One day, your car may break down and you won't be able to afford to hire a mechanic, so what do you do... you look on the web for some how-to vehicle repair videos and become your own car mechanic, that's what. You don't need any advanced training to perform repairs and simple maintenance on your automobile, but you may need a few tools. Invest in the basic tools and you'll be prepared for just about any car malfunction you can think of. These tutorials will help get you on your way, as long ...
What's better— forking out the dough for a new headlight or simply restoring it to its original beauty? The latter is definitely the choice for penny-pinchers, and is easy to accomplish with a restoration kit from 3M. This video will show you how to use the 3M Headlight Lens Restoration System to restore your headlight's shine.
Hey there cowboy, those boots are lookin' mighty beat up, and maybe just a little old. You should be keeping those things in good repair! Watch this video to learn how to clean, dry, and maintain your boots for years to come!
In this clip, you'll learn how to utilize Paragon Rescue Kit 9.0 to resolve tricky boot errors on your Microsoft Windows desktop PC or laptop. It's a cinch! It's such a cinch, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over two minutes. For complete details, including step-by-step instructions, watch this video guide.
Want to know how to fix common Microsoft Windows 7 registry errors? This clip will introduce you to an application which makes the task a simple one. For details, including step-by-step information on where to download and install said app, watch this video guide.
In this clip, you'll learn how to create a bootable repair disc image in Microsoft Windows XP. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over two minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
In this clip, you'll learn how to resolve a missing or corrupt fastfat.sys error on a Microsoft Windows PC running XP. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over five minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
In this clip, you'll learn how to repair Internet connection problems on a Windows XP PC. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over ten minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Need help restoring and repairing corrupted files on a Windows XP PC? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over seven minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Need help figuring out how to troubleshoot and repair a Missing OS error on a Windows PC? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over five minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Faced with an unmountable boot volume error? Want to repair it? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over four minutes. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Whether you ride horses, motorcycles, or bicycles in a triathlon, packing your saddlebag properly is crucial. This video focuses on the latter, offering tips for what to bring with you in your saddlebag during the biking stage of a triathlon. The upshot: bring a flat tire repair kit and practice using it before the race. You won't regret it.
Duct (or Duck) tape is one of the most useful products for repairing things (and we mean anything) every invented. This video explains why and how you should bring a few feet of duct tape with you when you go for a long backcountry hike. By wrapping it around your trekking pole, you can store it easily and you will have it available when something breaks.
There's nothing that can ruin a perfectly good time quite like the dreaded "perfect circle" scratch which certain Microsoft Xbox 360 consoles can give to games that are loaded improperly. With this how-to however, you'll learn how to repair an Xbox disc and get it running again.
Got a shiny new bicycle and trying to figure out how to build it? This how-to video offers some general tips for unpacking a bike and putting it back together piece by piece. Be careful not to hurt yourself, because lots of bike parts are very sharp. Watch this video bike repair tutorial and learn how to build your bicycle.
As the efficiency and capacitance of a capacitor can decrease over time, it's important to check them from time to time. Make sure your air-conditioner is running optimally, and prevent larger malfunctions or repairs. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to bench check a single capacitor and a dual capacitor.
Maybe your fridge is old-fashioned or the old ice-maker or water dispenser just broke. Don't buy a whole new fridge, or pay for expensive repairs. With some help from this how-to video, you can do it yourself. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to install and ice-maker or water dispenser valve onto your refrigerator.
Protect your most important investment with seasonal maintenance. A regular schedule of periodic inspections and maintenance of windows can help prevent the most common, and costly, problems before they occur. Organized by season, this workshop covers topics such as repairing walkways and steps, cleaning out gutters, and checking the heating, AC and plumbing systems--everything you need to maintain your home year-round. Discover tips for checking window seals to save on heating in this how to...
This is an easy way to fix your Micro Mosquito from spinning out of control. This fix is for fixing counterclockwise over rotation. Watch this hobby how-to video and learn how to repair the counterclockwise rotation on a mosquito remote control helicopter.
This is a instructional video on how to change a high pressure tank into a low pressure tank for paintball guns. Some markers were better with a low pressure tank, or perhaps the high pressure tank for the paintball gun is too intense. Always remember to take the pressure out of the tank before doing any repairs. Watch this video paintball tutorial and learn how to change a high pressure tank to low pressure.
RC Car Action Magazine Editor Matt Higgins shows how to fix common rock crawling problems such as body repair and a spun hex. Taking a remote control vehicle off road can often result in some damage, like a cracked body or a spun hex. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to fix common rock crawling problems on an RC vehicle.
Thread can repair or add finish to lace. Learn how to sew thread into lace by watching this video crafting tutorial.
Are you currently contructing a house or doing some repairs? Watch this video to learn how to use a grinder with an abrasive pad to cope moldings.
We've all done it, whether the hose got caught under the lawn mower or if the ends got frayed. Garden hose can get slits and holes in them. This how to video shows you easy garden hose repairs that will keep you from buying a new one.
In this roofing video Bob Schmidt shows you how to use the foam padding from a sofa cushion to say secure and not fall while doing roof repairs.
In this home repair video Bob Schmidt tells you some things you need to consider when using cabinets that have been previously used in a different location with a different design.
In this home repair video Bob Schmidt shows you how to make a simple adjustment to an interior door that will fall open or closed on its own.
In this home repair video, Bob Schmidt shows you how to install an interior door using a new product that simplifies the process for the homeowner and novice remodeler.
In this plumbing repair video, you will learn how to install a new toilet complete from wax ring to water hook up. This is for plumbing in a typical home.
Tim Carter demonstrates the basic tools (pliers, screwdrivers, strippers) you need for residential electrical repairs, as well as a handy little tool-belt pouch that stores all of the tools. Video shows not only how to create your own electricians tool belt but also how to use each individual tool.
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates two ways to prevent wood from splitting while nailing it down with your hammer in your home repair projects.
Spackle is an important step in repairing walls for painting. Meghan Carter demonstrates how to spackle a wall to achieve professional results. If you follow her tips, you'll get flawless finishes when you spackle without the hassle of sanding.
Dave shows you how to fill in those bare spots in your late-summer lawn.
Learn how to take apart an Apple iPhone for repair purposes.
The Lab Rats, Andy Walker and Sean Carruthers, show you how to use the Disk Utility in Mac OS X to troubleshoot and repair hard disk problems in your Mac.
Learn how to take apart a Palm Pilot 1000 in order to repair it. A helpful voice-over guides you through the process.
Learn how to take apart a Palm Treo 600 in order to repair or replace the screen. A helpful voiceover guides you through the process.
Learn how to repair a broken or loose joint on your chairs or other furniture for long-lasting stability. Chairs take a real beating over time and it's only natural that over time one of those glue joints is going to fail. What do you need? Well to start with you need some common, everyday carpenters' glue.
Tim Carter demonstrates one technique for finding squeaks in floor and an easy way to eliminate floor squeaks. Tim uses screws and nails to locate thie floor joist in this highly informative video.
Greg Lim is a professional handyman and residential property manager. Watch as he gives some helpful hints for how to manage and repair a slow flushing toilet. I must say, these are helpful tips that I had never thought of.
