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Lets Fix It Right
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Let’s Fix It Right is all about helping you fix it right the first time you attempt a home project to save money and give you the personal satisfaction of doing it yourself. This means that you will not have to hire expensive contractors, rebuild your projects, spend additional money buying your material and hardware again, and waste a lot of time. Most important of all, my videos help ensure that you will not to go down the road to failure, get discouraged, and quit.
In support of my UA-cam Channel, I have more than 55 years of practical experience fixing it right dating back to my dad’s coaching and my teenage woodworking experience. With engineering degrees from West Point and Texas A&M University, I also leverage this technical expertise. Combining this with my film making “know how” I acquired from working at the Boeing Company, I have learned how to develop efficient and easy-to-understand videos that will empower you to “fix it right” the first time you attempt a project.
In support of my UA-cam Channel, I have more than 55 years of practical experience fixing it right dating back to my dad’s coaching and my teenage woodworking experience. With engineering degrees from West Point and Texas A&M University, I also leverage this technical expertise. Combining this with my film making “know how” I acquired from working at the Boeing Company, I have learned how to develop efficient and easy-to-understand videos that will empower you to “fix it right” the first time you attempt a project.
Stamped Concrete
In this episode, I am working with an accomplished contractor to remove and replace my outdated and deteriorating epoxy resin covered concrete patio. I’m replacing it with a beautifully stamped or more commonly known as a decorative concrete patio surface. This job is beyond most DIYers. So, I recommend that you go the contractor route for anything similar to this patio job. Most importantly, this video will guide you through the decorative concrete process to ensure success on your job.
With that in mind, I recommend that you use this video for the following items:
• Use this video to develop questions for contractor interviews
• Show it to potential contractors to define your requirements
• Ask your contractor you to review this video to develop a solution that matches your home’s architecture and meets your requirements
• And lastly, but most importantly, use this video to monitor your contractor’s performance and keep him honest
With that in mind, I recommend that you use this video for the following items:
• Use this video to develop questions for contractor interviews
• Show it to potential contractors to define your requirements
• Ask your contractor you to review this video to develop a solution that matches your home’s architecture and meets your requirements
• And lastly, but most importantly, use this video to monitor your contractor’s performance and keep him honest
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Ceramic Repair
Переглядів 1094 місяці тому
This episode shows you how to make the world’s best, easiest, and quickest ceramic repair using P2 10 Adhesive and Activator. Even though P2 10 is designed for wood products, you’ll see that this formula, which dries almost instantly in only 10 seconds and cures in 30 seconds, does an outstanding job bonding ceramics also. Link to P2 10: amzn.to/3W4gXeC
Kitchen Cabinet Crown Molding - Part 2
Переглядів 3,2 тис.9 місяців тому
This Part 2 Episode, No. 75, provides instructions on how to professionally install crown molding on a set of cabinets built around a complex center cabinet. Part 1, Episode 74, shows how to install crown molding on your Kitchen Cabinets with a basic a rectangular cabinet design. Recommend that you review Part 1 completely prior to seeing Part 2. Links to Tools and Material Links to the tools a...
Kitchen Cabinet Crown Molding - Part 1
Переглядів 3,1 тис.11 місяців тому
This episode, Part 1, shows you how to professionally install crown molding on your Kitchen Cabinets with a basic a rectangular cabinet design. Part 2, Episode 75, provides instructions on how to install crown molding on a set of cabinets built around a complex center cabinet. Links to the tools and material you’ll need for this project are as follows: Diablo Saw Blades: 10 in. x 60-Tooth Fine ...
World's Cheapest Waterproof Trash Can
Переглядів 15211 місяців тому
This episode shows you how to easily make the world’s cheapest and most effective throw-away, waterproof trash cans for a large group of guests. These trash cans are ideal for easy clean ups for all of your holiday party needs.
Install Metal Balusters and a Handrail
Переглядів 1,2 тис.Рік тому
This video shows you how to quickly and easily install a stair handrail over metal balusters on a knee wall staircase. This includes appropriate measuring, cutting, drilling, gluing, and painting the handrail, knee wall top, and balusters.
Perfect Baluster Spacing
Переглядів 4,9 тис.Рік тому
This episode shows how to use basic trigonometry to quickly and easily calculate baluster spacing on a knee wall staircase per the following outline: • What is a Knee Wall • Advantages and Disadvantages of Knee Wall over a Standard Staircase • Advantages of Trigonometry • Trig Definitions • Sample Trig Problem (Easy Calculation) • Capture Angle and Dimensions of Real Knee Wall • 4 Inch Baluster...
