Man, down to earth, practical advice. You are the man. I am 72 yrs old and I still learned a thing or two. Don’t stop Jeff. Your are a breath of fresh air to us who try to do it right…wrong. We need you!
@rty19553 жыл бұрын
Hey Jeff. One of the tricks I use for locating elec boxes on sheet rock is to place a sponge in the box tightly. First dip the sponge in water with red (or whatever color u want) food color. Press the sheet rock against the sponge and you will have a?perfect pattern where your box is. I have also used a rubber mallet against the sheet rock where a metal outlet box is and it will leave a perfect mark on tje back of sheet rock of the metal elec box
@williammoyer90633 жыл бұрын
Hi Jeff. In the trade we call oversize trim plates "jumbo plates". I really enjoyed your presentation. I was a Union Electrician for 35 years in Silicon Valley. I started wiring houses in the late 70's and finished my career wiring big MCC's (Motor Control Centers), including everything in between. There are so many tricks of the trade that the average homeowner has no idea of that make installations a snap. I salute you for providing this info in a fast ,fun, and informative way.
@OriginalNameNick3 жыл бұрын
Out of the 30 or 40 "Hacks" videos I've ever watched, this is the first that actually has useful information. Jeff, you are providing a public service and I appreciate you helping us actual hacks do better in our attempts to be handy.
@syntaxerror77562 жыл бұрын
Its not a hack when you use it as the manufacturer specified. Here's a hack you'll never believe. Lego blocks can be snapped together. WOW!!!
@OriginalNameNick2 жыл бұрын
@@syntaxerror7756 Guess I didn't read the Sherwin Williams paint spec properly where it states to use a plug in lighting receptacle when you take off your ceiling fixtures, or the first aid manual where it says to use electrical tape when you don't have a band-aid handy. Keep the negativity to yourself so it only poisons your own life.
@anjo774 Жыл бұрын
You and my dad are my heroes when it comes to diy’s! Been doing a lot of home repairs and improvements based on your tips. I’m amazed I can actually do them, and how I also enjoy it! Thanks so much Jeff!
@sheholdsrainbows68843 жыл бұрын
I did not grow up with a father nor much of a father figure. So meeting you on KZbin has really helped me more than you could ever understand. I decided you adopted me and are teaching me all the things a father would lmbo. 😂👏 A very grateful subscriber!
@HomeRenoVisionDIY3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Kat, Happy to be of some help!
@thepitpatrol Жыл бұрын
My girls where my biggest blessing in life for sure!
@logicalblueberry Жыл бұрын
Wow, what a sweet comment. You have a wonderful, positive way of thinking! So much better than spending your life being bitter against your birth father. Did you know that your heavenly Father loves you more than even the best human father? I hope you will find Jesus and get to know Him. God bless you.
@thepitpatrol Жыл бұрын
@@logicalblueberry He does love all of us for sure!
@bohdannyman3 жыл бұрын
Me, watching this as an electrician: "Hhhmm... Not sure if he really knows what he's talking about..." Jeff: "Electric tape band-aids" Me: "He's solid. I trust him"
@HomeRenoVisionDIY3 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@dongarrett75953 жыл бұрын
Was an Electrician for 20 years, electrical tape was the first go to for a cut until you had time to stop to go fetch a real "band-aid"!
@davidcordes92833 жыл бұрын
I’ve saved many a digit thanks to Scotch 33!
@spencerwyche25523 жыл бұрын
These guys know the bare minimal about electrical work.
@andrewdurrer38993 жыл бұрын
He lost me at you can use 1/2" extension rings to extend a box 2 feet.
@johna36053 жыл бұрын
The best online videos ever....👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻clean ...clear...lots of experience...no annoying ADs... Thank you 🙏🏻 you are the professor of you tube university...great job 🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@robh32674 жыл бұрын
I've been in the construction trade for many years and I had to learn everyone of those tricks the hard way this is extremely valuable information that only comes from years of experience and is also what makes someone a true professional in their trade this is one of the best construction channels on KZbin.
