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Building, Maintenance & Repairs
101 Hints from Heloise
The number one name in household management now brings her favorite hints to you on video! Every one of the 101 hints in this video has been tested and carries the Heloise seal of approval. They cover a wide range of topics..from cooking, fashion, gardening, shopping, car care, cleaning, stain removal, leisure activities and more. Plus all the hints are listed inside the box so you can find the hint you need in a snap! Whether you're young or old, married or single, male of female, this video contains a wealth of time, money and energy saving ideas that can make your life easier, happier and healthier.
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18-4024
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102 min. |
$ 14.95 |
©1994 0-9638865-8-4 |
Add-A-Room
Attic Conversion
Step-by-step instructions on how to fur out rafters; insulate your attic; install a vapor barrier; apply and finish drywall; work on curved surfaces; prepare floors; apply a vinyl tile floor; and install skylights.
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18-0043
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30 min. |
$ 19.95 |
©1985 1-56522-009-9 |
Basement Waterproofing Made Easy: How to Dry Up Wet Basement Floors in Five Easy Steps
Learn how to design and install an effective drainage system under your concrete floor in five easy steps. This low-cost approach eliminates wet basement floors, stops insidious damage due to water pressure, avoids major excavation and other costly alternatives, saves thousands of dollars and will add instant value to your home. Complete review of equipment and materials included.
Basic Carpentry
Step-by-step instructions on how to choose and use tools, including a tape measure, combination square, level, power saw, drill , sander and metal fastener; frame a wall; apply paneling at irregular corners; install a wall shelving system; and use an air compressor and accessories.
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18-0044
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30 min. |
$ 19.95 |
©1985 1-56522-002-1 |
Basic Home Repair
Many basic home repair projects are clearly explained. Subjects include replacing a faucet and toilet, sweating copper pipe, unclogging drains, caulking a tub, replacing light fixtures and switches, repairing lamps, repairing broken tile, running toilets and leaky faucets and replacing a shower head.
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18-2098
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56 min. |
$ 19.95 |
©1985 1-56522-020-X |
Be Your Own Plumber
There is no need to call a plumber for minor home plumbing jobs when you have this program. Jerry Jones will show you how to make basic plumbing repairs and what tools to use for each job. You'll be able to fix a leaky faucet; unclog a clogged drain; tackle common toilet problems; and install a new shower head. A sure time and money saver.
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18-0180
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60 min. |
$ 24.95 |
©1990 1-55746-155-4 |
Building a Deck
If you think you have to be an experienced carpenter to build your own deck, take heart. It's not so. Our husband and wife team breaks down the process into simple steps that anyone can duplicate.
Building a Redwood Deck
Disigned for the Do-it-Yourselfer who wants to build a single level, redwood deck on flat, failry level ground.
Building and Buying a Better Home: Three Tape Set
This video is designed to help you know exactly what to look for when you're in the market to buy or build a new home. The two experts from the television series "Your New House" give you a ground floor look at all the important aspects of the home-building process. National Homebuilder Michael Holigan and Super Handymnan Al Carroll will guide you through the maze of foundations, trusses, R-ratings and SEER factors so that you will be able to make an intelligent home buying decision.
Building Cabinets
Choosing the stock, tools and materials, design and plans, preparing the stock, cutting shelves and rails, doweling, preparing sides, top and bottoms, cutting dadoes and rabbet, assembling face frames, cutting drawer fronts and glides, building doors, assembling the unit, building drawers and finishing touches. Booklet included.
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18-0237
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30 min. |
$ 19.95 |
©1985 1-56522-026-9 |
Carpet Questions and Answers: The Smart Approach to Buying Carpet
Ceiling
Learn how to install suspended ceilings, including planning, repair, hanging the grid, tools, materials, and the most common mistakes and how to correct them.
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18-0073
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45 min. |
$ 19.95 |
©1985 1-56522-006-4 |
Ceilings & Fireplaces
Includes information on beamed ceilings, suspended ceilings, ceiling decorations, acoustic tile, ceiling ladders and installing a fireplace.