Measure and Cut a Stair Handrail
Переглядів 13 тис.Рік тому
This episode shows how to measure and cut a post-to-post stair handrail perfectly using a sliding jig. Links to the tools and material you’ll need for this project are as follows: Diablo Saw Blades: 10 in. x 60-Tooth Fine Finish Circular Saw Blade: amzn.to/3SCUC4L 10 in. x 40-Tooth General Purpose Circular Saw Blade: amzn.to/3BMnsc2 Brad nailer: amzn.to/40ho7gW 1 ¼ Grip Rite Brads: amzn.to/3HPq...
Newel Installation
Переглядів 2,8 тис.Рік тому
This episode shows how to install a wooden newel over a concrete floor at the base of a stairwell with rock solid results. This was my first attempt at this project. Using my measuring, cutting, and installing techniques in this video, you will be able to achieve similar rock-solid newel results on your first attempt as well. Tools and material that I used in this effort: 12-inch Diablo Blades:...
Install a Handrail
Переглядів 321Рік тому
Episodes 67 and 68 show how to design, build, and install a wall-mounted stair handrail with mitered connections to the wall. Episode 67, Part 1, addresses designing and building the handrail and Part 2, Episode 68, shows how to install it. For a link to Part 1, select show more below: Link to: “Design and Build a Stair Handrail with Mitered Wall Connections - Part 1”: ua-cam.com/video/k1lE4vJt...
Build a Handrail
Переглядів 600Рік тому
Episodes 67 and 68 show how to design, build, and install a wall-mounted stair handrail with mitered connections to the wall. Episode 67, Part 1, addresses designing and building the handrail and Part 2, Episode 68, shows how to install it. For a link to Part 2, select show more below: Link to: “Install a Stair Handrail with Mitered Wall Connections - Part 2”: ua-cam.com/video/pTp0MwLzBGU/v-deo...
Custom Baseboard
Переглядів 254Рік тому
This episode shows how to safely make a small, custom - fitted piece of baseboard, which is not available in any of the big box stores or lumber providers such as Home Depot or Lowe's. After cutting the baseboard to the correct size, I nail the small piece of baseboard to a piece of elongated plywood anchor board and clamp them both to the top of my bench, so neither can move. I then run my rou...
Cap A Tread Repairs
Переглядів 9092 роки тому
This episode shows how to repair Cap-A-Tread stair covers like a pro to include repairing saw blade chip damage and major gauges in the Cap-A-Tread surface.
Fix Cap A Tread Edge
Переглядів 2,7 тис.2 роки тому
This episode shows how to easily fix the exposed end of a Cap A Tread stair cover like a pro. Even though this was my first attempt at this project, you will be able to achieve similar professional results on your first attempt using my measuring, cutting, and installing techniques in this video.
Irregular Cap A Tread Stair Cover
Переглядів 1,3 тис.2 роки тому
This episode shows how to install an irregular Cap-A-Tread stair cover like a pro. Even though this may be your first attempt at this project, my measuring, cutting, and installing techniques in this video will show you how to achieve similar professional results as mine on your first attempt as well.
Hello Sir, I just installed the same springs rated for 130 lbs and confirmed that the door weighs around 125 lbs. my issue is that the spring when stretched is 69”. Door is balanced. What could be the fix?
Could landscaping bricks be placed on the inside of a 8ft inflatable? I'm placing it on the flat area of my porch(not steep at all) Great video BTW
Ruth, Great idea! Most large inflatables have zipper access panels to change the light bulbs. Using this zipper seam to place small bricks inside the inflatable will definitely stabilize it. Otherwise, I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
This video is a godsend. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, this information is just what I needed to do this project.
Ratlins9, Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments! Glad to hear my video helped! If you haven’t subscribed, can you please do so now? I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
@@LetsFixItRightHappily subscribed.
@@Ratlins9 Thanks again!!!
Thanks again!!!
Thanks for the video, trying it now, i put it in ziploc bag filled with vinegar. Thanks again
Spin The Bible, I love your idea about soaking the refrigerator water filter in a large Zip-Lock Bag filled with White Cooking Vinegar. Most people don't have a red painter's tray similar to mine in the video. Plan to permanently leave your comment in place so others can see it. Otherwise, I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
Was this a Shark Bite commercial ?
