💡 Electrical & Lighting
Install a Light Fixture on a Sloped Ceiling
The exact steps I used to mount and install a light fixture on an angled dining room ceiling.
Install a Flush-Mount Ceiling Light
A practical step-by-step guide to replacing and installing a flush-mount ceiling light.
New Garage Light Install
What I learned replacing old exterior garage lights, including mounting, sealing, and unexpected problems behind the fixtures.
💧 Plumbing & Water
Kitchen Sink Leak Disaster: Part 1
A small kitchen sink leak turned into soaked flooring, corroded galvanized pipe, and a repair plan that suddenly stopped working.
Kitchen Sink Leak Disaster: Part 2
Picking up where Part 1 left off — removing the stuck galvanized pipe, threading in new copper, and finally turning the water main back on.
KITCHEN SINK LEAK DISASTER: PART 3
The water main is back on — but did the new valve and pipe hold? Testing every connection and starting to dry the water-damaged cabinet.
KITCHEN SINK LEAK DISASTER: PART 4
After the plumbing repair, the kitchen faucet suddenly had weak flow. Here's how cleaning the hidden handle screen and aerator restored the water pressure.
🔧 Quick Repairs
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