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18-0136
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90 min. |
$ 29.95 |
©19 0-87176-820-8 |
Ceilings/Ceiling Tile Installation
Learn how to install ceiling tiles. including planning, tools and materials, safety tips and hints.
Cement
Designed for the Do-it-Yourselfer who wants to pour and finish a simple concret walkway. This program also descirbes different styles of concrete finishes.
Ceramic Tile: Floors and Countertops
Surface preparation, establishing working lines, spreading the adhesive, laying tile, grouting, installing trim and marble threshold, caulking and sealing, removing and installing toilets, and designing and choosing the proper tile.
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18-2095
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27 min. |
$ 19.95 |
©1986 1-56522-017-X |
Ceramic Tile: Walls
Wall surface preparation, establishing working lines, spreading adhesive, laying tile, grouting, installing trim tile and accessories such as soap dishes and towel rack, caulking and sealing, designing and choosing the proper tile.
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18-2094
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27 min. |
$ 19.95 |
©1986 1-56522-015-3 |
Chimney Care and Safety Tips
Step by step instruction for cleaning your fireplace, free-standing, hearthstone and insert. Learn how to help make your wood burning system more efficient, tips on fire safety in the home, useful ways you can use your ash around the house, history of chimney cleaning and much more.
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18-4000
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32 min. |
$ 24.95 |
©1993 6649647483 |
Contemporary Straw Bale Construction "Our Way"
How we built a Super-Insulated straw bale home for $15 per square foot of living area. 1624 square feet living area/2176 square feet under roof. R-39 insulation value on 13 inch bale walls plus passive solar design equal huge energy savings. Features contemporary exterior blended with custom/country interior look, accented with the old world look of the 13 inch windowsills. Common sense construction for the next century and beyond.
COSMETIC GELCOAT & FIBERGLASS REPAIR
CRITTER GITTERS
Do It Yourself Home Repairs
Better Homes and Gardens presents this general home repair video to instruct you on complete basic home repairs. From fixing a leaky faucet to repairing a loose shingle on your roof.
Do-It-Without Him! Home Maintenance for Women
This video will teach you everything from repairing a drippy faucet to unplugging a garbage disposal including the proper tools and supplies to have on hand to do most maintenance chores around the house. If repairs are needed around your home and the spouse or boyfriend is a couch potato, then learn how to "Do-It-Without Him!"
Drywall
Applying to walls, ceilings and curves, including measuring, cutting and attaching. Taping and mudding seams, corners and curves. Sanding and finishing techniques.
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18-0053
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42 min. |
$ 19.95 |
©1985 1-56522-013-7 |
Electrical
Running new wiring in open stud walls. Wiring receptacles, switches and lights. Installation of exterior lights, overhead lights and new outlets in existing circuits. Also safety, codes, tools and materials.
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18-0063
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42 min. |
$ 19.95 |
©1985 1-56522-008-0 |
Electrical-Made Easy
Exterior Design with Brick and Stone
Since the beginning of time masonry has been one of the most reliable building materials used in many different applications and designs. It is durable and strong and provides beauty that lasts for centuries. In combination with other building materials such as steel, wood, glass, concrete, and tile, brick and stone provide some of the most beautiful structures ever created. This video shows hundreds of ways brick and stone have been used in creating beautiful arched entries, dynamic columns and beams, windows and doors framed with unique masonry patterns, mailboxes, beautiful fences and planters, and dozens of ways to incorporate brick and stone in landscaping.
Exterior Projects
Step-by-step instructions on how to install a shingle roof; install a garage door opener; install a lockset and deadbolt lock; build a deck install a door threshold; and use an air compressor and accessories.
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18-0038
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39 min. |
$ 19.95 |
©1985 1-56522-007-2 |
Floor and Ceilings
Step-by-step instructions on how to install sheet vinyl flooring; install vinyl tile; install hardwood parquet tile; install a suspended ceiling; and install a tile ceiling.