Wayne, Negative. I bought the Shark Bite fitting at True Value Hardware. Otherwise, I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
This was a big help. I saw the brass ring but didn't know the stainless steel sleeve was a separate part. I was looking at it and wondering how I was going to get that ring out of there. After watching the video this was an easy fix.
Mataichi14, Glad to hear that my video helped and I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
My fountain has calcium and algae. The summer Houston, Texas heat has prevented me from getting out there to clean it so, here I go in late September, when the mornings are slightly cooler. Thank you for the tips!
Leticia, Glad to hear that my video helped and I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
Tim, Recommend that you recheck the video (1:31 to 1:45), where I used a 3/32-inch Allen Head wrench to remove the set screw at the base of the faucet handle. If you don’t have a set screw, you most likely have a different brand of faucet? If so, you should be to download a manual from your manufacturer showing how to disassemble your faucet. Otherwise, I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel? This a link to my channel: ua-cam.com/users/LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Lets Fix It Right
Very helpful video, thanks for posting, just getting started on a multi-level installation of Cap-A-Treads on stairs along with vinyl flooring on the landings
CJP, Glad to hear that my video helped and I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
Why is lower stair longer than wall on right? Ok i saw at the end you are putting a post in
Christine, I built the right side of the stair tread around the Newel, which connects to the knee wall on the right. The left side of the stair tread extends beyond the wall on the left. Otherwise, I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
This is excellent! Everyone should follow your example. Even I got it done! Thank you!
Michael, Glad to hear my video helped! Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments! If you haven’t subscribed, can you please do so now? I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
I remember having a book of trig tables at high school about 50 years ago, shouldn't have thrown it out. Loved your video and great explanations.
Hugh, Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments! Glad to hear my video helped! As I mentioned in the video, if your provide me your email address at abacon73@aol.com, I'll gladly send you my Trig Tables and Decimal Conversion Charts in a pdf format. If you haven’t subscribed, can you please do so now? I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. In addition, can you please tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
A lot of great tips on what you should look for in a contractor. It is fun to watch the process and how to "Do it Right!"
Appreciate your great comment on properly managing a Stamped Concrete Contractor!
Thanks a million! You saved me a lot of headache!
Jamie, Glad to hear my video helped! If you haven’t subscribed, can you please do so now? I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
I have a severe bee and wasp phobia, and it's ruined my entire outdoor life for over 25 years. *But that all ends now...* For once, I'm hopeful and ready to fight back. Thank you very much.
Kindred, Please note that you can improve the strength and effectiveness of dryer sheets by pouring liquid fabric softener on them. Otherwise, I'm glad to hear my video helped! If you haven’t subscribed to my channel, can you please do so now? I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
How much stair skirt should show? From stair nose to top of stair skirt? Thanks
El Matador, As I explained in my video (3:40 to 3:53), I captured this edge by laying a 1 X 4 MDF Board on top of the stair noses. A 1 X 4 board is 3 ½ inches wide. Consequently, this distance is 3 ½ inches. Otherwise, I appreciate your interest in my channel and subscribing. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
Looks good, I was wanting a continuous rail, meaning when the rail comes down to the landing at say the standard 38 degrees, it would then transition into a horizontal railing and on downwards. The angles would be glued and probably use some wood dowels to join the miters as the 38 degrees gos to 0 degrees (flat). Did you have a separate video on this?
JC, Great idea! You could definitely do this! Sorry, I don't have video on this. However, my Episode 70 shows how to cut a stair handrail using a sliding jig. You may be able to use this concept to make perfect cuts. Don't forget to measure 3 times prior to cutting. In addition, I recommend making practice cuts on scrap wood prior to cutting your expensive railing. Otherwise, I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
Looks awesome!
Grant, Glad to hear that you liked my video and I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
I just bought some Cap -A-Treads. Great Video. You had me at BACON......You had me at Bacon...
SFeather, Glad to hear that you liked my video and I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
Good Video....thanks. I see you have the very same Whirlpool refrigerator that we have.
Larry & Margaret Smith, Glad to hear that you liked my video and I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
Great video series. Question for you: The CapATread instructions say to start with the bottom riser and alternate installing tread and risers all the way up. Is there a reason why you cut and installed all the treads first and then did the risers?
