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How to Install an Instant Hot Water Dispenser, Faucet and Water Filter – Part 4

Bob Jackson — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:59:47 +0000

This project is continued from Part 3. The Waste King Hot & Quick instant hot water dispenser tank includes a small metal mounting bracket. I could have mounted the metal bracket directly with two drywall anchors, but I preferred a more durable wall attachment. My solution was to fasten a ~8 inch piece of plywood [...]

How to Install an Old Work Low Voltage Mounting Bracket

Bob Jackson — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 15:03:44 +0000

This project illustrates how to install an “Old Work” Low Voltage Mounting Bracket for a RJ-45 Ethernet jack network connection. “Old work” means it’s designed for cutting a new hole and fastened by swing clamps that grab the back of the wall panel. Low voltage mounting brackets are suitable for telephone, cable TV, home theater [...]

How to Fix a Leaky Shower Drain – Part 7

Bob Jackson — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 06:33:20 +0000

This project is continued from Part 6. After disassembling the cleaning the shower drain, we inspected the drain body, strainer body and shower pan for cracks or broken parts. Finding no damaged parts we made a trip to Home Depot to buy a new drain because we needed a new black rubber gasket; you have [...]

How to Fix a Leaky Shower Drain – Part 6

Bob Jackson — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 06:31:35 +0000

This project is continued from Part 5. After unscrewing the shower drain strainer body, the black rubber gasket and plastic anti-friction gasket were fished out with a screwdriver. The homeowner attempted to repair the leaking drain twice, and even applied automotive sealant (black areas) to the anti-friction gasket out of desperation to stop the leak. [...]

How to Fix a Leaky Shower Drain – Part 5

Bob Jackson — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 06:29:15 +0000

A HandymanHowTo.com reader attempted to repair his leaky shower drain as described in Parts 1 to 4 of this project series, but was frustrated because the shower drain kept leaking. He realized that we both live in the Atlanta, GA area – only 30 minutes apart in fact (what odds!) – and asked if I’d [...]

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

Bob Jackson — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:30:35 +0000

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 [...]

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

Bob Jackson — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:28:48 +0000

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 [...]

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

Bob Jackson — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:28:00 +0000

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″ Speedi-Boot vent [...]

How to Fix a Leaky Shower – Part 2

Bob Jackson — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 13:08:04 +0000

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 [...]

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

Bob Jackson — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 20:44:19 +0000

This project 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 electrical box dimensions were marked on the wall. The [...]