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Showing posts with label How-To Library. Show all posts
How To Fix LG Top-Load Washer LE Error Code (WT1101CW)
How I Diagnosed and Replaced the Hall Sensor The problem: My LG top-load washing machine (WT1101CW) stopped running full cycles and repeatedly displayed an LE error code. The solution: I tested the motor components, determined that the Hall sensor had failed, and replaced it with an inexpensive aftermarket part. The cost: Approximately $13–$15 for the replacement Hall sensor . The result: The washing machine worked again! Date of Error Code : April 23, 2026 Sometimes the best repair is t…
Convert VHS to DVD Before It's Too Late
Convert VHS to DVD Before It's Too Late! Remember that box of old VHS tapes sitting in your closet? Family vacations, childhood memories, weddings, birthday parties—or maybe even a questionable performance in a commercial from 1995? Those memories are worth preserving! Unfortunately, magnetic videotape doesn't last forever. Temperature fluctuations, humidity, normal wear and tear, and aging materials can gradually degrade your tapes. Every time you play an old tape, you also ris…
How To Split Wood 2.0 (Splitz-All)
How to Split Wood 2.0: Large Splitz-All vs. a Traditional Maul Which is better for splitting firewood: the old-school maul or the Large Splitz-All? I was about to find out! After someone from Good N Useful Supply came across my original How to Split Wood video from 2011, they generously sent me a Large Splitz-All to try. Naturally, I had to bring this 35-pound beast over to my buddy Ben's house for a wood-splitting party. Joining me for the experiment were my friends Ben, Hal, and Jo…
Live Sound 101: Introduction
Live Sound 101: An Introduction for Beginners Ever been handed a microphone, pointed toward a mixing console, and told, “You're running sound today”? Congratulations! You may have just become the live sound guy. Whether you're helping out at church, volunteering for a community theater, working with a band, or running sound for another organization, there's a good chance you learned by jumping in and figuring things out as you went. That's exactly why I created…
The AV Integration Industry
What Is the AV Integration Industry? When you hear “AV,” what's the first thing that comes to mind? Maybe a home theater, a surround-sound system, or a big TV mounted on the wall. Those are certainly part of the audio-video world, but they're only a small piece of the AV integration industry . In this video, I explain what commercial AV integration is, how it works, and why it's about much more than just connecting speakers and displays. What Is AV Integration? AV integration …
How To Cook Bacon On A Grill
How to Cook Bacon on a Grill (and Keep the Mess Outside!) Who says bacon has to be cooked in the kitchen? If you love bacon but aren't crazy about the lingering smell of bacon grease throughout the house, I've got a simple solution: take the cooking outside! In this video, I'll show you how to cook bacon on a gas grill using nothing more than aluminum foil, a pair of tongs, and, of course, some good old-fashioned bacon. Whether you're trying to keep the kitchen clean, c…
How To Turn Your Car Ashtray Into An Audio Input
How to Turn Your Car Ashtray Into an Audio Input Remember when cars had ashtrays but no way to plug in your MP3 player? If you wanted to listen to your own music, you had to get creative. In this BigNate84 project, I turned the ashtray compartment in my car into a convenient auxiliary audio input. The result? A place to connect an iPod, Zune, or other MP3 player to the factory radio—without replacing the radio itself. Watch the video: How To Turn Your Car Ashtray Into An Audio Input The …
How To Make Popcorn
How to Make Delicious Homemade Popcorn on the Stove Forget the microwave bags! Making popcorn on the stove is easy, delicious, and gives you complete control over the toppings. In this video, I'll show you how I make homemade popcorn with just a few basic ingredients. Watch the video: How To Make Popcorn What You'll Need A stove A pot with a lid Canola oil Popcorn kernels A serving bowl Your favorite popcorn topping How to Make Popcorn Step 1: Add the Oil Pour enough canola oil…
How To Install CHDK
How to Install CHDK on Your Canon PowerShot Camera Warning: This video is rated G for Geek! 🤓 I spent a lot of time putting this tutorial together, so I hope it helps you unlock some of the hidden capabilities of your Canon camera. CHDK stands for Canon Hack Development Kit . It’s an independent, open-source project that adds extra features to certain Canon PowerShot cameras. When I discovered CHDK after buying my Canon PowerShot SX30 IS , I was amazed by what it could do. Some of the feat…
How To Pass Inspection & Complete A Drive Cycle
How to Pass Inspection & Complete a Drive Cycle If you've recently cleared your check engine light, there's one important thing you should know before heading to your next vehicle inspection: clearing the light doesn't automatically mean your car is ready to pass. This is a follow-up to my video, How to Read & Clear a Check Engine Light . I'll explain what a drive cycle is, why it matters, and how to check whether your vehicle's onboard diagnostics are read…
How To Get Free HDTV
How to Get Free HDTV (and Cut the Cable Bill!) Who wants to pay $150 a month for cable TV? Not me! I'm a cord cutter. The TV channels I watch come into my home for free over the air, and I made this video because I meet people all the time who don't realize this money-saving alternative to cable and satellite TV exists. Here's how you can get started. What You'll Need An antenna: The right antenna depends on your location and which local stations you want to receive. TV …
How To Slow Cook Ribs
How to Slow Cook Ribs Over Charcoal Any guy can stand behind a grill and flip burgers. But if you're ready to take your backyard barbecue to the next level, it's time to try a couple of racks of slow-cooked pork ribs! In this video, my friend Mario—an expert behind the grill—shows us the basics of cooking barbecue spare ribs over charcoal. We fire up the grill, add some smoke, and patiently work our way toward ribs that are tender, saucy, and worth the wait. Fair warning: we improvis…