PolskiFil, Glad to hear you liked my stairwell video series. Great question!!!!!!! Per your question, I installed the treads first and the risers second. I opted to install the treads first so I could focus on perfectly cutting the sides, which are easily visible to the eye at all times. Consequently, the back of the treads did not have to be perfect. The risers, which I installed later covered the rear cuts of the treads making the rear of the treads appear to be perfectly cut. In addition, like the treads, this enabled me to focus on perfectly cutting the sides of the risers. In addition, the tops of the risers did not have to be perfectly cut, because the riser tops are not visible to the eye because the front tread over hangs prevent you from seeing the riser tops at most times. Lastly and most importantly, these perfect cuts enabled me to install the treads and risers with perfect cuts that did not require caulk to fill any gaps. Caulk on a stair case is an ugly site. As time goes on, caulk picks up dirt and grim and causes the tread and riser fits to look horrible. Glad to hear that my stairwell video series helped and I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
Thank s for posting
Glomontero, Glad to hear that my video helped and I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
Thank you for this video. I was told I had to disconnect my waterline prior to getting new flooring because they would move the fridge but not disconnect the waterline. I was able to shut the water off and with your video I was able to figure out how these Lines came apart. Thank you so much. 59 yo mother of six, GMA of four.
Glad I could help! Janet, Thank you so much for your laudatory comments. It's great to know that my video helped you with your water line. Otherwise, I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
Thanks for the tips, Al. I am going to get some. In my household we are experts at busting yard ornaments--and we do not have a giant German Shepherd!
AeroDinosaur, Appreciate your great support!
Thank you for the video. But my problem how to clean inner pipes. It stops working.
lelsadko, You are correct. It is important to clean the inner pipes every six months or once per year. You can do this by taking your fountain apart and cleaning it with a garden hose. If you still have problems, recommend that you send me some pictures of your fountain at abacon73@aol.com and we'll get together over the phone to fix your problem. Otherwise, I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
Ditto😢
This...reminds me of an early 1970's space launch broadcast. The band-aids on your for arms indicate your commitment to excellence, a pact that exceeds Joe Biden's endorsement of Carmella. Bravo phucker! I may just be doing my own laminate using your tutorial, just because it's so convincing. Do you have a several years, after many spilled beers later, follow up vid?
YankeeinSC1, Glad to hear that you liked my video, which does provide a good tutorial for helping you finish your laminate job. To answer your question, I plan to provide several videos on how I finished my bar in approximately 1 year. Please stay tuned. Otherwise, I appreciate your interest in my channel and subscribing. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
@@LetsFixItRight Unfortunately the wife (and my own reluctance due to the complexity of my situation) nixed the laminate plans after some discussion this morning...I $cheduled a granite guy for later this week. :(
@@YankeeinSC1 Please note that I have 2 videos (Episodes 8 and 9) on my UA-cam Channel showing how to prepare and manage a granite installation.
The repair looks awesome!
Thank you so much Connie!!!
I am so glad Pat has her frog back to normal! Looks great!
Thanks Marcia. We'll see how long the frog lasts. However, I have a great repair process to quickly fix the frog if this happens again.
Looking good Cody!
Thanks Allan!!!!
thank you - very helpful!
Paul, Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments! Glad to hear my video helped! If you haven’t subscribed, can you please do so now? I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
How did you do the landing? That's been the hardest part to get right
Donna, Please note that I cover this in detail in my Episode 59, Finish Stairwell Landing, Video. Otherwise, I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
Really well done video! Thanks for the help you gave through this video
McDank, Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments! Glad to hear my video helped! If you haven’t subscribed, can you please do so now? I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
Just bought a fountain for my flower garden. Setting it up this weekend! You just gave me a smart, easy, and fast way for cleaning and maintaining. Thanks!
Donald, Glad to hear my video helped! If you haven’t subscribed, can you please do so now? I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
Thanks for this fix. I can now cook dinner, and my wife is happy.
Paul, Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments! Glad to hear my video helped! If you haven’t subscribed, can you please do so now? I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
, 16JUNE24, before this, I was having to replace my water filter every 3 months or so, today I tried this method on an LG Filter soaked in vinegar for 24 Hrs, so far so good, "light" did not come on once installed again, I ran water thru the line for about a gallon next time will try 1/2 gallon , and no taste of vinegar. Am very please, will wait a few days and see and give an up date. Thank You.
