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Home DIY with Martin
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Добавлен 28 дек 2022
Home DIY with Martin is a RUclips channel filled with videos on DIY projects and repairs for Home DIY’ers. My goal is to post videos with All the Steps, not just a quick overview for Home DIY projects and repairs. Because of this, my videos will tend to be longer than the typical RUclips video for the subject matter, so I fast forward a lot of the video. I voiceover a play-by-play as I show you All the Steps to complete the project. Hopefully, with my 30+ years of being a certified mechanic, managing buildings and repairs, and currently the past 10 years as a Facilities Director, I can help you gain Home DIY knowledge, tips & tricks, and confidence with your Home DIY journey. So hold on to something, my videos are fast paced so I hope you don’t get dizzy, and enjoy! After that, grab your tools, and get DIYing.
New Valve Boxes & Sprinkler Wire Install
In this video, I going to show you how I ran a new sprinkler wire up through my attic, and out to my sprinkler valves, instead of going underground to get my sprinklers working again. You will see me upgrade all my outside irrigation valve boxes, so I have way more space to be able to service my sprinkler valves and solenoids in the future, including a unique way how to wire up all the solenoids.
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Photocell Sensor - How to Install or Replace
Просмотров 666Месяц назад
In this video, I show you how to remove your outside wall light fixture, to replace a broken Dusk to Dawn Photocell Sensor. We will go through how to wire up a new photocell, including how to add one if you light fixture doesn’t have one. You will see a few other tips a long the way, like how I modified this fixture to fit centered on the decorative cement trim. And even if you are just install...
Board and Batten Accent Wall
Просмотров 972 месяца назад
In this video, I illustrate how to add ELEGANCE and VISUAL INTEREST to your bedroom with a classic Board and Batten Accent Wall. I go through all the DIY steps how to install from planning, measuring, painting, caulking, and assembly. Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed this video to help my channel grow. CHECK OUT my video here: “How to Install Recessed Lighting” video here: ruclips.net/v...
Smart Sprinkler Controller - DIY Install with Demonstration
Просмотров 2553 месяца назад
In this video, I show you how to remove then install a new Yardian Smart Sprinkler Controller. I go through downloading and setting up the app, and my favorite settings. Finally, demonstrating how having a smart sprinkler controller, makes things easier for me in the yard during some quick repairs and in practice. Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed this video to HELP MY CHANNEL GROW. CHEC...
Toilet Flange Repair - How to DIY
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.3 месяца назад
In this video, I mainly show you how to DIY repair a Broken Toilet Flange. Also, with a surprise at the end, how to replace a Tank to Bowl Gasket and the Tank Washers and Bolts. Because I always show you All The Steps, you will in addition, learn how to silicone/caulk around a toilet, and even how to remove cosmetic scratches from a porcelain toilet, and so much more. Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE ...
Scotchgard Fabric Water Shield
Просмотров 1844 месяца назад
In this video, I show you how to apply Scotchgard Fabric Water Shield on your furniture, for strong fabric protection that repels water based spills for easier cleanup. Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed this video to help my channel grow. CHECK OUT my video here: How to Hang a Heavy Light Fixture ruclips.net/video/V8feqkgg-30/видео.html CHECK OUT my video here: How to Install a Wood Clos...
Accent Wall DIY Install - add warmth to a room
Просмотров 1554 месяца назад
In this video, I show you how to energize and change the feel of any room with an accent wall. Even if you chose any of the many other colors and types of wood boards that are available, this video will help you with your planning, and all the steps on how to DIY install your wood board accent wall. Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed this video to help my channel grow. CHECK OUT my video ...
Heavy Light Fixture DIY Install - and so much more!
Просмотров 1 тыс.5 месяцев назад
In this video, I show you how I DIY installed a Heavy Light Fixture I was fortunate to get for free. I show you all the steps including the mounting, extending the electrical, installing a new electrical ceiling box, and wiring. I show you how I planned out my layout, and even how I relocated an AC Register which was unfortunately located in my preferred mounting location. This also required me...
Wood Closet System DIY Install - allen + roth from Lowe’s
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.6 месяцев назад
In this video, I show you how to plan and install an allen roth closet system/kit and shelves from Lowes. Watch to the end for a fun surprise ;). Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed this video to help my channel grow. CHECK OUT my “How to Install Recessed Lighting” video here: ruclips.net/video/jZZz0CVpFc8/видео.htmlsi=DuvK5KF_RnZ673w0 CHECK OUT my “How to Wall Mount a TV & so much more” v...
