Self-tutoring about wiring: the tutor inquires about where 208V supply might be found. Looking at the baseboard heaters the other day, I noticed they have two wattage ratings: one if in a 208V system, and one if in 240V. I…
Self-tutoring about wiring: the tutor inquires about where 208V supply might be found. Looking at the baseboard heaters the other day, I noticed they have two wattage ratings: one if in a 208V system, and one if in 240V. I…
Diy self-tutoring: the tutor explores the idea of redoing a silicone seal. When a silicone seal gives up, or likely soon will, it needs to be repaired. Can you apply new silicone over top an old seal to fill a…
Home maintenance, for me, requires constant self-tutoring. The tutor mentions a message he saw on the label of some LED bulbs. I long ago heard that LED bulbs would produce comparable light – or even brighter – for a fraction…
Taking on the handyman role leads to self-tutoring: the tutor shares a discovery about hinge sizing. At possibly around 20 years old, little things on a house can need replacing. Such was the case with the spring hinge on the…
Home maintenance is another area of self-tutoring. The tutor shares an improvisation. I’ve always used gutter baskets, but I’m having trouble finding them locally. I had to replace a rusted-out one, so wondered what to do. I happened to have…
Yard work is constant self-tutoring. The tutor shares an observation from it. Today I was disassembling some reinforcements made last fall for an abandoned project. The reinforcements were triangular, consisting of landscaping ties and 2×6 boards fastened with lag screws.…
The tutor mentions a consequence of the recent snow event. Here, we’ve had an unusual amount of snow lately. I cleared off the deck two days ago to relieve it from the mass of snow on top. Then, from the…
The tutor talks about why using a cloth or rubber glove might help to open a jar. I’m not particularly strong, so with household chores I have to improvise sometimes – for instance, when opening jars. When I was a…
The tutor continues about a toy repair, with some reinforcement ideas. While we were repairing the toy a few nights ago (see my previous post), my father-in-law suggested that, after the first repair cured, a second application should be considered…