@user-fq4ij8ez7w Appreciate your comments and information! Glad to hear my video helped! If you haven’t subscribed, can you please do so now? I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
Thank you so much. Fixed it right! 👏👏
Grammyners, Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments! Glad to hear my video helped! If you haven’t subscribed, can you please do so now? I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
Thank you for this :)
The Welder's Daughter, Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! Glad to hear my video helped! . If you haven’t subscribed, can you please do so now? I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
Thank you! it was the alignment I was struggling with.
Odennehy, Glad to hear my video helped! If you haven’t subscribed, can you please do so now? I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
I have a fountain with a large base pond so can’t blow it out, but I’ll use your trick for the two basins! I use a spare garden hose, run one end downhill or to a drain if possible, then prime the hose from the hand sprayer, putting them both into the water for about 20 seconds until the suction gets going to siphon all the water out. Granted I do have a 20 foot slope to the street 😊
kwrzesien17, Sounds like a great idea! Appreciate your interest in my channel. If you haven’t subscribed, can you please do so now? I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
Best video ever! Thanks a lot!
Tyler, Appreciate your truly outstanding comment! In addition, I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
Have you tested the water with a new filter and then with the reused filter to make sure it's working?
Rattlehead M, This is a good question. Thanks for asking it. Yes, I have done this and I have found that a reused filter using my cleaning process in this video is just as good as a new one. Otherwise, I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
I like this video it was great. Any suggestions on how to stop bees from swarming. I have bees swarming in our backyard they are in a hole that in my orange tree, and I believe they will nest soon
Mike, If you have some Fabric Softener, which is used to saturate dryer sheets, try using that. Otherwise, I would soap this swarming area with bee and wasp killer. Otherwise, glad to hear that my video helped and I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
great job, what's the width size of the skirt?
Steve, My skirts are 3/4 inch thick. I appreciate your thoughtful comment and interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
Steve, They're 3/4 inch thick and 9 1/2 inches wide at the widest point. Regards, Al
Thank you, this helped me finish a replacement today! Also the music made this intense!
American Brunch: Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments! Glad to hear my video helped! Appreciate you becoming a member of the Let’s Fix It Right Team and look forward to your future comments and recommendations. If you haven’t subscribed, can you please do so now? I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
Thank you
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Thanks for sharing this video very helpful information and I am watching from Greensboro North Carolina it's so nice to meet you now Your New Friend. God Bless
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Hey Al Bacon. I watched the video over many times. In the video (12:55) you have your starting space next to the newel at 3.047. Then your spacing jumps to 3.75” until the last space where it goes back to 3.047. I’m wondering how to calculate this so my spaces are consistent throughout the whole rake wall. I hope this makes sense. Thanks
Mason, As I explained in my video (9:30 to 12:42), this is exactly the horizontal spacing I planned for (i.e., 3.75 inches between each of my 12 metal balusters; 3.047 inches between my group of metal balusters and newel on the left; and 3.047 inches between my group of metal balusters and staircase wall on the right.) The graphic at 12:42 clearly shows how I calculated the two 3.047 inch outside gaps. If you are not sure how to do this calculation or perform a calculation where all spaces are equal, I will gladly help. In other words, we could exchange email addresses and phone numbers and go over your numbers. I would also need to see some pictures of your stairwell. Otherwise, I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
Worked great, thank you.
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I wonder if I could do this, then refill it with vinegar, and install it, then flush it through the dispenser to clean the lines
Mskperpen, You could do this. However, you’ll have a lot of vinegar to flush out. As shown in the video (see 3:47 to 4:41), it took me 5 or 6 large containers of water to flush the vinegar out of the water filter and water lines. It will take you a lot more water to flush all of it out. Most importantly, I appreciate your interest in my channel and subscribing. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
Are the outside of the first and twelfth baluster spacing also 5 9/16 spacing after calculating the Final Trig Calculation?
Ricwi11i, Please review 11:39 to 16:00 showing how I made my calculations. Baluster Distances are shown at 12:56. The outside horizontal distance at the edges is 3.047 inches. I also centered my drilling pattern at 15:08. To keep the video shorter, I didn’t show this numerical distance. However, if you do the Trig Math, you’ll find out that this outside distance on top of the knee wall is 3 31/32 of an inch. Otherwise, I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right