Garages I/Wall Framing
Learn how to design and plan your garage; how to layout and frame the walls; and all about tools, materials, safety and codes.
Garages II/Roof Framing and Sheathing
Learn how to frame the garage roof, install the roof and wall sheathing, and install the windows and doors.
Garages III/ Rooting, Siding and Finishing
Learn how to shingle the roof, install siding, finish trim, install the garage door, and install the garage door opener.
Hardwood Floors Installing Parquet Tiles and Planks
Learn floor preparation techniques and how to install prefinished parquet tiles and plank flooring.
Hardwood Floors Repair and Refinishing
Learn how to repair, sand and refinish existing hardwood floors.
Helpful Household Hints: Volume 2
Step-by-step instructions on repairing swivel spout taps; choosing insulation; making asphalt drive repairs; power tool safety; how to chisel; groting tricks; choosing paint; attic ventilation; using a router; exterior painting preparation; countersinking screws; quieting squeaks; building curbs for stone driveways; libricating locks; paint brush clean-up; making adjustable shelves; conserving hot water; painting gutters; and making and using glue blocks.
Helpful Household Hints: Volume 3
Step-by-step instructins on how to use a hand brace; store paint safely; cleaning ceramic tile grout lines; removing funiture water stains; weatherstripping doors; using dowels; no-sweat basement water pipes; removing rust from concrete; driling cleanedge holes; no fuss after-painting clan-up; making the most of plungers; and removing grease from concrete.
Home Repair
This video manual provides step-by-step instructions on how to deal with the repair problems that are most likely to arise in your home. Repair leaking faucets, rewire defective light switches, replace broken windows and more. 48-page booklet is included with video index for quick reference
How a Dream Comes to Life
This video was created to teach you how to design your own totally personalized home. You will learn about the importance of siting, orientation to the sun, floorplan guidelines and how to draw your own plan.
How to Build a Fallout Shelter for $15.00 to $500.00 Seminar
This structure can be a root cellar, work shop, spare bedroom, storage area and yet shelter your family from fallout, fire, tornadoes, earthquakes, etc. Video includes earth sheltered greenhouses, tours of successful underground structures. Instructor Mike Oehler's original $50.00 underground house is still in use. He has taught underground design and construction since 1973 at universities in 26 states and seven countries. Two tape set.
How to Repair Old Windows with Broken Ropes (wood windows): Lost Craft Revitalized
A one-of-a-kind, step-by-step how-to video from the Greenwich Window Doctor. This video will help you when repairing those old beautiful double hung wood sash windows with broken ropes, thus preserving the character and integrity of older homes. Homeowners can save thousands of dollars by not having to buy costly replacement windows that can look out of place in older homes. This is a 'must-have' video for the DIY's and homeowners because it offers an excellent alternative to buying new windows.
Installing Trim with Craig Savage
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18-9508
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60 min. |
$ 19.95 |
©1989  0-942391-22-5 |
Interior Design with Brick & Stone
Ideas and designs for home buyers, builders, remodelers and designers. More than 100 ideas and designs for fireplaces, lobbies and entries, floors and stairways, stoves and inserts, kitchens with bricked in appliances, curved and arched walls, sculptured brick scenes, and even brick ceilings.
Kitchens I/Design, Demolition and Framing
Learn how to plan and design a kitchen, including removal of old cabinets, plumbing, appliances; wall removal and wall framing.
Kitchens II/Cabinet Installation
Learn how to prepare for new cabinets, including rough plumbing and electrical, and installing upper, lower and island cabinets.
Kitchens: Planning & Installation
The steps covered include: Planning your kitchen, tearing out old elements, framing new elements, installing cabinets, countertops, flooring, plumbing fixtures and appliances and lighting.
Laying Concrete Block
Featured is information about tools, layout, mortar, laying up leads, laying to the line, striking points, using bond beam, vertical and horizontal reinforcement, grouting, as well as special tips.
