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Learning how to mud and tape drywall corners is like most things. The more you do it, the better you get. Here’s a video showing how I do it. You can also see how we mud and tape drywall joints in a video here. Steps to Mud and Tape Drywall Corners Get the joint compound…
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Learn how to hook up a generator your house electric panel safely in this video. We run our house with a portable generator and transfer switch when the power goes out, and here we’ll show you how to safely connect a generator to your circuit breaker panel. Watch this video, and read through the text…
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A cheap solar panel system to run most of your small house or cabin. This video walks you through a simple solar installation we did for a friends cabin in the woods. A Cheap Solar Panel System, How We Did It: We talk about a simple solar installation on the GardenFork Radio podcast, in this…
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I am new to welding, so I call this video Beginning Flux Core Welding. I hope to inspire you to try flux core, and walk you through some tips to get started. After watching this first video, you can see how I have progressed in this welding repair video I did for my neighbor. Full…
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Learn how to make maple syrup with this simple maple syrup evaporator. I’ll show you how to tap and collect sap from your sugar maples and then boil down the sap. This setup uses propane and 2 outdoor propane stoves. We have used several methods to make maple syrup, watch all our maple syrup videos…
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Our first year of making maple syrup! Learn how to make maple syrup with this cheap evaporator, using a propane turkey deep fryer rig. We have used several methods to make maple syrup, watch all our maple syrup videos here and we have built a DIY maple syrup evaporator out of a file cabinet. A turkey…
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My first successful flux core welding project, not without an ‘oops’ moment, but watch and read along here. You may learn something, or teach me something. Let’s see. I first heard of flux core welding from Jimmy Diresta, when he suggested to a viewer that it was a good beginning welder to buy. Officially called…
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Here’s my Troy Bilt snow blower review and video of the Storm 2690 XP Snow Thrower. If you want to move snow, this snow blower does that nicely, even that wet heavy snow, as you’ll see in the video. We have also done some other Troy Bilt reviews here. At the end of my reivew…
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A generator interlock kit is a simple and safe way to hook up a generator to your house. I just learned about this kit, and wish I had installed it in my house. I installed a generator transfer switch in my house, now I wished I did this instead. Watch the video I made below…
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Really nice DIY Chalkboard you can make in less than an hour. We use chalkboard film and pallet wood to simplify the project. Watch the video below, then read through the instructions and photos: DIY Chalkboard Parts List Chalkboard Film, aka contact paper 24″ wide Flat Black Spray Paint 1″ drywall screws Picture Hanging Wire…
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My video review of the Troy Bilt FLEX Log Splitter attachment. This log splitter attaches to the FLEX power base that also runs the other attachments in this line of outdoor power gear. Watch the video and read through my thoughts below. Heads Up: Troy-Bilt is a sponsor of GardenFork, I think they are a…
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Go up hills easy! My self propelled mower review of the Troy-Bilt 4×4 XP. Watch the video and then read through my comments below. Why I Like This Self Propelled Mower: Great Power Ease of Steering Troy-Bilt Quality Full disclosure here, Troy-Bilt has been a sponsor of GardenFork for a while now. I wouldn’t work…
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Here is what I think is the best mouse trap. I use these because they kill the mice instantly and are a pet safe mouse trap. Watch this video to see how it works: Why is this best mouse trap? It works every time. Its real easy to set, just add peanut butter and turn…
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Here’s my how to video on doing a lawn mower oil change. Its not rocket science, its actually pretty easy, AND it will extend the life of your mower. Ready? Watch the video and scroll through the instructions below: Lawn Mower Oil Change, Step By Step Check the manual to see what kind of oil…
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If your generator wont start, I bet the carburetor is toast, here’s how to replace it. First, watch our how-to video. When Your Generator Wont Start: I bet the last time you ran your generator was over a year ago. In that case, the carburetor is full of old gas that has broken down into…
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I used to be something of a pack rat, now I’m that guy always getting rid of stuff. Before, I always thought something might be useful later on. My thinking was, “I might need that one day.” No more. I’m not sure exactly when it happened, but now I get excited to look at the…
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Want to apply frosted window film? Its easy, and I made a video to show you how. This works for either window privacy or decorative window film patterns. Watch the video and read through the how to below. We have some french doors that separate two bedrooms. We love the glass doors, but wanted privacy…
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If you are wondering how do you frost glass, I’m here to show you. Its easy, even I can do it. Watch this how to video, and step through the photos below. How To Frost Glass, Step By Step First, buy some frosted glass spray paint here. The next thing is to either remove the…
