How to Videos | Informative Videos
All the how to videos / informative videos can be found by using the top navigation bar. Below is a master list which is provided in alphabetical order by the major category.
Even if you have no intention on doing the task yourself, it is always a good idea to know how it is done. This way you are not going to be taken advantage of either financially or by you accepting improper / unprofessional work.
Some pages have multiple videos on it. Videos will be in the same order as they appear on the below master list.
DOORS
Door Hinges
How To Re-Align a Door (wont close properly or easily)
Fixing a Door That Does Not Stay in the Same Position
Aligning Deadbolt with Strike Plate Using A File
Door Locks
How to Repair / Lubricate a Door Lock
How to Replace A Door Knob / Lock
Installing Lever Handle Door Knobs with Deadbolts
How to Change a Lever Door Knob & Dead Bolt Repair
Garage Door
Fixing Garage Door Safety Eyes
Adjusting Force of the Garage Door Opener
ELECTRICAL
Receptacle Issues
How To Fix a Reverse Polarity Receptacle (Hot/Nuetral Reversed)
Hot and Neutral Reversed: Diagnose and Fix Your Miswired Receptacle
How To Fix a Receptacle With an Open Ground
How to Fix an Outlet that Doesn’t Work: Open Hot
Installing GFCI Interior
Video-How To Install a GFCI Receptacle From Scratch
How To Install GFCI and Protected Downstream Receptacles (With USB Charging Receptacle)
How to Install Multiple GFCI Receptacles in the Same Circuit
Installing GFCI Exterior
Exterior GFCI Receptacle Upgrade to Weather Resistant and Extra Duty Cover
How To Install an Exterior GFCI Receptacle When You Have no Ground Wire
Leviton Presents: How to Install a Weather-Resistant GFCI Outlet & Weather-Resistant Cover
FOUNDATION
Foundation Stem Wall inspection
Foundation Spalling | Horizontal Crack Repair
HVAC | HEATING and COOLING
Air Conditioner and/or Heat Pump
Condenser Fin Straitening and Repair
Thermostat
Troubleshooting Your Thermostat – Very Basics
Top 12 Problems/Mistakes when Installing or Replacing Thermostats
Filters
Replacing Air Conditioner / Heat Pump Filter
PLUMBING
Sinks
Fix A Leaking Kitchen Sink Faucet
Hi-Loop Connection for the Dishwasher
Garbage Disposal Unjam or Unclog
Drains
How to Replace a Kitchen Sink Strainer
Toilet
Toilet Running or Hissing Sound
Shower-Bathtub
Water Heater
How To Flush & Drain a Hot Water Heater | Maintenance Tips
Common Mistakes in Hot Water Heater Installation
How to Install a Water Heater – Step-by-step
Tankless Which to Buy – Condensing vs. Non-Condensing
Exterior | Irrigation (FYI – Irrigation system is not considered a part of a standard home inspection).
How to remove and replace a Vacuum Breaker / Backflow Preventer
How To Replace A Sprinkler Valve Solenoid
Pools
Trouble shooting Air bubbles in the pool
ROOF
Shingle Roof
Roof Leak Repair (replacing a pipe collar or vent stack)
How to Quickly Fix a Leaking Rooftop Vent Pipe
Concrete Tile Roof
Cracked Concrete Tile Roof Repair
Flat Roofs
Applying Elastomeric Roof Coating
Silicone Coating Roof Tutorial
SAFETY ITEMS
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
How To Install a Combination Smoke and CO Detector (hard wired)
Wireless Interconnect Battery Smoke Alarm with Voice Location
Worry Free Lithium Ion Smoke Alarms (non hard wired)
VENTILATION
Windows
Cleaning and Lubricating Windows
Fans
How To Fix A Wobbly Ceiling Fan
How To Use a Ceiling Fan Balancing Kit
