.
Fig.2 Problem solved


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How to Replace a Fiberglass A/C Filter to Hepa Filter

Fig.1 Intake vent
By Gary Boutin

Supplies and Tools:
Hacksaw 
HEPA Filter
Magic Eraser Sponge
Vacuum Cleaner

Mrs. Black has severe allergies and he doctor stated she needed a better filtration filter. She recommended an HEPA Filter.

This post shows the fourteen steps to removing the existing system and installing a HEPA filter.

Step 1: According to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia an HEPA filter is a High-efficiency particulate filter. Above fig.1 shows the air intake vent, this vent houses a fiberglass filter to catch the pet hair but it's not enough any more. 
Step 2: Fig.2 shows the pet hair on the fiberglass filter.
Fig.2 Dust on fiberglass filter
Step 3: Fig.3 and fig.4 shows the vacuum cleaner behind the fiberglass vent being vacuuming any possible pet hairs and dust.
Fig.3 Vacuuming inside A/C tube
Fig.4 Vacuum filter area
Step 4: Fig.5 shows the metal grill is vacuumed of any dust and pet hair.
Fig.5 Vacuum metal grill inside
Step 5: Fig.6 shows the metal grill being washed with a Magic Sponge of any dust and pet hair.
Fig.6 Cleaning outside vents
Step 6: Fig.7 shows the Filtrete® HEPA filters will be used to solve the pet and dust issue.
Fig.7 New Filtrete filter
Step 7: Fig.8 shows that by ordering the Filtrete HEPA filter on the Internet Mrs. Black was able to purchase these filters at an affordable price.
Fig.8 Filter size 18X24X
Step 8: Fig.9 shows what this filter can does. It explain what is removed from the air system.
Fig.9 Instructions
Step 9: Fig.10 shows the air vent has air travel through the filter.
Fig.10 Air flow
Step 10: Fig.11 shows that one inch was removed from this filter to fit the air intake. This is not recommended by the manufacturer.
Fig.11 Cutting the filter
Step 11: Fig.12 shows the white arrow exactly how to place the filter to get the correct air flow.
Fig.12 Air flow arrow
Step 12: Fig.13 shows the new HEPA filter in its new home.
Fig.13 New filter
Step 13: Fig.14 shows the cover is now closed over the new HEPA Filter.
Fig.14 Close vent
Step 14: Fig.15 shows were the old fiberglass filter is not stored in the garage.
Fig.15 Store old fiberglass filter

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Monday, July 29, 2013

How to Change the Look on a Carport Chandelier - Part 1 of 2 - Cleaning

Fig.1 Carport lights
By Gary Boutin

Supplies and Tools:
60 watt chandelier bulb
Towel clean and dry

Mrs. H. lives in Hollywood, California. Today, she called about cleaning her carport chandelier.

This post shows the eight steps on cleaning a carport chandelier.

Step 1: Fig.1 shows the carport chandelier that needs to be cleaned. 
Step 2: Fig.2 shows a lamp has burned out and has been replaced with a new bulb.
Fig.2 Taking bulb out to clean
Step 3: Fig.3 shows Windex® Multi-Surface cleaner was used remove the dirt and cobwebs.
Fig.3 Windex® Multi-Surface
Step 4: Fig.4 shows a clean towel that will be needed to dry the lamp parts.
Fig.4 Clean towel
Step 5: Fig.5 shows the towel is drying the top of the lamp and braces cleaned of dirt.
Fig.5 Clean metal
Step 6: Fig.6 shows the chain hanging from the ceiling needs to be cleaned also.
Fig.6 Clean top
Step 7: Fig.7 shows the circular metal bar that makes the body of the lamp is cleaned and polished with a dry clean cloth.
Fig.7 Clean bulbs
Step 8: Fig.8 shows the lamp is cleaned and ready for use.
Fig.8 No hats
Carport Chandelier:

  • Part 1 of 2 - Cleaning
  • Part 2 of 2 - Lamp Hats


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    Sunday, July 28, 2013

    How to Replace an Attic Light

    Fig.1 Attic
    By Gary Boutin

    Supplies and Tools:
    60 Watt Bulb 

    John a good friend who also his very hand except today he had broken his leg, and he wanted my repair service to replace his attic lamp. 

    This post shows the three steps to changing an attic lamp. 

    Step 1: Fig.1 shows a normal attic. It has a doorway built inside the ceiling to access the attic. 
    Step 2: Fig.2 shows this attic has huge air vents which made it difficult to access the lamp area.

    Fig.2 Attic
    Step 3: Fig.3 shows a ceiling lamp that was replaced with a 60-watt bulb and now the lamp will do its job when turned on. This job is finished.
    Fig.3 Light replaced


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    How to Repair Loose Front Door Pins

    Fig.1 
    Door pin
    By Gary Boutin

    Supplies and Tools:
    Fiberglass claw hammer

    Mrs. H lives in Hollywood, California. Today, she called about repairing her door pins. Two sets of door with pins almost out of the door hinge. 

