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[@davidbalderston2751]

I don't know if you have ever tried it, but a heat gun works really nicely in helping to remove old caulk along with a painters 5-in-1.

[@johnbutcher867]

I use channel locks all the time for house projects. I love your soft approach to answering to the critics.

[@marcruel9401]

Those are slip joint pliers. Channel lock is a brand of plier. They make a smooth jaw one for plumbers btw. So you don't scratch fittings. Their big 460g will get the big jobs done. But Diamond Horseshoe makes a bigger one that's nice.

[@jmlcolorado]

P.s. I love using channel locks for pulling finish nails out of he back side of trim when I pull it off. Works great.

[@themoondoggie1]

In many luxury apartments, like the Mark Taylor Residential properties they tend to replace the carpet throughout the apartment, when vacated, and the apartment has been lived in for 5 years or more. I think it's a very good and healthy idea to replace all the carpet and apply new paint in a house or apartment that's been lived in for 5 to 10 years. It's a great rental pitch too.

[@andregardiner8330]

In many luxury apartments, they install hardwood floors ;)

[@NunYaaBizz]

@@andregardiner8330 in many luxury apartments there are lots of white ppl

[@SonOfAdolf]

That's why they're a luxury

[@jesterraj]

Hey if they think your tools are old ..well they can send you some.....lol

[@dragonsofthunder]

Raj Dann preach

[@johnwaynebrooks]

I like to fill the tub up with water before caulking. The extra weight keeps the caulk gap wide so it won't break out later. Also it's fun to play with caulk while taking a bath

[@joeshmoe8912]

Handyman, i got a kick out of your tool talk. I would get sooo many haters if I posted my tools. I use the cheapest tools and they seem to last plenty long enough for the price. I do the same kind of work as you just as much as you and they last. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.

[@dragonsofthunder]

Joe Shmoe amen brother!!! I use great name brands and I even have a couple of hyper tough Wal-Mart tools. If they work well I don't care about the name anymore. It's about pleasing clients not tool inspectors

[@igounfazed]

@Joe : Exactly right. It isn't just about the tool, but the owner as well. I have what friends called "cheap" quality tools from 2002 that are still working today because of how I take care of them. 16 years of use and still working!

[@stang7043]

If you use those harbor freight pliers all the kitties and bunnies will die. Oh, the humanity!

[@Crismodin]

If it ain't broke and it works good then there's no need to replace tools.

[@AlanJWatkins]

i buy cheap tools and paint them florescent pink. They go missing far less frequently now

[@apex007]

Did you see how your pliers disintegrated slightly as you unscrewed the hoses??? I don't know what people are complaining about. You have to screw up really bad to make lousy pliers and harbor freight would not be in business this long if they couldn't figure out pliers.

[@keithupton86ku]

apex Either way, they probably cost like $5. Use them for 6 months to a year, then splurge on a brand new pair haha.

[@kevinhale4921]

My dad used to say "Any idiot can do it with the right tools" Haha!

[@terencekreft482]

When I bought my first house, in 1986, I bought a few tools and bought them according to the principle my brother told me to use. Buy the best quality you can. 35 years later and those tools still work and my son and his friends borrow the things because they are quality tools.

[@leadpersuasion]

Tool snobs don't actually work with tools every day. If it ain't broke...

[@TheIdeasGuy]

leadpersuasion I kinda disagree. I own almost 30 different Makita tools and I’m proud of the fact that my tool kit is made up of 98% brand-name tools -BUT - I know that cheaper brands can often give 85% of the performance for 50% of the price. I’m not naive and I’m not arrogant. I know that I’m a tool snob and I accept that. But I do love my Makita tools and I’ve never had a single one break on me so I am happy to pay the extra. I do take pride in my equipment and workmanship and I guess I can be a bit proud too. But I’ll admit that freely.

[@Samsonmetaphysical]

​@@TheIdeasGuy So how many makita pliers and wrenches do you own?

[@emummy2]

Yeah, what you said.

[@tdgdbs1]

Agreed, tool snobs lack skill and thinking shiny tools will compensate.

[@johnguilbert1349]

My best tools are older than I am

[@josephblake8418]

Some folks want to spend money, some want to make money. Your tools are making you money just fine. Love your videos!