@TheDarthJesus4 жыл бұрын
True professional? He mixed up the hot/neutral terminals when talking about the cord end ( 5:25 ), he's clearly lacking experience.
@sfeldner2 жыл бұрын
@@TheDarthJesus So, your bashing of Jeff and your insistence that he is wrong must be for a reason. So, are you trying to protect everyone else in the viewing audience from your idea of misinformation or are you trying to brag about your knowledge and your superiority and your ability to spot one mistake from a presentation that covered a hundred things. Well, we are all in awe of you.
@syntaxerror77562 жыл бұрын
It took you years of construction to figure out how to screw in a light bulb? install a new plug end? BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAA! Your years of construction trade consist of Lincoln logs or mud huts? Maybe bird houses?
@syntaxerror77562 жыл бұрын
@@sfeldner He's not bashing Jeff, He's interfering with Darwins law. If you've never heard of Darwins law look it up, there's a picture of Jeff on there and your standing next to him.
@dalerardon16873 жыл бұрын
I've been in the business for 30 yrs. These are really good tips for homeowners. All of these are in my trailer at all times.
@teebles4 жыл бұрын
Another great video... I can't recall how many videos I started watching, not knowing how long it was, and in the end realize it was a full 25 mins of great info...
@KaoticFdr12 жыл бұрын
Jeff, you made me feel smart. I've used that 3 switch device in my 5x7 bathroom! They are very useful for having a vanity light, fan light, and fan.
@chrisgraham29044 жыл бұрын
Great info Jeff. The big box stores should do demonstrations such as yours on Saturday mornings to teach their customers about all the specialty products available that can solve these typical problems. Same goes for plumbing specialty products. Because they are "problem solver products", they are expensive, but probably have great profit margins for the stores.
@HomeRenoVisionDIY4 жыл бұрын
I am more than happy to do those videos, besides it's not like the staff even know what those products are. Cheers!
@chrisgraham29044 жыл бұрын
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY I guess all the big box stores really need is a TV monitor and your videos. Would you get royalties for that? LOL
@user-hm5zb1qn6g3 жыл бұрын
They used to ! When Home Depot first came to Canada (they bought Aikenhead's) they'd have a huge whiteboard at the entrance listing all the DIY demos for the coming week. They would set up those collapsible gym/football field metal stands and you could plop yourself down and watch a demo of whatever it was you wanted to learn. In the past 20 years that area is usually where they put seasonal stuff or clearance items, usually between the regular cash registers and the Pro Desk/lumber checkout.
@kennethwalker10253 жыл бұрын
They used to until KZbin came out and got popular.
@angellas.1314 Жыл бұрын
@@kennethwalker1025 Ha! Even more reason do it now! They can invite those folks!
@JB-xu6uq3 жыл бұрын
I watch your videos all the time. I bought a house in Nebraska that was built in 1916. Over the years, various owners have built on to this house and nothing makes sense and we have spent two years rehabilitating it. Your videos provide great guidance to us in helping us do certain things. Thank you
@juliaglen16324 жыл бұрын
Love the 3 switch plate for an old bathroom switch for a light, fan, and other. The king size (extra large) light plate is brilliant. Thank you for all of your tips and tricks, they are brilliant.
@quentincoryedwards43602 жыл бұрын
DIY transplanted from Texas to Thailand. I do condo, apartment and home repairs and renovations. I agree to install all plug receptacles with earth ground down.
@robsimpson97844 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips Jeff! I love the snap on coverplate idea. Recently I discovered the flexible cover plate which is made of a more forgiving vinyl plastic for guys like me that tend to over-tighten the screws on the traditional ones and they crack. The flexible cover plates are also great for walls that are bumpy.
@cynthiathacker52942 жыл бұрын
Wow. I've personally viewed many videos about electricity, and most were very informative, BUT . . . thus far yours are the best I've seen. Thanks!
@morgankdobbs84693 жыл бұрын
This just saved me a ton of money. The lawn service ran over the power cord for our (expensive) and cut the plug part off. Knowing I can buy and replace just that part? Priceless. Thanks, Jeff!