Dishwasher Install - DIY & Save $$$
Просмотров 5686 месяцев назад
In this video, I show you how I saved $250 DIY installing my new Dishwasher. You will see all the steps including removal of the old dishwasher, how to dispose of it, changing the water shut off valve, and the water/drain/electrical hook up. Please read the Electrical disclaimer below Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed this video to help my channel grow. CHECK OUT my “How to Install Reces...
How To Run Your EV Charging Cord Under Your Garage Door
Просмотров 8 тыс.7 месяцев назад
In this video, I show you how I run my EV Charging Cord under the Garage Door to charge my daughter’s EV, with the purchase of a cable protector from Undor. As part of this project, you will see me change my garage door bottom weather seal. Also, design & install a PVC board for the other side of the garage door versus using the second Undor unit that’s included in the box so I can keep it as a...
How to Hardwire Install your EV Charger
Просмотров 10 тыс.7 месяцев назад
In this video, I demonstrate how I DIY hardwired my EV Charger (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment or EVSE). There is a lot of information in this video, more than just the charger installation steps. I show you my tips and tricks throughout the project, how to get through challenges when things don’t go as planned, and how to build a PVC board box to protect the charging cord if you are mountin...
Wall Mount TV Installation - and so much more
Просмотров 3237 месяцев назад
Wall Mount TV Installation - and so much more
Recessed Lighting - DIY Layout & Installation
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Recessed Lighting - DIY Layout & Installation
Pressure Washing around your House - My DIY Tips
Просмотров 3517 месяцев назад
Pressure Washing around your House - My DIY Tips
Shingle Roof Cleaning - LEARN HOW TO DIY
Просмотров 3587 месяцев назад
Shingle Roof Cleaning - LEARN HOW TO DIY
Driveway Cleaning WITHOUT using a Pressure Washer 
Просмотров 16 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Driveway Cleaning WITHOUT using a Pressure Washer 
Martin loves his Clamps
My other pair of hands 🙌 😜thanks for watching!
Very detailed; well done Martin!
Thank you Robert, I really appreciated your comment!!
I enjoyed your video! If you added a bit more water to your mix, I think it would have been easier to match the pattern, especially if you were using premixed joint compound. We all learn as we go. Hope it all turned out great!
Thanks for the Tip! I’ll try that and everything I learned attempting this…next time. I appreciate the comment and you watching!
In this video, I going to show you how I ran a new sprinkler wire up through my attic, and out to my sprinkler valves, instead of going underground to get my sprinklers working again. You will see me upgrade all my outside irrigation valve boxes, so I have way more space to be able to service my sprinkler valves and solenoids in the future, including a unique way how to wire up all the solenoids. CHECK OUT my video here: Smart Sprinkler Controller - DIY Install with Demonstration ruclips.net/video/5IojbgN-XV8/видео.html
In this video, I show you how to remove then install a new Yardian Smart Sprinkler Controller. I go through downloading and setting up the app, and my favorite settings. Finally, demonstrating how having a smart sprinkler controller, makes things easier for me in the yard during some quick repairs and in practice. CHECK OUT my “New Valve Boxes & Sprinkler Wire Install” video here: ruclips.net/video/-3bD6tGzZ_c/видео.html
Always concise and easy to understand and follow
Thanks for the comment and watching!
Very informative and very easy to follow, always concise 😊 31:34
Garage is considered a wet space. You cannot run Romex in conduit in a wet space. THHN/THNW 6g would is the correct choice. Exposed PVC conduit is subjeted to physical damage. Did you use scheudule 80 conduit and fittings?
I heavily researched and explored all my options before I started my EVSE install project. I can assure you, my choices have worked out great for my use case. Thanks for watching!
Also, you need to either have a lockout plate on the breaker, or add a lockout capable safety disconnect to the circuit. If you go with a NEMA 14-50 outlet, it needs to use a GFCI breaker.
I would personally recommend hardwiring your EVSE. Most modern EVSE have built-in GFCI protection. When the unit is hardwired, there is no need for a GFCI breaker. If the unit is installed with a plug with a GFCI breaker, there can and will be faulty trips. Thanks for sharing your info and watching!
