Cole's Hardware Projects & Tips



	We love when you stop by to ask for our advice, but now you can take advantage of Cole’s expertise without leaving your chair. Just click on the links below to access tons of useful tips and instructions. Of course, we’re always right around the corner waiting to help!







• Adding a New Circuit Breaker to the Main Service Panel • Adding a Water Softener to Your Water-Supply System • Adjusting a Closet Door • Applying a Water Sealant to Your Deck • Applying Shellac, Varnish, and Polyurethane Wood Finishes • Applying Water-Based Wood Finishes • Attaching a Hand-Held Shower Unit to Your Tub Spout • Building a Chain Link Fence • Carbon Monoxide Detectors • Caulking Gaps and Joints • Chain Saw Safety and Use • Choosing a Clear Wood Finish • Choosing and Using Power Tools • Choosing Drill Bits • Choosing the Correct Extension Cord and Outlet for Outdoor Power Equipment • Cleaning a Faucet Aerator • Clearing Clogged Sink and Tub Traps • Clearing Clogged Strainers and Stoppers • Clearing Clogged Toilets • Connecting a Waste-Disposal Unit to Your Sink • Connecting Copper Pipe • Connecting Plastic Pipe • Creating an Access Panel in Drywall • Cutting Openings in Drywall • Do You Need a 15- or 20-Amp Receptacle? • Drywall: Patching a Hole Using Wire Mesh • Electrical Switch Types • Filling Holes in Wood • Flush Tank Problems: When the Tank is Full but Won't Flush • Flush Tank Problems: When the Tank Won't Fill • Flush Tank Problems: When the Toilet Is Noisy • Flush Tank Problems: When the Toilet Runs Constantly • Flush Tank Problems: When the Water Level is Too High or Too Low • Flush Tank Problems: When There Are Splashing Sounds Inside the Tank • Handy Drilling Tips and Techniques • Handy Router Tips and Techniques • Home Plumbing Systems • Home Wiring Systems • How to Apply Finish to Your Deck • Installing a Bath Vent • Installing a Battery-Operated Smoke Detector • Installing a Cylinder Lockset • Installing a Deadbolt Lock • Installing a Dryer Vent • Installing a Humidifier

	• Installing a Kitchen Range Receptacle • Installing a Kitchen Sink • Installing a Mailbox: All-In-One Plastic Mailbox Units • Installing a Mailbox: Box and Post • Installing a Mailbox: Box, Post, and Post Support • Installing a Mailbox: Mounting a Mailbox on a Wall • Installing a Sump Pump • Installing a Window Air Conditioner • Installing an Exterior Outlet • Installing an Outdoor Light Fixture on a Wall • Installing Bathroom Safety Grab Bars • Installing Door Sill Weatherstripping • Painting the Exterior of a House with Latex Paint • Painting Walls • Patching and Sealing Your Asphalt Driveway • Patching Concrete Steps • Planting Basics • Plumbing Tools • Preparing Walls for Painting • Putting In a New Kitchen Faucet • Removing Wallpaper • Repairing a Doorbell • Repairing a Leak at the Base of a Toilet Bowl • Repairing a Leak Between the Toilet Tank and Bowl • Repairing a Leak in a Toilet's Water-Supply Line • Repairing a Leaky Lavatory Drain Line • Replacing a Lamp or Appliance Cord • Replacing a Leaky Kitchen Sink Strainer • Replacing a Light Socket and Switch • Replacing a Shower Head • Replacing a Shower Head with a Hand-Held Shower Unit • Replacing a Thermostat • Replacing an Electrical Receptacle • Replacing an Existing Fixture with a Ceiling Fan • Sealing a Masonry Wall • Sealing Asphalt • Taking Care of Your Lawn • Using Ladder Jacks • Weather-Stripping a Garage Door • Weather-Tight Doors • Window Maintenance • Window Weatherstripping • Wiring a Ceiling Fan/Light • Wiring a Single-Pole Dimmer Switch

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