DIY Home Pipe Repair & Maintenance
An 11-part course with Teach2Build
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- Total Time 1 hr, 47 min
- Lessons 11
- Attachments 33
- Exercises 35
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58 CQ
11 Lessons in This Course
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5 minFREEDIY lesson 1Free3 CQ
Join in this lesson with professional builder Eric Steward to review the essential protective gear needed to safeguard your eyes, ears, lungs, knees, and feet.
with Teach2BuildJoin in this lesson with professional builder Eric Steward to review the essential protective gear needed to safeguard your eyes, ears, lungs, knees, and feet.
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2 minDIY lesson 22 CQ
In this lesson, professional builder Eric Steward explains the basic gear and preparations needed to prevent, contain, and extinguish construction fires.
with Teach2BuildIn this lesson, professional builder Eric Steward explains the basic gear and preparations needed to prevent, contain, and extinguish construction fires.
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4 minDIY lesson 33 CQ
Join in on this lesson with Eric Steward to learn about the basic safety precautions needed for working with power tools, including air tools and drills.
with Teach2BuildJoin in on this lesson with Eric Steward to learn about the basic safety precautions needed for working with power tools, including air tools and drills.
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12 minFREEDIY lesson 4Free7 CQ
This lesson introduces basic plumbing tools, as well as several specialized tools that can make your toolbox suitable for every home DIY job you encounter.
with Teach2BuildThis lesson introduces basic plumbing tools, as well as several specialized tools that can make your toolbox suitable for every home DIY job you encounter.
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11 minDIY lesson 56 CQ
This lesson introduces even more useful tools for different types of DIY home plumbing jobs, including soldering pipes and turning off your water supply.
with Teach2BuildThis lesson introduces even more useful tools for different types of DIY home plumbing jobs, including soldering pipes and turning off your water supply.
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14 minDIY lesson 68 CQ
This lesson introduces the benefits of PEX and also offers demonstrations of how easy it is to perform basic repairs and couplings with the material.
with Teach2BuildThis lesson introduces the benefits of PEX and also offers demonstrations of how easy it is to perform basic repairs and couplings with the material.
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9 minDIY lesson 75 CQ
This lesson offers expert guidelines for your DIY home plumbing projects using PVC pipes. Learn how to cut, cement, and couple PVC to your existing system.
with Teach2BuildThis lesson offers expert guidelines for your DIY home plumbing projects using PVC pipes. Learn how to cut, cement, and couple PVC to your existing system.
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15 minDIY lesson 88 CQ
In this lesson, discover how to set up a DIY plumbing soldering project for success by learning how to prepare your copper pipes for soldering.
with Teach2BuildIn this lesson, discover how to set up a DIY plumbing soldering project for success by learning how to prepare your copper pipes for soldering.
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15 minDIY lesson 98 CQ
Follow along in this second soldering lesson to learn the proper way to solder copper pipes and get tips and other solutions for DIY home plumbing projects.
with Teach2BuildFollow along in this second soldering lesson to learn the proper way to solder copper pipes and get tips and other solutions for DIY home plumbing projects.
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7 minDIY lesson 104 CQ
In this DIY home plumbing repair lesson, learn why galvanized pipes are not widely used anymore and how you can fix a section of pipe with a coupler.
with Teach2BuildIn this DIY home plumbing repair lesson, learn why galvanized pipes are not widely used anymore and how you can fix a section of pipe with a coupler.
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7 minDIY lesson 114 CQ
This lesson covers how to apply fittings to a CPVC pipe in order to remedy a leak or fix a section of pipe, offering guidelines for DIY plumbing repairs.
with Teach2BuildThis lesson covers how to apply fittings to a CPVC pipe in order to remedy a leak or fix a section of pipe, offering guidelines for DIY plumbing repairs.
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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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1062 min10-part DIY course36 CQ
Plumbing expert Eric from Teach2Build guides you through all of the plumbing tools and DIY skills necessary to fix leaky faucets and install new ones in your kitchen and bathroom.
with Teach2BuildPlumbing expert Eric from Teach2Build guides you through all of the plumbing tools and DIY skills necessary to fix leaky faucets and install new ones in your kitchen and bathroom.
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1391 min13-part DIY course52 CQ
Is your gas water heater leaking or giving you trouble? With this course from Teach2Build, discover how to diagnose and repair your water heater and replace any malfunctioning components.
with Teach2BuildIs your gas water heater leaking or giving you trouble? With this course from Teach2Build, discover how to diagnose and repair your water heater and replace any malfunctioning components.
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1077 min10-part DIY course43 CQ
In this course, learn about essential safety measures to prevent injury, then review how to perform a variety of DIY repairs, from replacing damaged shingles to patching up that hole in your drywall.
with Teach2BuildIn this course, learn about essential safety measures to prevent injury, then review how to perform a variety of DIY repairs, from replacing damaged shingles to patching up that hole in your drywall.
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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.