[@schtuke]

Curious if the guys who question your "outdated" tools think you should run out and buy a new truck, too... Ugh. Thanks for the videos.

[@seeszm]

Love your videos. I’ve been gong through your whole catalogue, really have enjoyed them.

[@chrisj197438]

I’ve found that some installers grout and not caulk. Then I’ve seen some cases where the original caulking is left and a new bead is applied over it sometimes more than once until it looks as if someone used their thumb to smooth it. A heat gun can be a great help in removing old caulking in those situations.

[@andy-jac]

Harbor Freight has started carrying a new channel lock, branded "Doyle." they are awesome and inexpensive. Red handles. I also use CL's for installing sink sprayers - one leg goes down the holder sleeve, and holds it just enough to get the nut started underneath. I have some giant CL's for popping thumb lock door knobs off and opening thumb locked door when I am evicting a renter and changing locks. I get in in 45 seconds that way. I pick, bump, drill, or Dremel the deadbolts; depending on the brand.

[@SonOfAdolf]

Ain't no way

[@leeb.7188]

I bought all new smoke detectors for my rental, then the state (Maryland) came out with a new law that all smoke detectors must have 10 year, sealed-in batteries. And they also passed a new law that every time you get a new tenant, the house must be inspected for lead. Which is a totally ridiculous unnecessary expense. It means you no longer want to rent to military or students or anyone else who may be short-term.

[@MarkParkTech]

What? A power tool is too old when it stops working. I use my power tools till they burn out, and then upgrade them the next time I need whatever tool burned out. ( I also don't buy tools until I need them, else I'd spend way too much money on tools :P )

[@MarkH10]

Tools too old? There are stacks of hardware tools on YT that are over 100 years old. Plenty of people use power tools that are 20 years or more old.

[@nzzenith]

MarkH10 our country only just introduced to battery tools couple years back... the ones that U.S.probably won't even buy on super specials... and we will be paying full price.

[@how2q]

When I get a rental...one of the items on my checklist is typically replace smoke detectors (definitely all the batteries). 99% are over 10 years (typical "expiration" of older ones). They may still work but the lawyers will have a field day if they are "expired". Good luck on the marathon

[@keithupton86ku]

how2q Yup, cheap insurance to just buy new ones.

[@careman71]

I bought a set of "10 year battery" smoke alarms for my rental. Curious to see how long they actually last.

[@Capthrax1]

I work for a property management company and the smoke detectors are ac hardwired interconnected with 9v dc back ups. Those stupid things beep once a minute when its low battery, which is about every 6-9 months. I normally read about 9 1/4 volts on the battery vs about 10 volts for a new one. Hypersensitive. Been pushing for a 10 year battery but no luck. A small prosperity i do side work at i always change to 10 smoke detector. Mount it and forget .

[@keithtomczyk4730]

The only purpose for caulking tile atop the tub apron is to prevent mold entrapment. Tubs have flanges that negate water intrusion. I grout my tile aling the tub ,and seal with a polymer sealer of use a grout with polymer in it.

[@andy-jac]

Hey man, I use an oscillating multi-tool with a stainless smooth blade to take out old bath tub caulk. It takes about 10 minutes to completely remove old caulk and prep for re-caulk. It doesn't harm or mar plastic or enamel tubs. Try it, you'll love it over the old way that you are using. I do the exact same type of make-readies that you do; also for property managers.

[@dragonsofthunder]

Rene Gade a lot of us do it this way now.

[@andy-jac]

Yeah, I learned it from the Jane handychick on KZbin. Irwin makes a nice caulk tub removal blade. You can re-sharpen it over and over. I had to try a couple of different ones, until I found it. When you are doing your own tub, first fill it with water to make the tub depress a little, then caulk, for a better seal. No time for that with rentals or For Sale's.

[@dragonsofthunder]

Rene Gade I learned it from my cousin a couple years ago. See Jane drill is awesome

[@dragonsofthunder]

Rene Gade about filling the tub so there's tension

[@TheIdeasGuy]

Argh! That bloody shower head! I’m a handyman as well and I know what you’re talking about with the height - here in Australia I have lifted a bunch of them a similar amount - it seems that every second bathroom I renovate has a stupidly low shower head. It blows my mind. I guess the plumbers in the ‘80’s and ‘90’s must have all been midgets haha.

