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How to Add a Room Air Duct with Speedi-Boot™ – Part 3

This project is continued from Part 2. The Speedi-Boot™ air vent is fastened by nailing the feet of the telescoping arms to the wood joists with the pre-installed nails (you can also use screws). This is where the Speedi-Boot really shines compared to a raw vent boot where I’d have to measure, saw and mount [...]

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How to Add a Room Air Duct with Speedi-Boot™ – Part 2

This project is continued from Part 1. The new 4″x8″air vent will compliment an existing 6″x10″ air vent in my upstairs office. The computers and networking equipment generate a lot of heat and extra cooling is needed in the summer. On the other hand, the heat is welcome in the winter and I’ll close the [...]

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How to Add a Room Air Duct with Speedi-Boot™ – Part 1

This project explains how to install an HVAC air vent for improved heating and cooling using the Speedi-Boot™ air vent. Speedi-Boot is easy and fast to install and solves many vent installation challenges. You can get these at Home Depot and other distributors. The materials needed for this project are: 4″ x 8″ square Speedi-Boot [...]

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How to Fix a Leaky Shower – Part 2

This project is continued from Part 1. Source and Cause of the Leak After reattaching the shower head, the shower was turned on and the source of the leak was plainly seen. The leak was coming from the threaded joint at the shower arm and the drop ear elbow. Click on the image for a [...]

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How to Install an Ethernet Jack for a Home Network – Part 3

This is continued from Part 2. Basement Ethernet Jack Installation The outlet will be located in the corner of the room. This location was chosen because it was close to the entertainment console and the wall cavity was readily accessible from the ceiling crawlspace. The outlet box dimensions were marked on the wall. The level [...]

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