@romt-7124 жыл бұрын
Electric tape, the best thing ever! I always hurt myself lightly and I have this tape handy all the time. It gets you through the day.
@keithmcguire6648 Жыл бұрын
Hey Jeff, you keep getting the old home remodel ideas solutions correct and super helpful. Thank you.
@jjjacer4 жыл бұрын
although a word of warning for the adapter that lets you plug into a lightbulb socket, sometimes the lighting wiring is designed for less power and it might not be wise to go with to high of amp tools (ive seen some lighting circuits that was only setup for 10amps.) But if you need it in a pinch for a drill or battery chargers it will work, just dont try running a 13amp vacuum or 15amp 110v welder from it ;)
@totherarf4 жыл бұрын
The other thing to note is that it is not Earthed! Not a problem for double insulated tools ..... but could be a problem if you don't think about it!
@robh32674 жыл бұрын
Standard residential building code requires all electrical circuits to be a minimum of 15 amps only exception might be an old building with glass fuses he was saying the adapters are good for providing temporary lighting not powering a whole jobsite.
@jerithil4 жыл бұрын
@@robh3267 Issue isn't the house wiring but wiring that's built into the light to connect to the household wiring, many of those even new ones have thinner gauge stranded cabling.
@guymandude9994 жыл бұрын
@@totherarf Light bulbs aren't grounded. The box behind it is. These adapters are a pain in the ass cause who uses an extension cord with two prongs.
@totherarf4 жыл бұрын
@@guymandude999 Exactly! We stopped using them in the UK back in the 60's!
@Sandy-fi5um3 жыл бұрын
:-) Love your videos! Although I'm in the UK, I do gain knowledge every time I watch one of your videos. You also make me smile, because you don't cut out all mistakes, drops or struggles! Thank you!
@offrails4 жыл бұрын
I recently replaced all the outlets in my old condo and one of the most useful tools I had alongside the volt meter was the outlet tester - they are sold in regular and GFCI versions, and made it easy to not only determine whether an outlet was live, but also to make sure I had wired them correctly and if the GFCI trip was working properly - I discovered that I had accidentally flipped the hot and neutral on one outlet and found that three out of four GFCI outlets in the condo did not work - that was quite a shocker - well not really as I turned off the breaker before replacing them. It was also useful when I was setting up a computer/relay controlled Christmas light display last year I also have some of the other gadgets mentioned, such as the light bulb socket adapter, which I can use to run a box fan in the attic
@logicalblueberry Жыл бұрын
Great ideas!
@blaster-zy7xx Жыл бұрын
I’m about to do a glass tile backsplash and I appreciate all these tips and tricks before I dive in!
@vincentluca44174 жыл бұрын
Gob bless you Jeff , I've learned so much on every aspect
@HomeRenoVisionDIY4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Vincent!
@m.campbell27764 жыл бұрын
Your videos calm me Jeff . Great presentation !
@Griffolion04 жыл бұрын
Hey Jeff, another wall plate that I found to be super useful, though a bit pricey, have a little LED light bar on the bottom which acts as a little night light. There's a light sensor built into the plate, so it only comes on when it's dark. No more wall-wart night lights to keep your hallways traversable in the night. They are a very elegant solution.
@Electrophail2 жыл бұрын
I started watching you on the big screen without a paid YT account, and had to come to my computer to subscribe. I watch a bunch of diy videos (So I don't have to actually go do the work), and you rock! You are one of the best. Thank you!
@Stretch8434 жыл бұрын
Love it! Ty for the entertainment education! Can't ever learn too much!
@fritzmortimer41294 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Jeff is the best in the business. I live in the states and Jeff is my go to guy for all kinds of work. Thanks Jeff for all you do.keep up the good work. I wish you were my neighbor. You're the best man!
@Czechmate.z4 жыл бұрын
The recess outlet is called a clock outlet . Alot of those items have been around for over 100 years ,being a licenced electician 40 + years ,i still use some of the ideas today .
@skynetlabs3 жыл бұрын
40 yrs. as an electrician and you can't spell. Lol.