The comments are correct regarding wire selection. NM-B 6/2 is not rated for 48A continuous or a 60A breaker. Use 6-AWG THHN, TCER 6/2, or SER 4/3 for direct wire. What’s worse is that a lot of inspectors aren’t even catching this error. Good job on torquing the screws. Always torque twice! For those that use a NEMA 14-50, make sure to use a Heavy Duty outlet. The regular duty outlets aren’t rated for the continuous current and are melting down.
I address my choice of wire after the app setup in video. Thanks for sharing your info and watching!
I can do the same thing with sodium hypoclorite if I dilute it to 6% on concrete and roofs
That works 👍🏻. I use Spray and Forget because it has a residual effect, it actually adheres to the applied surface. So it cleans long after the stains are gone. For me, about 2 years before I have to reapply. Thanks for watching!
Martin, you’re a natural teacher and your attention to detail really translates well in your content! That pumice stone technique was clutch. A couple plumbing techniques for your next toilet foray. 1) you risk toilet rocking and porcelain cracking if your toilet flange is not flush with your finished floor. Many mistakenly set the flange incorrectly which leads to eventual failure. 2) though caulking the toilet looks nice if ever a leak develops under the toilet you’ve now prevented the water pooling being an indicator something is wrong. You should check out Steven Lavinmore’s channel (he’s a very thoughtful plumber that’s been making RUclips content for over 10 years!) 3) another high point of failure for toilets is the water line, since your already have it disconnected not a bad idea to replace the shutoff with a brass quarter turn and replace the water line hose. (Write the date of replacement on the label, so you have reference for the next guy). Enjoying your DIY content!
Thank you for your comment and advice! Mom wanted the caulking so kitty litter doesn’t get wedged between toilet and floor. She keeps it in that bathroom but I did leave the back not caulked to let water out. At work in a commercial setting I never caulk. I do subscribe to steven lavimoniere channel, I love the conversations between him and the customers 🤭. He makes me crack up! And of course his Next Level plumbing and HVAC skills. THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR COMMENT AND ADVICE!!
Thanks for the super detailed video. I was wondering why running in the wires in the attic vs in another PVC pipe along the ceiling.
Thank you for watching and commenting! If I had no attic access, I would have just ran the conduit through the garage. But it was a lot easier for me, saved me steps, just to go straight up and use the attic since I used romex wire, and it was a pretty far run going all the way across the garage. Romex doesn’t need conduit in the attic. If I used individual THHN wire, it would have needed to be in conduit for the entire run, so I probably would have ran the conduit in the garage along the ceiling. Easier to work in garage vs hot attic. At some point, I’ll have a EV parked on the other side of garage, and when I install a second EVSE, I’ll do that for that side of my garage that has the load center because it’s a shorter run, so it will be easy to just use conduit the whole way. I hope this info helped!
That makes sense. If you don't mind me asking, what is the gun holder (that piece for the gun to rest off) made of? It looks so brittle. I hope it is metal and not plastic. I really like the idea of the box to contain the cord. I will install mine on a wall next to my bikes and it will make such a box to keep the cord within its allocated space.
Hi again, it is made out of metal, very strong 💪🏼 the pvc board box was one of funnest parts of the project.
@@HomeDIYwithMartin good to know thanks.
In this video, I show all the steps how to brighten up a room with recessed lighting. CHECK OUT my video here: How to DIY Install or Repair a Photocell Sensor ruclips.net/video/xD1VKdjZBBE/видео.htmlsi=c082DdwpJSwyuo2L CHECK OUT my video here: How to Hang a Heavy Light Fixture ruclips.net/video/V8feqkgg-30/видео.html Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed this video to help my channel grow.
In this video, I show you how to remove your outside wall light fixture, to replace a broken Dusk to Dawn Photocell Sensor, and so much more. CHECK OUT my video here: “How to Install Recessed Lighting” video here: ruclips.net/video/jZZz0CVpFc8/видео.html CHECK OUT my video here: How to Hang a Heavy Light Fixture ruclips.net/video/V8feqkgg-30/видео.html Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed this video to help my channel grow.
CHECK OUT my “EV Charging Cord Protector for Under Garage Door Charging” video here: ruclips.net/video/LkdZ4ZEkMp8/видео.htmlsi=vGfFIsh5Zwv92yJ0 In this video, I demonstrate how I DIY hardwired my EV Charger (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment or EVSE). There is a lot of information in this video, more than just the charger installation steps. I show you my tips and tricks throughout the project, how to get through challenges when things don’t go as planned, and how to build a PVC board box to protect the charging cord if you are mounting your charger between two garage doors. I also talk about what my preferred amperage to charge at is, so make sure you catch that at the end of this video.
