Course Overview
Teacher
Rick Brodersen is an HVAC/R Mechanic and has worked in the Seattle area for over 15 years, specializing in the commercial service industry. He has instructed at local trade schools and now continues teaching at RicksDIY.com. He is also an avid... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 1 hr, 5 min
- Lessons 6
- Attachments 4
- Exercises 24
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35 CQ
6 Lessons in This Course
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13 minFREEDIY lesson 1Free7 CQ
Skip the electrician bill! This tutorial covers the basics of wiring and outlets, and demonstrates how to install an outlet anywhere in your home.
with Rick's DIYSkip the electrician bill! This tutorial covers the basics of wiring and outlets, and demonstrates how to install an outlet anywhere in your home.
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9 minDIY lesson 25 CQ
Replacing a wall outlet can be a fun and simple task for any aspiring DIY electrician. This lesson demonstrates how to safely remove and install an outlet.
with Rick's DIYReplacing a wall outlet can be a fun and simple task for any aspiring DIY electrician. This lesson demonstrates how to safely remove and install an outlet.
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15 minDIY lesson 38 CQ
Spruce up your ceiling and light up your life by installing recessed lights. Learn how to inspect old lights, secure a terminal, and wire new lights.
with Rick's DIYSpruce up your ceiling and light up your life by installing recessed lights. Learn how to inspect old lights, secure a terminal, and wire new lights.
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8 minlesson 45 CQ
Learn an electrifying new skill! Discover how to use a bare wire and metal clamp to ground a portable generator and prevent the frame from overheating.
with Rick's DIYLearn an electrifying new skill! Discover how to use a bare wire and metal clamp to ground a portable generator and prevent the frame from overheating.
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11 minDIY lesson 56 CQ
Become a modern jack of all trades! In this lesson, bolster your electrical skills and learn how to install a GFCI two-pole circuit breaker in a live panel.
with Rick's DIYBecome a modern jack of all trades! In this lesson, bolster your electrical skills and learn how to install a GFCI two-pole circuit breaker in a live panel.
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6 minDIY lesson 64 CQ
Once you are prepared to work with a live electrical panel and have removed the old circuit breaker, this lesson demonstrates how to insert the new breaker.
with Rick's DIYOnce you are prepared to work with a live electrical panel and have removed the old circuit breaker, this lesson demonstrates how to insert the new breaker.
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12 minDIY lesson7 CQ
Got a hole in your wall? Learn how to create a drywall access panel with a trim and frame to fill the hole while keeping the area behind the wall accessible.
with Rick's DIYGot a hole in your wall? Learn how to create a drywall access panel with a trim and frame to fill the hole while keeping the area behind the wall accessible.
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870 min8-part DIY course40 CQ
Doing your own plumbing repairs is a rewarding and inexpensive alternative to hiring a professional plumber. Learn how to fix shower and tub faucets, kitchen sink drains, and more in this course.
with Teach2BuildDoing your own plumbing repairs is a rewarding and inexpensive alternative to hiring a professional plumber. Learn how to fix shower and tub faucets, kitchen sink drains, and more in this course.
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967 min9-part DIY course39 CQ
In this course, Teach2Build walks you through safe and efficient installations for common home improvement projects, including replacing light fixtures, light switches, and electrical outlets.
with Teach2BuildIn this course, Teach2Build walks you through safe and efficient installations for common home improvement projects, including replacing light fixtures, light switches, and electrical outlets.
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10173 min10-part DIY course91 CQ
Want to learn about metalworking? Learn the tools and techniques you'll need to forge and shape metal in this course, which includes how to make a knife, a copper bracelet, an S-hook, and more!
with RealWoodsmenWant to learn about metalworking? Learn the tools and techniques you'll need to forge and shape metal in this course, which includes how to make a knife, a copper bracelet, an S-hook, and more!
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653 min6-part DIY course30 CQ
Are you looking to play some vintage video games, without digging up game consoles and cartridges? Create a custom gaming console with a Raspberry Pi computer and basic electronic components.
with Daniel SpiesAre you looking to play some vintage video games, without digging up game consoles and cartridges? Create a custom gaming console with a Raspberry Pi computer and basic electronic components.
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1278 min12-part DIY course45 CQ
Is your home's electric water heater giving you trouble? Whether the unit is leaking, or the water temperature is off, this course from Teach2Build can help you diagnose and fix the issue at hand.
with Teach2BuildIs your home's electric water heater giving you trouble? Whether the unit is leaking, or the water temperature is off, this course from Teach2Build can help you diagnose and fix the issue at hand.