Channel Title: Enduring Charm LLC Channel Description: Advice and how-to demonstrations about remodeling, woodworking and repair topics, reviews of tools and building materials, electrical and plumbing, paints and finishing, and related content from a working contractor. <video> Coping Crown Moulding With No Power Tools! Description: I found some vintage miter boxes, including a Stanley #115, while cleaning out an elderly relative's house. So I thought it would be fun to try a coped joint with crown moulding using only these and other hand tools. No power saws of any kind! Despite using a rusty, dull saw and a low quality plastic miter box, the result isn't too bad. This experiment in my shop shows that the right knowledge is more important than the latest tools. </video> <video> Why Your Shower Whistles And Hums! Description: #bathroom #DIY #plumbing I get a lot of questions about showers which whistle, or hum or make other annoying noises when in use. There can be lots of reasons for plumbing noises, but in this video I'll cover the most common reason bathroom showers make noise. </video> <video> The Difference Between Sanded And Unsanded Grout Description: #tile #bathroom #kitchen #diy Which type of tile grout should you use for your bath or kitchen project: sanded or unsanded? The answer is easier once you understand the difference. </video> <video> Testing Gas Range And Oven Air Quality Description: #gascooktop #gasstove #kitchen Natural gas ovens, ranges and cooktops have been under scrutiny lately for indoor air pollution. In this video I'll use the Toptes CT-580 carbon monoxide detector and the Toptes CT-199 combustible gas leak detector to test whether a ten-year old gas range is contributing to poor indoor air quality. This is something you can do in your own home. ►To Purchase: https://amzn.to/3NXjx2k (Toptes CT-580 CO detector) https://amzn.to/3UEPL6y (Toptes PT-199 gas leak detector) 10% Off Code: GIPAQYTU As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. </video> <video> Replacing Damaged Wide Plank Floor Boards Description: Wide plank flooring, often called "pumpkin pine" floors, are common in old houses built in the 1700s and 1800s. When the vintage boards become damaged, it is possible to replace one or two at a time, but it takes some strategy to be successful. In this video I'll demonstrate the entire process and offer some important advice about strategy. </video> <video> The Best Mixing Paddle For Thinset And Drywall Compound Description: #tile #drywall #construction </video> <video> How To Adjust Cabinet Door Euro Hinges Description: Most commercial kitchen and bathroom cabinets are now fitted with European style door hinges, commonly known as "euro hinges." While these hinges make possible a wide range of adjustments for cabinet doors, they can also seem complicated and difficult to adjust for many homeowners. In this video I'll explain the three adjustments you can make with this type of door hinge, and demonstrate how each adjustment is made. </video> <video> The Quality Of A $400 Bath Vanity Description: #plumbing #bathroom #bathroomcabinet #bathroom #vanity What level of quality do you get for a $400 bathroom vanity? Not very high, as I show in this video short! </video> <video> Curved Deck Rail Replacement Description: In this video I'll remove a section of curved wood deck railing, duplicate a damaged bottom rail, and replace it to look like new again. Important to this process is the pattern cutting router bit, mounted in a router table. I'll also go over wood choices, sealing knots, prep and painting. ►To purchase: https://amzn.to/3zA2O1z (Flush Trim top mounted bearing bit) https://amzn.to/3XMWoW8 (Freud flush trim bit) https://amzn.to/3MQvKFz (West System epoxy kit) As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. </video> <video> How Best To Use Non-Contact Voltage Testers Description: Non-contact voltage testers can be very useful for quick and dirty diagnosis of household electrical circuits, but you do need to be aware of false readings. In this video I'll go over how best to use these testers while avoiding misleading results. I'll also cover this function included in multimeters and stud finders. </video> <video> The Scars Of An Antique Tilt-Top Table Description: You can tell a lot about how a piece of furniture was built and repaired over the years by looking its scars. There are marks from saws, planes and scrapers, there are various types of screws and nails, and there is evidence of the choices made by the original woodworker. In this video I'll examine an antique tilt-top table and try to determine when it was made and what type of person built it. </video> <video> Introduction To Handheld Router Use Description: #woodworking #tools #construction Routers are a mainstay of modern woodworking, trim work and construction. In this video I'll go over the basics of handheld router use for those new to the tool. ►For additional info, see these videos:https://youtu.be/IsdeeQBLm2E (dado router jig)https://youtu.be/9uYsIHDkl7k (dovetail router jigs)https://youtu.be/kCSee-Pi41s (routed hinge recess) </video> <video> All About Sink Traps Description: Sink traps, known as "P-traps" are a plumbing component which serve an important function, preventing sewer gases from entering your home. However, they can need attention if they leak under your bathroom sink and into your vanity or kitchen cabinet, or if they become clogged with hair or grease, or if you lose something important down the drain like a wedding ring. In this video I'll show some examples, explain their function, and illustrate how to open or replace the traps. If you have a leak, a clog or you lost a ring, this is your video! ► To Purchase: https://amzn.to/3z6jCwK (Building Construction Illustrated) https://amzn.to/3xtbOEE (Code Check Plumbing) As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. </video> <video> Router Bit Install Trick Description: #woodworking #router #routertable #construction #shorts Installing a router bit into the collet, especially on a router table, can be a problem if the router bit goes too deep and the collet fails to properly tighten. Use this trick to get the perfect installation height for your bit. </video> <video> Replacing A Double-Sink Vanity With A Single Sink Vanity Description: #shorts #DIY #bathroom #vanity #sink If you'd like to replace your double-sink vanity with a single sink model, there may be more work than you realize. Both the hot and cold water supply lines will need capping and the double drain converted to a single. </video>

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