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This channel is your ultimate guide to navigating the practical aspects of everyday life with creativity and efficiency. Join me as we dive into the worlds of DIY, culinary arts, life hacks, and more. Whether you're looking to whip up impressive meals, tackle home improvement projects, or simply make your daily routine more effective, you'll find a wealth of knowledge here.
Each video is crafted to enhance your capabilities and inspire your personal growth. Let’s embrace the journey of becoming indispensably useful together-through the kitchen, the workshop, and beyond. Ignite your inner renaissance person and make every day a little more extraordinary.
Each video is crafted to enhance your capabilities and inspire your personal growth. Let’s embrace the journey of becoming indispensably useful together-through the kitchen, the workshop, and beyond. Ignite your inner renaissance person and make every day a little more extraordinary.
Copper Flashing a Chimney Exterior
Hi folks, pardon the delay in posting lately! As part of the exterior envelope project, we had to ensure all seams and cracks were weather-tight for the years to come. In this video, I cut and installed some copper flashing-albeit backwards. I ended up redoing the entire run to put the underlayment/blueskin underneath the copper, but overall, it all worked out in the end.
This video is still useful because you can see my thought process and execution behind using copper flashing. Copper wasn't my first choice, but I had a sheet leftover from a small roofing project, so I figured I’d upcycle it.
#MakeThyselfUseful #CopperFlashing #ChimneyRepair #DIY #HomeImprovement #Upcycling #HomeRenovatio...
This video is still useful because you can see my thought process and execution behind using copper flashing. Copper wasn't my first choice, but I had a sheet leftover from a small roofing project, so I figured I’d upcycle it.
#MakeThyselfUseful #CopperFlashing #ChimneyRepair #DIY #HomeImprovement #Upcycling #HomeRenovatio...
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Sheet Rocking and Rolling [TIMELAPSE]
Просмотров 122Месяц назад
Here's a little timelapse of us hanging some drywall. My camera kept bugging out, so I don't have much to show. We managed to finish the hallway and the bedroom THAT DAY before subcontracting the remainder of the job due to our running vastly behind schedule. #MakeThyselfUseful #Drywall #Sheetrock #HomeImprovement #DIY #Timelapse #HomeRenovation #Construction #Handyman
Turn Your Problems on Their Side - Removing Old Siding
Просмотров 12Месяц назад
I had a lightbulb moment while removing a bunch of old siding. Prying out nails from the outside was getting cumbersome, so I decided to go inside the house and hammer the nails out from the back. This approach easily shaved off 80% of the time it would have taken me. #MakeThyselfUseful #SidingRemoval #DIY #HomeImprovement #Handyman #RenovationHacks #ConstructionTips #Efficiency #ProblemSolving...
Siding Removal Project - Day 1
Просмотров 20Месяц назад
Watch this quick stop motion video of us removing the old siding on the house to prep the space for new siding. Simple, efficient, and satisfying! #MakeThyselfUseful #StopMotion #SidingRemoval #DIY #HomeImprovement #Handyman #HomeRenovation #Construction
Nifty Tape Cutting Trick (Almost Any Tape…)
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.Месяц назад
Here's a nifty life hack for cutting tape with a wax backing, like HVAC tape. If you've ever been frustrated peeling the backing off one piece at a time, this trick is for you. This short video shows my method using HVAC tape, but it can be applied to almost any tape that has a peelable back. Good preparation makes the job go smoothly! As promised, here's the quote: "Give me six hours to chop d...
Framing a Window Like a Finance Guy (MS Excel Window Model)
Просмотров 21Месяц назад
I used MS Excel to model out my prefab windows. This is how I did it and a walkthrough from start to finish. It took WAY longer than cutting on the fly, but I did this as a fun way to do my calculations and plan my window frame. This can all be done on paper on the fly, but the walkthrough is helpful and detailed nonetheless. #MakeThyselfUseful #WindowFraming #FinanceGuy #MSExcel #DIY #HomeImpr...
Project Walkthrough - Exterior Envelope
Просмотров 26Месяц назад
Just want to share my project planning and the flow of efforts for the next phase of my project, the exterior envelope. I'll be focusing on three key window openings. This video gives an idea of how I'm thinking about my project and how I scope out my work. Hashtags #MakeThyselfUseful #ProjectPlanning #ExteriorEnvelope #DIY #HomeImprovement #Construction #WindowInstallation #Handyman #HomeRenov...
