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DIY & Repairs

How to Repair an LED Grow Light

Know what needs replacing., Lay the led grow light face down (fans facing you) on a soft towel , polystyrene block etc...

16 steps 2 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Install a Circuit Breaker

Turn off power supply to the electrical panel., Inspect the circuit breaker arrangement for unused locations., Remove...

14 steps 7 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Install a Toggle Switch

Disconnect all power from the device before beginning., Remove the panel or housing from the device., Measure the...

15 steps 8 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Install a Transfer Switch

Decide which home conveniences you'd like to be generator accessible., Access your fuse box and calculate the amount of...

34 steps 1 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Build a Fancy EMP Generator

Obtain the components., Wrap the wire around the nail., Wire up the circuit., Flick the switch towards the battery to...

5 steps 1 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Build a Simple Electric Motor

Tape together four pencils., Wrap wire around the pencils., Loop the loose ends around the coil., Secure the battery...

10 steps 3 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Build a Laser Pointer

Gather your materials., Keep the law in mind., Drill the holes., Insert the laser diode into the casing., Add a power...

8 steps 2 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Build a High Powered Laser

Lay the desktop computer on its side and open the cover; this should be relatively easily done by unscrewing the screws...

22 steps 3 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Build a Siren

Understand how a siren works., Cut out two or three plywood circles., Make holes in the center of the plywood circles...

18 steps 7 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Build a Motor

Wind wire around a cylindrical object like a pen or pencil cell., Separate the cylindrical object from the wire so all...

13 steps 2 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Build a Magnetic Stir Plate

Mount the magnet to the PC Fan by gluing the washer to the top of the fan., Mount the fan to the enclosure., Mount the...

14 steps 2 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Wire a Wall Switch

Pick a single-pole light switch for most applications., Turn off the electricity carefully., Confirm the electricity is...

18 steps 2 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Install a Chandelier

Turn off the power., Verify that the power is off., Remove detachable portions from the old fixture., Detach the old...

25 steps 8 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Change a Ceiling Light

Turn the old ceiling light on, and ask a friend to monitor it so that you can check that it goes off when you turn off...

3 steps 1 min Easy
DIY & Repairs

How to Fix Fluorescent Light Humming

Unplug the unit or flip the breaker off if it is directly plugged into the wall., Remove fluorescent tubes and set...

11 steps 3 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Install a Light Fixture

Check your local wiring codes and schedule inspections., Decide what type of fixture will work best in the area you’re...

10 steps 6 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Install a New Dimmer

Determine if the light you're installing a dimmer on is single pole or 3-way., Purchase either a single pole or 3-way...

13 steps 2 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Install a Pendant Light

Unpack your new fixture., Turn off the power., Remove the old fixture., Check your support., Check the junction box...

13 steps 4 min Advanced

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