Learn the Art of Bricklaying
This three-volume series uses step-by-step procedures to show you and/or your students how to develop the basic skills needed to be a mason. Part I discusses tools and materials needed in setting up a low budget work area. It shows how to mix lime mortar, which can be used over and over. Part II demonstrates the proper use of the trowel, spreading mortar, and laying brick to the line. Students are involved in actually building a 5' x 4' brick wall. Part II continues with proper technique, demonstrating laying concrete block, and has students build a combination brick and block wall. This comprehensive series provides nearly two hours of instruction of the basic skills needed to begin a career as a highly-skilled and well compensated craftsman.
Low Cost Underground House Workshop
Taught by Mike Oehler, underground dweller since 1971 and author of bestselling book "The $50.00 and up Underground House Book". Mike teaches how to solve drainage problems and build the lowest cost, lightest, airiest underground houses with the best views. For owner builders, architects and contractors. Viewers actually design underground houses using workbook and design kit. Two-Tape Set.
Norm's Guide to Antiquing & Furniture Restoration
Master Furniture Craftsman, Norm Wobschall, guides you through the "ins and outs" of attending furniture auctions and then reveals his expert, easy-to-follow refinishing techniques. Learn everything you need to know about the auctioneer's lingo, the registration and bidding process plus the simple tools and supplies you'll need to prepare surfaces for stripping, sanding and removing surface blemishes. You'll also discover how to make your hobby pay for itself.
Paint and Wallpaper - Made Easy
Paint Like a Professional
The steps are thorough: from preparing surfaces and buying the proper supplies to painting evenly and attaining maximum coverage in minimum time. After you're through, "Paint Like a Professional" demonstrates how to clean, store and maintain your painting materials.
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18-1677
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30 min. |
$ 24.95 |
©1992 1-55746-010-8 |
Paneling
Installing 4' x 8' panels over new or existing walls, and trim techniques. How to install various types of shelving. Installing individual plank boards to walls, with trim techniques.
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18-0069
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42 min. |
$ 19.95 |
©1985 1-56522-014-5 |
Patio Cover
Designed for the Do-it-Yourselfer who wants to build a patio cover over an existing deck next to a house on flat, fairly level ground.
Plumbing
Bathroom/laundry installation of rough plumbing for water and waste lines. Installation of toilet, vanity faucet and sink, tub and shower, and a washer and dryer. Also safety, codes, tools and materials.
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18-0065
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42 min. |
$ 19.95 |
©1986 1-56522-003-4 |
Plumbing - Made Easy
Plumbing and Electrical
Part I: Plumbing. Overview of plumbing systems; and step-by-step instructions on how to work with cooper pipe; plumb for a shower and tub; install a bathroom sink; install a toilet; and install a washing machine/dryer. Part II: Electrical. Step- by-step instructions on how to connect outlets and switches; connect outdoor fixtures; connect overhead lights; and install a new outlet in an existing wall.
Pouring and Finishing Concrete
This video gets to the point of pouring your first yard of concrete without becoming too technical. Included are drainages, forming, concrete cutting, screeding, bullfloating, use of the fresno, edging, floating and troweling.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Discover how to identify and manage the fine points and big picture of every project you manage. This program will help keep your projects on time and within budget.
PSYCHOLOGY OF WINNING LEARNING SYSTEM
Each volume of The Psychology of Winning Learning System comprises a full 60-minute video presentation by Denis Waitley himself; a 60-minute audiocassette review of the video material; and an 80-page action guide which includes a test section worksheets, a reference guide, and a full transcript of the audio session.
Railing/Roofing
Sturdy railings add both safety and practicality to any deck project. Peter Priain demonstrates typical post and rail construction plus several ideas for decorative and functional railing treatments.
Rainwater Collection Systems
Rainwater Collection Systems is the story of three families in the Texas Hill Country who switched from low-quality, expensive well-water to rainwater--and use it for all their needs, especially drinking. When ER physician, Dr. Mike McElveen and his wife Kathy switched to rainwater, their system became the model for others to follow. Includes 50-page booklet with sample system, suppliers, and prices.