[@a4000t]

I always wondered about this too being 6'1 i never met a shower head i could stand under.. who cares if people are short,put the damn shower head up higher so it works for everyone!

[@briandavis7811]

I'm not sure if the term midget is still politically correct ,can you still say handyMAN ? Just joking 😁

[@texasclodcruncher9580]

You are fortunate to have the tools you have as they still do the job. Keep up the good work brother.

[@miareymathias5779]

in Duluth MN you need to have a rental lisscense and have a city safty insp. every 3 years between renters I always change smoke and CO batteries and clean carpets. I am a tool horder when I need a tool I buy it and keep it forever and have a hard time getting rid of even worn out tools.

[@themoondoggie1]

The channel lock pliers are great for loosening hard to open lids. I store a pair in kitchen 😀

[@flilguy]

In the 1990 I bought a cheap set of tool just to have some. It was my first set of tools. I have a pair of pillars similar to that. I'm constantly siding the orange covers back into place. Those tools are now over 30 years old. If I had it to do over again I would have at least bought a set of Craftsman's tools. The tools still work and I find that the spark plug socket works for all of my lawn tools.

[@johnknox5692]

nice work man love the slip joint pliers, or channel lock pliers

[@katewizer2736]

I'm glad to have found your channel. . I'm looking at a property and considering becoming an on-site Land-lady. Your tips are bound to be a "go-to" source for me. . I may be actually making my own videos someday 🤔

[@Billsfan2012]

Handyman, this is exactly where channel locks failed me, removing supply lies for a washer. I live in the heart of the Southwest, where the water is very hard. So a washer hooked up for 10 to 20 years will not come off. I watched a video on how to cut off supply lines. It was awesome, the feeling of success. Thanks for your videos, I learn something new every time.

[@valleygoat8378]

Billsfan2012 try pb penetrating fluid.it works really well.

[@yepper1165]

@@valleygoat8378 Yeah!! PB Blaster! Good stuff.

[@Rhonda858]

My husband loves his Dewalt tools as well, all except his magnetic tape measure, I made the mistake of buying him a DeWalt one, and he told me to return it and buy him a Stanley 25' powerlock Magnetic tape measure. He said those are better made than DeWalt...Idk? Are they? They are cheaper but last longer than the Dewalt and Makita brand. Or so my husband says. lol!

[@jesterraj]

Still appreciate the time you took to put out the vids....

[@mattskiba1161]

Really handyman use whatever is available not whatever is fancier. Your a stud brother, keep on keeping on

[@kdbublitz88]

I like your diy dust hood/ updraft rig with the box fans and the air filters taped over the front. Classy.

[@floored3145]

The 18v tools themselves are indestructible. It's just that the xrp batteries are only 2.2ah and don't last as long as the newer 5ah. I still have 2 xrp brad nailers that I run every single day and have for 8 years .

[@ericsolberg8812]

Not to mention the torque gain and battery life oh yeah you mentioned the battery life...but can we talk about the battery life...time is money! But hey who’s hating. Lol Another good video. Thanks handyman 🙂

[@mlowe30]

Idea for future video. Break down how you plan for materials and and hardware for a job like building a deck.

[@TheHandyman1]

I will definitely be doing a few videos on how I price out different jobs

[@keithupton86ku]

Now that would be awesome. I'd love to see this in a video. I'm doing more and more side jobs and have a very difficult time with estimating- not being too high that I don't get a job, while at the same time making it worth my while and not leaving money on the table.

[@fc-pl9kr]

For that low showerhead i've sometimes gotten a gooseneck pipe to raise it if i'm not opening up the wall. as for something required on rentals other than smokies and Co, must have heating but no ac required, window screens, cooking range but no fridge(though a fridge is usually included)

[@elliotalderson8385]

Just wanted to mention: If you go to Dewalt’s Authorized Service Centers with 12v and 18v (and defective tools) De Walt will do a buyback and allow you credit for the tools that have the upgraded technology and warranties. All my old stuff got a facelift and my new customers think I must be inexperienced with all these brand new shiny tools of the trade.