Awesome vid. It’s so cool that you did all this for your daughter. My wife wants this same closet brand.
I figured the more comfortable she is, the longer she’ll stay home with us. Plus, the room will now make a great spare bedroom once she leaves. allen+roth at Lowe’s I think looks a little more fancier than other over the counter options. Thank you for watching and commenting!!
I love how thoroughly he explains every step. Never knew how important baby wipes are, they simplify every time of cleanup. What a good idea! Marty explains every possibility. Really enjoy watching him!
Well played sir.
Thank You!! ☺️
Nice video. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time commenting and watching my video. I appreciated that! 🤗
@@HomeDIYwithMartin I also owned a Yardian Pro. Very nice controller. Highly recommend.
Concise and informative
Thanks for watching!
God bless the guys that really get outside and do these things to keep everything beautiful!!! I wish I could get my partner to do ONE thing outside a year.
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Thank you! Great video.❤❤❤
Thank you so much for watching and commenting!!!
Individual stranded THHN 6 awg wires might have been better than the 6-2 NM (Romex) cable you used. Probably less expensive. It has a higher temperature rating (90 C) and thus a higher current rating (recall 55 A in conduit, for 2 cond max). Much easier to pull thru conduit. I bought it by the foot recently at Lowes for another project (now planning for an EV charger). They had red, blk, wht, and grn stranded. Home Depot had only 2 colors by the foot in 6 awg, at higher price.
That will work great for you, enjoy your install. Thanks for watching!
Great video and that pumice stone to clean scratches of the toilet bowl is such a great tip!
Thanks for watching!!! Yeah it’s great, you can pick one up at HD in the chemical/cleaning supplies aisle. I appreciate you watching to the end of video to see that!
Looks like you’ll be getting another view from me. Talking about the stars aligning in finding your video. I am working on a bathroom remodel and notice a leak today as the walls are off, but couldn’t figure out where until I figured it. It was coming from the toilet bolt in the bathroom next to the other bathroom I’m remodeling. Now I’ll be using your video to replace the toilet tank bolts and add a new flush valve as I’m sure it’s cracked as it’s old. Thanks again!
Great job Martin!
Thank you so much for the comment and watching!! 🤗
I think im going to do this for my house, good looking out. The difference is night and day.
Oh yeah. And it lasts for years. I spray it all around the house. I really appreciate your comments and watching!!
You sir are a master handy man, I saw your EV charger video and it was very well made.
You made my day with your comment. 🤗 Thanks for watching my videos, I really appreciate that!
GOOD JOB MARTIN, VERY CLEAN 👍👌
Thank you so much!! 😊 I appreciated that you shared that with me!!
You shouldn't use the 48 amp setting. You've got Romex wire, you have to use the 60c rating, so that's 55 amps. Max continuous would be 44 amps. You should have finished the attic run and used THHN wire, then you could have used the 75c rating of 65amps. You would have been able to charge at 48 amps then.
I address this in the video (if you watch the whole thing) and on previous similar comments. Works great, 2 EVs charge daily. Thanks for watching!
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Good job! Keep some latex gloves as well brother.
🧼👐🤭Thanks for comment & watching!!
In this video, I mainly show you how to DIY repair a Broken Toilet Flange. Also, with a surprise at the end, how to replace a Tank to Bowl Gasket and the Tank Washers and Bolts. Because I always show you All The Steps, you will in addition learn how to silicone/caulk around a toilet, and even how to remove cosmetic scratches from a porcelain toilet, and so much more. Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed this video to help my channel grow. CHECK OUT my video here: How to install a Dishwasher ruclips.net/video/Vs7iS13BZ1s/видео.html CHECK OUT my video here: How to Hang a Heavy Light Fixture ruclips.net/video/V8feqkgg-30/видео.html For any questions email me at: HomeDIYwithMartin@gmail.com
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But because the door is not fully closed, don't you wind up with a gap on your top door panel where the panel tilts in slightly?