Re-Side Your House
With siding panels and a few simple tools, your home's appearance and resale value can be improved dramatically.
Remodeling - Made Easy
Remodeling Decision
Replacing a Window
Designed for the Do-it-Yourselfer who wants to remove and replace an existing window in a stucco house.
Sampler of Alternative Homes
Enjoy a look at a fascinating variety of houses and the creative people who built them! Discover how passive solar design and environmentally low-impact materials can be used to create comfortable and economical homes. See the use of both traditional materials, such as adobe, and innovative materials, such as papercrete.
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18-4084
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115 min. |
$ 29.95 |
©1998 0-916289-25-7 |
Secrets of Basic Electrical Troubleshooting
This video, and accompanying reference book, covers the basics of troubleshooting almost any electrical appliance. Straight forward and easy to understand. Explains how to use various meters, how to test for hot, ground and neutral. Also covered are electrical basics, trouble shooting motors, relays and transformers
Siding
This video shows how to tear off old siding and/or replace existing sheathing and correctly estimate material requirements. Demonstrates applying house wrap for weatherization. Also includes installing necessary flashing and siding and caulking the finished job. Also explains how to safely deal with heights.
Skylights
Designed for the Do-it-Yourslefer who wants to install a skylight in a standard, flat-celing room.
Sprinklers
Designed for the Do-it-Yourselfer who wants to install a manual, underground sprinkler system on flat, fairly level ground.
SUCCESSFUL COLD CALL SELLING
Who can benefit from this program? This program is designed for the seasoned veteran, new salespeople, sales managers and sales trainers, and small business owners. This program will show you how to make selling easier and make it work.
This Old House
Material from the Emmy Award-winning, how-to television series on home repair and restoration. Now updated and revised to bring you even more easy-to-duplicate basic and advanced projects.
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18-0110
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60 min. |
$ 24.95 |
©1986 0-517-75176-3 |
This Old House-Creating a New Kitchen I: Plumbing & Electricity
This is the first of two parts on creating a new kitchen. Special emphasis is placed on the two biggest challenges in any kitchen remodeling project: Modernizing the plumbing and electricity. It also includes tips on: determining your needs and creating a design that will work for you, how to plan a budget, how to remove walls and install insulation, framing ceiling supports, and how to set a new bay window.
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18-4016
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60 min. |
$ 24.95 |
©1989 1-56111-505-3 |
This Old House-Creating a New Kitchen II: Cabinets, Appliances, Countertops and Flooring
Part II of "Creating a New Kitchen", provides tips on how to install new appliances, tiling countertops, how to convert sash windows, how to lay a new floor, and how to install kitchen cabinets. Host Bob Villa and master carpenter Norm Abram lead the audience through the easy-to-follow remodeling of an outmoded kitchen.
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18-4017
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60 min. |
$ 24.95 |
©1989 1-56111-512-6 |
TRAVEL TIPS FOR EUROPE
Features Laura McKenzie.
Tricks of the Trade in Laying Brick Series
This six-volume series provides you and/or your students with instruction covering some of the more complicated techniques that the professional mason uses every day to increase productivity and enhance the quality and beauty of their work. Some of the topics covered include: different types of mortar and how to mix perfect mortar, how to use corner poles and straight edges to increase production; building masonry arches the easy way; and much more. This comprehensive series is nearly two hours of expert instruction and provides the more sophisticated techniques that a journeyman mason is required to know. Many of the skills presented would take years to acquire through worthwhile viewing to your resource training library.
Underground House Workshop and Fallout Shelter Seminar Combination
This is a combination of the "Low cost Underground House Workshop," and the "How to Build a Fallout Shelter for $15.00 to $500.00 Seminar," at a substantial savings. Includes three tape, six hour set with design sheets, workbook, and copyrighted design kit. Taught by Mike Oehler, author of the $50 & Up Underground House Book.