[@TheHandyman1]

That's how I got my 20v xr set for my workshop. I will probably be upgrading my tool trailer set in the next year. Thanks for the comment its good to let other people know about the buy back.

[@MyLaptopAndIR2gether]

Thanks for making videos. I enjoy them when I'm not working

[@angelorita5852]

From one handyman to another… Thank you for your videos!

[@daveray6335]

Not sure about the older tubs, but all of the newer ones that I've seen have a vertical flange around the top that is hidden behind the tile (about 1 inch tall). This makes the tub-to-wall caulk bead a redundant water shedding device (also easier to keep clean).

[@JR-hk2yf]

Channel locks are one of the most versatile tools on the market.

[@JR-hk2yf]

3:23 THATS WHAT SHE SAID!

[@borntwice4724]

Channel locks are the best,420,430,440 rarely do they slip or fail to grab whatever your are trying to loosen or tighten, they obviously cost more but worth it.

[@chric2vic]

In the past I worked for many years as a lead technician/trainer for maintenance for a major multi-dwelling company and with a pair of channel locks and a 6 in 1 multi screwdriver you can fix just about anything. Those two tools are used more than any other tool in the bag by far.

[@edwardfleming7890]

I always snatch up any old tools I can, I have a table saw, drill, bench grinder and circular saw all over 50 years old, they work fine still. My brand new drill had that keyless chuck, it lasted a month.

[@MikeKow80]

All my old 18v DeWalt stuff is still going strong! Ditch the NiCad batteries though! They've got that adapter so you can use the new batteries. Keeps the old stuff working and opens up some of the new cool 20v tools.

[@SIAFU]

love your channel bro. you said something in this video that got me to thinking. how to price when customers ask for more work to be done?? wish you could give master classes on electrical, pricing, filming on the job site, tools, plumbing, etc...along with your project videos... anyway keep up the excellent work...

[@crazyesco23]

Channel lock pliers are the best, what do they know🤣...keep up the good work and awesome videos my brother🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@jklworkshop5886]

Blue Lunar Brew...big fan. As far as the tools...I'm a big believer in the "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" type of mentality. Keep the videos coming!

[@johnbutcher867]

Great channel Handyman!

[@johnny970]

I never get tired of watching you work (-:

[@valleygoat8378]

Like shark week,handy man monthly 👍👍👍👍.Irwin channel lock are really great.if those power tools haven't quit on you then keep putting them to work.

[@kev7874]

My dewalt 18v drill and impact are from 07 and still working fine.

[@patrickmclaughlin6013]

got to love the handyman's electrical box with all the wires hanging out of it

[@fixerupperer]

I agree with the critics of your slip joint pliers based on my experience with very cheap ones. I also know you are smart, experienced and professional(adult) enough to make your own choices and wouldnt bother mentioning it unless I was around you in person and could let you try using better ones.

[@natephillips1696]

Still running that xrp platform myself, it won't be long tho, they are slowly falling apart, just don't want to spend the $ on the new replacement.

[@drugtalk101]

Those are better than most name brands channel locks! And I love how they don’t close ask the war and punch your hands!!

[@AJ-be5jv]

Love how you don’t knock other people’s work

[@USAFTACP]

In Florida the carpet and pad have to be replaced for each turn over. However, the landlord/property management have installed tile floors in all living areas through out most rentals to save cost in the long run.

[@weeblesdontfalldown2869]

I'm curious to know where you found the requirement to replace carpet and pad during every turnover in Florida. I'm planning to buy property there soon and have never heard of it. I did try looking here: www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0000-0099/0083/Sections/0083.51.html But I'm not sure I'm in the right section.

[@robertjackson4121]

In WA state the tenant is fined if lawn is not mowed. Does not apply to homeowner.

[@TheZigZiggy]

There's not a thing wrong with 18V Dewalt tools. I would only replace with the new 20V tools if they crapped out. Then you can still use the 18V tools until they give out with the 20V battery packs by using a DCA1820 20V to 18V adapter.