Installing Roof Vents to Aid the Breathability of Vaulted Ceiling
Просмотров 217Месяц назад
In this video, I'm installing rafter vents before spray foaming because my roofer told me he would extend the warranty of the roof work he did. It's as easy as stapling to the ceiling, but I do wish I had done it before running electrical. The things you see more clearly in hindsight... Hashtags #MakeThyselfUseful #RoofVents #VaultedCeiling #DIY #HomeImprovement #RafterVents #Roofing #SprayFoam...
The Day I Got Myself a Tripod - What a Game Changer!
Просмотров 28Месяц назад
The title says it all folks. Hopefully this brings some better content your way! #MakeThyselfUseful #Tripod #GameChanger #DIY #HomeImprovement #manfrotto
Attack the HVAC - Always Flexin': Installing Insulated Flex Ductwork
Просмотров 168Месяц назад
In this video, I’m giving you a general walkthrough of how I installed insulated flex ductwork. From planning the layout to securing the ducts, follow along as I show you the steps I took to get the job done right. #HVAC #DIY #HomeImprovement #MakeThyselfUseful #Ductwork #HomeRenovation #FlexDuct #AlwaysFlexin
Attack the HVAC - Always Flexin': Installing the Ceiling Boxes
Просмотров 61Месяц назад
In this video, I’m giving you a general walkthrough of how I installed the ceiling boxes for my HVAC system. From planning the layout to securing the boxes, follow along as I show you the steps I took to get the job done right. #HVAC #DIY #HomeImprovement #MakeThyselfUseful #Ductwork #HomeRenovation #AlwaysFlexin
Attack the HVAC - Always Flexin': Tying in the Register Box
Просмотров 50Месяц назад
In this video, watch as I connect the flex duct to the register boxes in my HVAC system. Follow along to see the step-by-step process and learn how to ensure a secure and efficient connection. #HVAC #DIY #HomeImprovement #MakeThyselfUseful #Ductwork #HomeRenovation #FlexDuct #AlwaysFlexin
Attack the HVAC - Installing the Register Boxes
Просмотров 357Месяц назад
In this video, I’m walking you through how I installed the register boxes for my HVAC system. #HVAC #DIY #HomeImprovement #MakeThyselfUseful #Ductwork #HomeRenovation
Attack the HVAC - Poppin' Collars: Mounting Take Offs to Foam Board Register Boxes
Просмотров 48Месяц назад
Attack the HVAC - Poppin' Collars: Mounting Take Offs to Foam Board Register Boxes
Attack the HVAC - 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Take Off: Tapping Main HVAC Trunk for New Ducts
Просмотров 105Месяц назад
Attack the HVAC - 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Take Off: Tapping Main HVAC Trunk for New Ducts
Attack the HVAC - Patch it Like it's Hot: Repairing Main HVAC Supply Trunk
Просмотров 30Месяц назад
Attack the HVAC - Patch it Like it's Hot: Repairing Main HVAC Supply Trunk
Drip Drip Drop, There Goes an Irrigation System
Просмотров 56Месяц назад
Drip Drip Drop, There Goes an Irrigation System
Cross Bracing Ceiling Joists for Sensory Swing Mount
Просмотров 14Месяц назад
Cross Bracing Ceiling Joists for Sensory Swing Mount
Demo Days - When Your Dad Wants to Help With the Demolition
Просмотров 329Месяц назад
Demo Days - When Your Dad Wants to Help With the Demolition
Raising the Roof: Vaulting the Ceiling for a Spacious Look
Просмотров 235Месяц назад
Raising the Roof: Vaulting the Ceiling for a Spacious Look
Crazy Homeowner Tries to Move 360 lbs Trampoline by Himself
Просмотров 1672 месяца назад
Crazy Homeowner Tries to Move 360 lbs Trampoline by Himself
Demo Days - Sucks to Suck: Removal of Blown-in Insulation from an Attic (VLOG)
Просмотров 4172 месяца назад
Demo Days - Sucks to Suck: Removal of Blown-in Insulation from an Attic (VLOG)
The Best Hammers Have Magnets: Milwaukee 20 oz. Smooth Face Hammer
Просмотров 1012 месяца назад
The Best Hammers Have Magnets: Milwaukee 20 oz. Smooth Face Hammer
Using a Gerber Machete to Cut Insulation Batts
Просмотров 682 месяца назад
Using a Gerber Machete to Cut Insulation Batts
Re-Screening Old Andersen Window Screens That Have Metal Splines
Просмотров 1442 месяца назад
Re-Screening Old Andersen Window Screens That Have Metal Splines
Even When We Are Framing Skylights, We Dance!
