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How to Cut a Perfect Jig Circle with House Ones Jenn Largesse
Time: 15 minutes or longer, depending on the size of the circle
Cost: $30 and up
Skill Level:
Beginner
Tools:
Trim router
Drill driver
Countersink bit
Spade bit
Measuring tape
Clamps
Shopping List:
board
Wood to cut a circle into (can be any species or dimension)
Nail
Resources:
Jenn demonstrated how to cut a perfect circle using a RYOBI ONE+ cordless trim router (https://www.ryobitools.com/ ).
How to Replace Ungrounded Two-Prong Electrical Outlets
Time: 3-4 hours
Cost: $400
Skill Level:
Professional Only
Tools:
Hammer
Pliers
Screwdriver
Shopping List:
NM cable
Arc-fault breaker
GFCI receptacle or grounded receptacle
Electrical staples
Resources:
Any work that involves working on the electrical panel can be dangerous and should only be done by a licensed professional.
In this scenario, Heath found that none of the surrounding receptacles or their wiring were to code, so he removed and replaced them with a 12-2 NM cable and a single GFCI outlet. These materials can be found at any home center or electrical supply store.
Expert assistance with this segment was provided by Eaton and Eastman Electric (http://www.eatonandeastmanelectric.com/ ).
How to Choose and Use a Paint Roller
Cost: $10 and up
Skill Level:
Beginner
Tools:
Paint roller
Paint tray
Shopping List:
Paint roller brush
Paint
Resources:
Mauro explained the paint rollers have different nap lengths based on the texture of the surface being painted. In general, a roller with a shorter nap is good for smooth surfaces, and a roller with a longer nap is good for rough surfaces.
The materials Mauro used to demonstrate these techniques, including the paint, the tray, and the roller, can all be found at home centers.
How to Upgrade Glass Fireplace Doors
Time: 2-3 hours
Cost: $2,000
Skill Level:
Moderate
Tools:
Nut driver
Screwdriver
Masonry drill
Clamps
Level
Drill driver
Shopping List:
Fireplace doors
Masonry screws
Resources:
Mark replaced the existing fireplace doors with the Caron Vintage Iron Fireplace Doors, which were manufactured by Woodland Direct (https://www.woodlanddirect.com)
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