[@jeremybonilla6158]

Great job. Btw inhad went to a fire safety at my son school and the firefighter says the best place to put a smoke alarm is on the to of the wall not the ceiling. He said when smoke comes it will detect it faster then if it was on ceiling

[@CheekyMonkey1776]

I once owned a rental property in Ballwin, MO, (Saint Louis) an uppermiddle class part of the County. Every time I had a new renter Ballwin required a Fire Safety Inspection AND an inspection by “Code Enforcement” before the world approve the property for occupancy. The Fire Safety inspection I understand. However the Code Enforcement inspection was complete BS.. Talk about a boondoggle, they always required changes at each inspection, regardless. Even though the property was inspected just 12 months prior and approved (after updates were made) another inspection was required with each new tenant. The inspector would ALWAYS FIND SOMETHING to change. Once it was the height of the railing on the stairs. Another time it was the style of the grab rail on the railing to the patio. They also required a railing for those two steps. They even required I caulk the space between the kitchen countertop backsplash and the wall and remove the door nob lock on the basement door. All this rigmarole added a three week lag time from move out to move in of the next tenant as they wouldn’t inspect an occupied property and you couldn’t allow move in without an occupancy permit. They even required this process be completed on new homes. Clearly these guys were attempting to justify their existence in the City’s bureaucracy. Pathetic. The Handyman Industry is prospering in Ballwin, Missouri.

[@seanbouker]

I live the tool vest, I had a nice belt but loaded up with tools all day does a number on the back

[@ozziesheppard17]

Great videos, keep it up.

[@alsworkshop135]

In my neck of the woods... one town requires a government official pre sale inspection. That also goes for rentals... there are only two cities I know in the whole state that are requiring this, and they are both university cities. But I am in California so we do all sorts of weird things here.

[@dhh488]

I like the vest. For certain jobs its probably a lot handier than a belt style tool holder thing.

[@KenHill]

I have those exact slip joint pliers from Harbor Fright and they are just fine, I use them all the time.

[@handyman711]

A lot of the city’s are requiring landlord to register, as a landlord and all of your properties, with the city, and inspect each rental property every year!

[@ericsolberg8812]

Yeah yeah plier boy....rub it in! Lol 😂

[@michaelbaker9746]

90% skill 10% TOOLS GOOD TOOL help a lot but don't stop a good skilled man

[@eloinachavez5390]

Love your videos -- would love to see some video on some of the basics, such as installing an air conditioner, caulking windows, putting shelves up, making a toilet level, changing a broken tile. Basic stuff that perhaps a single mom can accomplish :)

[@TheHandyman1]

I'm going to be making some nice oak closet shelves tonight. I will video it just for you. Thanks for watching.

[@Captain_Fix-It]

I hit up the pawn shop regularly and find great deals on DeWalt tools… I’ve actually bought a couple poor conditioned DeWalt tools just because they had a newer battery on them LOL

[@fc-pl9kr]

Also Harbor Freight has a new line of pliers with red handles instead of the orange, supposedly made by a company named Doyle. Looked like good strong stuff, there was a youtube video reviewing them

[@borntwice4724]

The only tools I buy at harbor freight are pliers, sockets,wrenches and various hand tools, I never buy any power tools there, I’ve had friends who did and basically it’s a one time use tool,total garbage. Great video, greetings from San Diego.

[@rodneyhammon1793]

You are great handyman

[@justinpetersen6947]

I just got a cordless Milwaukee shop vac huge time saver for cleaning up the little messes. Didn’t know dewalt had one

[@chriswebb810]

Ignore the critics. The older I get and the more I do the more I recognize the value of a tool- no name vs brand name, and when to use each. I personally have about a 25k dollar tool inventory and work by myself as a handyman. When your young it’s all about the swag-dewalt vs Milwaukee, packout systems storage systems 60 volt, amp hours, stabila levels, laser systems blah blah blah. Good tools enhance the skills of a good craftsman, however I kind of relish the reality that while it’s nice to have top of the line stuff a lot can be accomplished by the guy who is more focused on getting the job done with a harbor freight plier vs the guy with a fully loaded tool belt on dragging his pants down while tightening a hose. Learn what your going to need and go in there with that and not the whole toolbox. You’ll become faster and better and more impressive to potential clients. All they care about are results and problem solving not your shiny $100 hammer.

[@snagcrew9841]

Handyman I am also of the opinion if it’s not broken why replace. I am still using my old Makita 18v. Here by us one of the common requirements on all jobs is a safety file no matter how big or small the job is and if it ain’t up to date with all necessary document you can’t work.