Просмотров 92 месяца назад
Even When We Are Framing Skylights, We Dance!
Some Project Scoping and My Vision for Content Formats
Просмотров 192 месяца назад
Some Project Scoping and My Vision for Content Formats
Can’t wait to see the final product 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Wrong! Don't tear the backing paper off at all, level it in tact. This way you never dig for a corner to peel back and you never worry about picking up a thousand different pieces of paper.
That’s a solid idea. You can also trim it so you’re not dealing with 50’ of wax paper.
@@MakeThyselfUseful Yeah, it definitely depends on the job at hand. If you're standing still wrapping pipe it's easier to handle versus crawling in an attic that's for sure. Regardless, picking up a few larger pieces is way better than pick up a thousand small pieces.
@@WORDversesWORLD Agree. I learned very quickly how annoying it was to pick up all those small pieces of backing 😅
as a hvac installer for 37yrs I'm lmao 😂 at you .
As someone who’s had 0 years of HVAC experience, I got it done 😅
You pre cut the tape which means you already spent the time it would take you to cut while you are applying the tape.
@@robertking7584 true, but the majority of the time spent was the peeling off of the back of the tape after cutting it. The wax backing had no easy-peel tab
Wow a fresh hack that I haven't seen before and would actually be useful.
This make me feel warm and fuzzy 😬 I made something original! How rare in today's world of content...
"Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." ~Abraham Lincoln
I had a hard time remembering that in the moment 😂
That is WAY faster! I probably would have spent 5-10 minutes doing it the regular way a nd getting frustrated at the same time. I can also see myself being able to wear gloves after peeling the first piece.
I’ve definitely cut myself with HVAC tape 😂 good call
Cutie Pie Stam, we like your channel!
Thank you 🥰
Looking forward to seeing more videos!
Thank you!!
So proud of you, Stamatis!!!! You’ve def always been a Jack of so many trades. Excited to watch these as you embark on this journey and navigate sharing your wisdom and positive energy. Kudos to you for doing this!!!! 👏🏼
Awwww shucks
You can do it ……. Get it brother
One video at a time!
Just a suggestion, why just not dropping the whole thing down and cleaning up the mess on the ground instead? I did many removals before and I believe you could have saved a ton of times, but eh, you got er done.
I think you’re right. Probably would have been safer as well 😁 we got it done though. Thankfully I wasn’t on the clock but we managed to get all the work done in a few hours anyway.
Excellent efficiency by laying out the screws first - you're better off with the regular (quieter) drill driver instead of impact (maybe even faster) Looks like the left set of King/Jack studs are off level!?!?
Everything is level haha. I think it looks un-level because I use the wide angle camera 😂
Why is this happening? Also may want to invest in a "Baker's scaffold, pair of jeans and work boots"!
My dad brought me one after I shot this. I have the work boots but sneakers are more comfortable 😂 I def gotta get my gear game up
Sounds awesome man. Sounds like you got a lot of useful interesting talent that you have to share looking forward to following you on your journey
I appreciate that so much!! I will do the best I can and would love to hear your thoughts along the way.
Amazing name for the channel and excellent demonstration of what it means! Cool Tools and keep up the good work! Just keep an eye out for the "Inspector"! What are you building and will it have a pool table?
This is going to be our updated living room and Leon’s new room. You should have seen what it looked like before!! Exciting times. The pool table will come when I build my massive studio shed
I’m really glad you like the name 🥰 put a lot of thought into it
Let’s goooo cuz!!!! Love this
A family of creators :*
It’s for a swing!
Joist hangers on a 2 x 4??
It’s for a swing!!! It needs all the support it can get