Brent DarlingtonIn this video I show you how to hook up the duct work from a microwave range hood. It can be a bit tricky in the smaller areas to fit the duct. Check your manual for the proper duct sizing. Avoid using flexible duct. It causes too much turbulence and will restrict the flow. This could cause the motor to wear sooner than normal and cause more noise.
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Range Hood Duct Install | How-to | DIYBrent Darlington2021-03-23 | In this video I show you how to hook up the duct work from a microwave range hood. It can be a bit tricky in the smaller areas to fit the duct. Check your manual for the proper duct sizing. Avoid using flexible duct. It causes too much turbulence and will restrict the flow. This could cause the motor to wear sooner than normal and cause more noise.
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This kitchen and is built in place. They nailed everything together. It has been painting multiple times. You don't need a sledge hammer for this demolition.
The builder must have forgotten to finish off the work in this 30 year old house. lucky it hasn't moved. there is another beam down here the same way. We will fix it up before we close it in.How to Cut a Receptacle Into a CabinetBrent Darlington2023-03-25 | You may need to cut a receptacle into the back of a cabinet. It often happens when installing cabinets for entertainment units. It's pretty easy to do if you have a jig saw and a drill with a 3/8" or 10mm spade bit.
When I replaced the windows I notice a few area that had water damage. These walls are made of a plaster board with plaster finish. It is thicker than regular drywall so it needs to be built out with plywood.
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amazon.com/shop/brentdarlingtonDeWalt 20v MAX XR 18g Brad Nailer DCN680 - Tool ReviewBrent Darlington2021-05-07 | I have had this DeWalt 18gBrad Nailer for a few years and wanted to share what I like and don't like with this tool. DeWalt did not give me this tool. Overall, this tool performs very well. It shoots nails without a compressor and doesn't need any gas, just the battery. It does have a few cons. It's big, heavy and slower than the compressor style guns.
I didn't know so many would watch a short on how to get mud from a box to a bucket. There are lots of ways to do it, so here's another way! Leave a comment below how you like to do it.
In this video I show you one of the may ways to get the drywall compound out of the box in into a bucket. You want to get it in the bucket for a few reasons. The drywall compound needs to be mixed up with a bit of water to get rid of the air bubbles and get it smooth. You can't mix it in the box. The bag in the box will also get some dry chunks on the edges that will get into the mud. You can't get a smooth finish with chunks in there!How to Grout Tile BacksplashBrent Darlington2021-04-09 | #backsplash #Tile #Subway
I show you how to grout backsplash tile. It's a pretty basic job but there are a few things that make it a lot less work. You need a good grout float and wipe of as much excess grout as possible. Keep everything clean as you go. Don't over wipe the tile, you will remove too much grout. If you are doing a dark grout, over wiping will remove the colour.
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In this video I show you how to install backsplash tile. Subway tile is a popular option for kitchen backsplash and it is pretty simple to install. Let me know in the comments if you have any questions!
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I'm installing a used microwave over-the range-hood combo that I do not have a template for. You should be able to find the installation manual online but they are pretty easy to install without. This is a pretty easy DIY job and doesn't take a lot of tools. This unit will exhaust out the top to the cabinet about and have the duct run to the outside. They can be adjusted to go straight out the back or recirculate in the kitchen.
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I was working in an old house today with log floor beams, or joist. I don't know what they called them in the old days. Still has the bark on them. I thought it was interesting and something you may not see everyday! Let me know what you think in the comments!
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Next in the kitchen install series, I move onto the fridge wall with the pantries. Pantries can be a bit tricky to get plumbed up. You want to make sure you find your studs before you get your cabinets in place. The fridge upper cabinet is only 12" deep beside the 24" deep pantry cabinets so I need to cheat it out. I put a block on the wall so I can install it on either side and not the back wall.
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This is part 1 of a series of videos showing how I install a kitchen. I like to start with the base cabinets when I install. Solid counter top need to be templated in order to be cut and installed. The install usually takes a week or 2 after it has been templated. I want to get it done as soon as possible to get the kitchen back in order. You have to make sure you have all the right heights for the appliances, which can be tricky if you don't have a level floor.
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I show you how I like to layout and start my first rows of flooring. This is usually the hardest part but if you do a good job it makes the rest of the floor go smoothly.
Always wear your personal protective equipment and work safely!
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Customers shower had a leak that needed to be fixed. I think we found the cause! Looks like the shower drain was just shoved into an old floor drain. No BuenoHow to Install Vapour Barrier / Retarder (Vapor for my Neighbours in the US of A)Brent Darlington2021-01-29 | A Vapour or Vapor Retarder must be on the warm side of the home. I live in a cold climate and the heat is on inside of the house the majority of the time so we need a vapour retarder between the insulation and drywall. Some insulation comes with a paper vapour retarder attached to it, so you don't need the poly. Check your local building codes to to know where to install it in your home!
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This is how I like to get the drywall compound from the box to the bucket. Takes less than a minute! There are lots of ways to do it. Let me know how you like to do it in the comments below!How to Cut Metal Tile EdgeBrent Darlington2021-01-15 | The best way to cut tile edge is with a miter saw. You don't need a special blade, just a fine wood blade will do. If you are going between walls, you can use some tin snips. Don't cut too fast, it might grab the metal and go flying! This is great for cutting around a niche or any other place you need nice, clean miters.
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Sometimes you need to end or stop baseboard or trim. I show you 3 ways that are commonly used to do that. I used 5 1/4" high x 9/16 thick MDF baseboard as an example but you can do this with most sizes of paint grade or stained wood moldings. I used miter bond to glue these together but wood glue will work fine as well.
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You may have a wall that is too long for the material you have. A splice is a great option for connecting baseboards. I spice together 2 pieces of 4 1/8" MDF colonial baseboards but this can work for many other types of trim and mouldings like chair rails and crown moulding.
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#lvp #stairs #nosingGet Rid of Screw Pops for GOOD!Brent Darlington2020-01-18 | Many houses with drywall have issues with screw and nail pops. If repaired properly, you can fix them for good.
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I looks like this floor has been discontinued.
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I like to use "EZ Anchors" to attach light objects to drywall.
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The tool applies the compound directly to the tape. You can pull a bunch of tape and store it ina an empty bucket. You apply the tape to the joints and wipe away the excess compound like to normally would for hand taping drywall.