VIDEO CAREER LIBRARY
Individual occupations correspond to standard occupational classification titles found in many other sources of career information. Each tape contains descriptions of occupations within a broad segment of the work world.
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18-9503
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60 min. |
$ 19.95 |
©1990 0-942391-32-2 |
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18-9500
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60 min. |
$ 19.95 |
©1992 1-56158-005-8 |
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18-9502
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60 min. |
$ 19.95 |
©1992 1-56158-033-3 |
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18-9501
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60 min. |
$ 19.95 |
©1992 1-56158-031-7 |
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18-9509
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60 min. |
$ 19.95 |
©1988 0-942391-16-0 |
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18-9507
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60 min. |
$ 19.95 |
©1990 0-942391-76-4 |
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18-9505
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60 min. |
$ 19.95 |
©1990 0-942391-68-3 |
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18-9504
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60 min. |
$ 19.95 |
©1988 0-918804-95-7 |
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18-9506
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60 min. |
$ 19.95 |
©1990 0-942391-70-5 |
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18-2382
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60 min. |
$ 19.95 |
©1987 0-918804-85-X |
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18-2384
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60 min. |
$ 19.95 |
©1987 0-918804-89-2 |
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18-2383
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75 min. |
$ 19.95 |
©1987 0-918804-87-6 |
Video Helper Home Repair
This four volume library includes the repair topics for Electrical: learn how to change light fixtures, toggle switches and wall outlets, as well as trouble shooting fluorescent fixture repair maintenance. Plumbing: clean and maintain drains, repair leaky faucets (standard & lever types), toilet repair and maintenance. Floors: repair resilient sheet flooring, vinyl squares, ceramic tile and carpets. Walls: patch drywall for small, medium and large damaged areas as well as the repair of both wallpaper and wood paneling.
VOCATIONAL VISIONS CAREER
The Vocational Visions Career Series is designed to increase career awareness by providing high school and vocational students with information that will help them make appropriate career decisions. It includes interviews with people in various occupations to provide useful information in a lively and personal format that makes viewing fun as well as educational!
Walls/Framing and Removal
Learn how to frame a wall with window and door openings and how to remove a wall to open up a room.
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18-0081
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45 min. |
$ 19.95 |
©1984 1-56522-018-8 |
War of the Roaches - Professional Pest Control Methods for the Do-It-Yourselfer
Created especially for the do-it-yourselfer by a licensed pest control operator, this video acts as an instructional manual on cockroach behavior, control and prevention of future infestation, while helping consumers understand what chemicals and methods either work or don't work. This program stresses environmental responsibility and the use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) methods for all practices. All products used are commonly found in building supply and discount stores.
Whirlpool Belt Drive Washers
The belt drive Whirlpool washer, also sold under the Sears Kenmore label, is the washer you will find the most often in home laundry rooms today. Even with the introduction of the direct drive washer in the early 1980's, you will still be encountering the reliable belt driven models for years to come. We demonstrate how to troubleshoot and repair problems such as tub leaks, poor spin, unbalances condition, worn belt, sticking pump, and water won't discharge. Chapters include information on removing the tub, transmission, basketdrive, pump, motor, and more.
Windows And Doors
This video explains how to install interior prehung hollowcore doors, exterior door jamb, threshold, lockset, strike plate and weather stripping. Demonstrates the process to rough-out an opening in an existing wall and install a casement window and a patio door. Also shows how to remove and replace a double-hung window with a box bay window.
WINNING CASE: SUCCESSFUL LITIGATORS GUIDE TO SUCCESS IN THE COURTROOM
Acclaimed author and respected consultant Noelle
Nelson, Ph.D, has helped attorneys at the nation's top
law firms win cases and maximize jury awards. Learn
what it takes to prepare for that important litigation
and to present yourself and your witness in a credible
manner.
Woodworking: Preparation of Surfaces (Planing) with Kenneth E. Bowers
Hosted by Master Woodworker Kenneth E. Bowers of North Yorkshire, England.
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Library, L.L.C.