[@debarneson5648]

Nothing hotter than watching a man doing handy work.

[@Capt.Morgan]

Love the goose neck pauses. Lol

[@joelfeinberg3766]

PS I also enjoy buying older woodworking machines and rebuilding them. The best deal I ever got was a brand new Fein edger for putting laminate on the edge of shelves and such that are made of plywood or MDF. The auctioneer did not know what it was nor did people at the auction, I paid $50.00 for a $500.00 machine that needed nothing, it had never been used.

[@apex007]

who's trenton and why are you thanking him?

[@dimarozov9802]

Nice channel locks, good color too!

[@andy-jac]

Texas Law. PM had a new rental that called the Fire Department because they did not have a smoke detector in every bedroom. FD responded lights flashing. I got a call from the PM to please please over there Emergency as they were going to have to put the renters up in a hotel if I didn't. The rental, of course did not first call the PM or us on-line portal. They just wanted to be an ass about some Law they had learned.

[@waterheaterservices]

Rene Gade A code response for no smoke detectors?! Amazing. "Our tax dollars at work".

[@keithupton86ku]

Man, some tenants can be the worst.

[@dustinallen1438]

I like your tools and have the same ones. Only difference is I bought the 18 to 20 volt battery adapter as my 18s don't hold much of a charge anymore

[@nosiestaguiding]

those damn pliers! i love the part where you discover how the washer works :)

[@chrisevans8308]

I like this guys style!!

[@sylviamathis781]

your videos are real world tasks that alot of us do every day, I find them interesting and funny! Keep up the work man! BTW - my tools are old too, but they work, why replace??

[@blu4x5]

+The Handyman how do you like the tool vest? Love the powermatic!!!

[@Tattooie_Yt_007]

I rock harbor freight, hart, ryobi....etc I have used them a long time. If they run good no need for new.

[@brettstock7734]

It’s not the tools that bother me about ur videos it’s your sandals. Lmao your awesome love the videos

[@richardraymond5535]

Bought my first house straight out of the Army. I’m 6’5” and raised that shower head almost 2 feet

[@RubbinRobbin]

Richard Raymond how can army salary help you buy a house?

[@angelfish4life]

hahahaa when i move in the my house 2 years ago i have to lower the shower head by 13” im 5’5 lol

[@JM-fo1te]

Mexicans fix shower heads to their height.

[@rigo1005]

@@RubbinRobbin Being smart with your money and not having any debt.

[@timmills3823]

I hate doing re-caulk in this area... always like 10 coats to remove.

[@andy-jac]

See my comment above about using an oscillating multi-tool for this. The number of coats won't matter and you will be through in ten minutes.

[@Taylormade2350]

I find it hilarious how people make such a big deal about what tools other people use. Bunch of idiot's who buy the most expensive thing they see and think it makes them better at their job. I also find it funny how those same people are always burning up those expensive ass tools within a year.

[@nanzNethan]

I still use the blue ryobi impact just upgraded the battery. If it ain't broke why replace it.

[@iLikeC00kieDough]

Because if you invest in better tools, you’ll get a better job done quicker

[@bunning63]

Had an old Ryobi for years as well, did everything faultless till eventually the batteries died. Those old ones performed way better than their cost may have suggested.

[@jc5604]

@@iLikeC00kieDough how so? A wrench that wrenches, is still a wrench.

[@tdgdbs1]

I too have a mixed Ryobi set. They seems to last forever.

[@iLikeC00kieDough]

J C I should’ve been more specific. The newer cordless tools offer longer battery life, more power/torque, etc. if your doing something 50 times a day, having small time savers whether it’s driving a screw quicker or not having to change battery’s every 2 hours vs 4 hours, can save a significant amount of time. That argument doesn’t really apply to hand tools, in fact I prefer old hand tools that are built better.

[@CUEBALL424]

I have about 3 sets of "cheap" channel locks. Never cared, they do the job and thats the only thing that matters.

[@briandavis7811]

I still have my Milwaukee Sawzall and right angle drill that I bought around 1990 , I haven't had any problems with them and haven't used any friend's tools that exceed ther functionality . "REAL HANDYMEN TAKE CARE OF THEIR TOOLS !