    This post shows the three steps on knocking down door pins.

    Step 1: Fig.1 shows the pins on the front door. All the brass door hinge pins were very loose and needed to be tapped down. Loose pins can damage the hinges on a door.
    Step 2: Fig.2 shows a fiberglass claw hammer that will be used to hammer the door pins down were they belong.
    Fig.2 Hammer
    Step 3: Fig.2 shows that the pins have been hammered just below the little pin head. On the front door 6-pins needed to be hammered. Standard door pins need to be hammered all the way down to the top of the hinge.
    Fig.2 Pin
    Fig.3 Pin head
    Fig.4 Pin 
    closed


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    Saturday, July 27, 2013

    How to Remove Silver Fish from Your Home Using Organic Methods

    Fig.1 Lepisma Saccharina
    By Gary Boutin

    Supplies and Tools:
    Cucumber green
    Potato peeler 
    Plate

    Dr. Em is a Entomologist, who is sensitive from chemical poison. He lives in near downtown San Diego. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia states that an Entomologist is the scientific study of insects. Though Dr. Em loves to study insects he does not want them in his home, but he also wanted an organic solution.

    This post show the five steps of removing silver fish from your home without the use of poisons. 

    Step 1: Locate the silverfish. Usually Silverfish will be in old books, old paper records, or even newspapers. They can  show up anywhere there is moisture. According to Wikipedia, the Silverfish scientific name is called Lepisma Saccharina. The silverfish has a silvery light grey and black color and has a fish-like appearance of its movements.

    Step 2: Fig.2 shows the secret is the green cucumber also called Cucumis Sativus.
     Cucumis Sativus
    Step 3: Fig.3 shows the peel of the cucumber into a dish.
    Fig.3 Slice the peel
    Step 4: Fig.4 shows the cucumber peel and place it were the silverfish was located.
    Fig.4 Cucumber peels
    Step 5: Fig.5 shows the Cucumber Peels has dried up remove them to the trash area. Cut up another cucumber and place it back in the surrounding areas. This method solved the problem, the silverfish all but disappeared and left the home. Upon further investigation, all the books and cabinets were empty of the insects. Job finished.
    Fig.5 Cucumber peels kills silverfish


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    How to Repair a Double Mailbox - Part 16 of 16 - Mailbox Post and Trim Painted

    Fig.1: 
    Mailbox repair
    By Gary Boutin

    Supplies and Tools:
    Brushes, chip, 1 1/2, 2-inch  
    Delta® compound saw 12-inch 
    Gloves rubber nitrile heavy-duty 
    Paint tray with plastic liners 
    Paint roller 4-inch 
    Paint stick
    Red paint
    Tape measure large print
    Tarps blue
    Zinsser® Exterior White Primer 

    Mrs. Escarole wanted her mailbox repaired, it has fallen over and the Post Office would not deliver the mail. She lives in a rural town called Creekside, California.

    This post shows the ten steps to paint the mailbox posts and applying the final red paint to the top and bottom wood trim pieces.  

    Step 1: Fig.1 above right shows the old mailbox that needed repair. Fig.2 shows Zinsser® Exterior White Primer that will be used on all primed wood pieces. 
    Fig.2 Zinsser® exterior  
    white primer
    Step 2: Fig.3 shows the inside of the Zinsser® Exterior White Primer. A very thick paint that gave a nice clean look to the mailbox posts.
    Fig.3 Stir primer
    Step 3: Fig.4 and fig.5 shows two views of the bottom address bar primed with Kilz® White Primer and re-painted with Zinsser® Exterior White Primer.
    Fig.4 Kilz® white primer
    Fig.5 Primed address bars
    Step 4: Fig.6 shows a thick coat of Zinsser® Primer was painted on the address bar.
    Fig.6 Priming

    Step 5: Fig.7 shows that all the post were painted with the primer.

    Fig.7 Bottom view
    Step 6: Fig.8 shows the white primer being applied to the mailbox post.
    Fig.8 Painting 
    bottom of posts
    Step 7: Fig.9 shows the mailbox is finished except painting the top and bottom trim red.
    Fig.9 Mailbox finished
    Step 8: Fig.10 shows a paint tray and liner with red paint for the top trim and the bottom address bar.

    Fig.10 Painted red paint
      Step 9: Fig.11shows the address bar is now painted red.
    Fig.11 Looks better
    Step 10: Fig.12 shows a side view of the finished twin standard black mailbox and new wood posts. Ready for the Creekside Post Office to deliver the mail.
    Fig.12 Twin boxes

    How To Repair a Double Mailbox:
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