The door can sit off the ground slightly without that happening luckily. Normally, the bottom weather seal is much thicker, and over time it gets crushed down. Don’t get a new bottom weather seal that has an O ring inside of it. You want one shaped like a U that crushes down on the Undor cable protector and whatever you choose to put on the other side. Either the other Undor that comes in the box, or as you saw I used a piece of pvc board. That keeps the weather seal well padded and not crushed down in the middle. Now by chance that doesn’t work, check out your garage doors top wheel bracket. It should have an oval channel that you can loosen the screw and adjust the tilt on top door panel if needed. But in most cases you shouldn’t have to do that because of what I explained about how the seal is now crushed down and that’s where you gain the rise in the door. Hope that info helps, Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing. Does this/ will Undoor work with automated garage doors that are not pulled down manually as we see here in the video?
It will work, you just need to adjust the down Travel Limit on your garage door opener. If you still have your paperwork it will explain how in there. Or just do a search on RUclips for your brand of garage door opener on RUclips, and you probably can find a video on how to do it. Usually, it’s just a screw/knob on the side that you adjust so that the garage door doesn’t shut all the way down to the floor anymore, and stops when it hits the Undor cable protector. Hope that info helps, thanks for watching!
@@HomeDIYwithMartin many thanks!
I like your thinking about wire size - it’s better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it
Exactly! Just incase someone behind me changes the settings, uses it, it is ready for its max capacity. Plus, I do use it at 48amps when I need it, been a year, 2 EVs use it everyday, works perfectly.
Enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching and commenting! I appreciated that!
After watching a dozen or so of these types of videos, each of which has one or more comments about the wire gauge being incorrect, as well as comments from people whose electricians did it wrong, or even comments from supposed electricians getting it wrong, I am seriously wondering if there is a high likelihood that I would get a incorrect install from an electrician at this point.
Go with Qmerit. They specialize in EV Charging installs. If you watch the part of my video after the app setup, I do talk about what I chose, and why. I put that part in there knowing I was going to get comments about my install :). Just about every single EVSE install video has similar comments. They just copy and paste.
Nicely done. Thx for sharing
I appreciate you watching!
Want to learn how to install a Heavy Light Fixture? In this video, I show you all the steps including extending the electrical, installing a new electrical ceiling box, wiring, relocating an AC Register, ceiling patching and texturing, and of course the mounting of a Heavy Light Fixture. You can’t miss my ceiling texturing ;), and the Bloopers at the end.
Thank You for All that you are doing for our Planet Earth.... Peace.. Shalom.. Salam.. Namaste 🙏🏻 😊 🌈 ✌ ☮ ❤
Thank you for watching!!
Thank you for the step-by-step. I ordered both the Undor and that same weather seal before seeing this video, but I'm glad now knowing that I've got the right materials coming. I'm hoping replacing the seal will go as smoothly as yours seemed to go!
Thank you for watching! You will do great, and love how it works.
I would use this after pressure washing as a preventative.
That does work great. Try it and you won’t need to pressure wash again for years. I use it as a preventative on a lot of other areas of my house. Prevents green mildew and mold to grow. Keeps your house looking clean.
Nice install. I just installed the same dishwasher today at a rental property. The only thing different on mine is that mine has a door handlebar. other than that, same control panel and everything. I also liked the fact that you can see and push the buttons even with the door closed. It is a quite dishwasher.
Thank you for the comment and for watching. I appreciate that! It’s been cleaning the dishes great, very quiet. 👍
As previously mentioned, this will not pass inspection. First, you should always get a permit and inspection. Our utility offers installation cost rebate and requires a passed inspection (aside from just keeping people safe.) It is not just setting the charger to a max of 50 amps output but the 60amp breaker is too big for the wire type and needs to drop to 50. If I install an EVSE with a 60amp breaker to achieve 48 amps on the charger, I need to use either #4 romex or #6 thhn in conduit.
Read my previous reply to very similar comment. Thanks for watching!
Nice brother
Thanks 🤭
You're welcome to take whatever level of risk you're comfortable with, but I would not be strapping a tank of potassium hydroxide on my back under any circumstances. Also, it's very expensive for what it is. You're paying for 1%-5% of potassium hydroxide. The manufacturer will not disclose the exact percentage as they claim it is a trade secret.
Works great for me, lasts 2yrs. Just sharing what I do, but you can use a pressure washer if that’s what you like to do. Thanks for watching.
Liquid chlorine my friend. 30 seconds on your fence and Awesome on your gutters. Foamer?
“To each their own” use what works best for you. Spray & Forget lasts for years. Chlorine just cleans it. Thanks for watching!
DANGEROUS!