@calisawce72732 жыл бұрын
@@skynetlabs 7 years on KZbin which tells me you should be old enough to not be a acting like you’re 3. Grow up kid.
@pleappleappleap2 жыл бұрын
@@calisawce7273 Oh come on. You're *NEVER* too old to not be "a acting" like you're 3!
@CC-vr1ns4 жыл бұрын
I have that 5 X 7 bathroom you describe. And I have to install GFCI and a humidity fan. I will check the wiring to see if I can use that 3 way switch.. Thanks
@Ryan-nh3mt4 жыл бұрын
Jeff. Thank you SO MUCH for all of your hard work and videos and thank you to the other people helping make these videos possible! You and your team have saved me a lot of time and money on renovating my house. The basement us up next! Feel free to stop by Philly and help out :P.
@anthonysmith94103 жыл бұрын
I love this video.....I am a IBEW Electrician for 43 years ....great content
@davidwooden41754 жыл бұрын
As an electrician, I would suggest going with a 12 AWG extension cord.
@jameskoralewski10063 жыл бұрын
I have a 10 gauge extension cord that I use to use on a 15 amp air compressor that I once had.
@LeslieDugger3 жыл бұрын
As a simple homeowner, I agree
@Tonyrd30002 жыл бұрын
@@jameskoralewski1006 That's high dollar but with a happy compressor. Minimal voltage over a long run too.
@Aeroliten Жыл бұрын
Adding to this, if you can't stretch to get a 12awg, you might still be fine to use 14 but only at 25ft or less. Anything more and you should use 12awg minimum for a 15a circuit.
@12799MaDeuce Жыл бұрын
That comment about your tool running at half performance with a 16 gauge cord made me wince. Dangerous piece of false advice.
@jumpmasterjm3 жыл бұрын
I used a remodel (old work) box my island. Worked very well.
@85montyman4 жыл бұрын
I love this dude, he's cool in my book.
@jacoboguzman76193 жыл бұрын
Jeff I used your videos in my online electrical wiring class (high school) thanks a lot you saved my life!! Keep on rolling!!
@FelixKaechele4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your insights, Jeff. I moved to Canada from Germany in 2019 and am still learning all the differences on construction methods and codes. One thing that drives me completely nuts (pun intended) are wire nuts. They just seem like a really bad idea. I have since recommended my beloved Wago 221 lever nuts to friends and colleagues here in Canada (they're luckily C/UL/US listed). It completely changed their lives. Check out the reviews online, it's truly life altering to everyone who tries them. Much more compact too. Also just bought a house here in Ontario and will be wiring it up with Cat6a and a few Fibre drops into all the rooms and outfit the home with smart home gadgets. Wireless is just never good enough if you rely on your network for working from home. Would love to see more on your channel on that. Let me know and I'll tell you what you need to cover 😜
@adamlewellen50814 жыл бұрын
Wego good for 20a or less solid Romex. Stranded thhn below ,#6 better. Polaris connection most flexible as long as you have room...
@t1n44444 жыл бұрын
Definitely would give Wago the thumbs up. Plus using bootlace ferrules with colour coded sleeves. I gather too that having visible copper strands at cable fixing ends not quite the thing these days. Ergo bootlace ferrules, crimped on, in various sizes, allows for stranded copper conductors to be sleeved completely. And, with a Wago connector there is an access hole for meter probe tip. I'm not affiliated with Wago in any way but endorse them absolutely.
@wizard3z8684 жыл бұрын
ive been using copper crimps and plastic cap insulators for over 25 yrs its almost as good as a solder joint but 2 crimps of pliers and they slide right off
@t1n44444 жыл бұрын
@@wizard3z868 Hmm ... "almost as good as a solder joint". I recall an old colleague at work, decades ago, who had been in the RAF, telling me the RAF had migrated to crimps, or swaged joints, on the grounds of they were a lot more reliable than soldering with good electrical and mechanical joint properties. And of course you didn't need power or heat to warm up soldering iron. Suppose it might have been tricky making field repairs with a hot soldering iron if aircraft fuelled up??? And for anyone interested tinned copper wires were considered a "no no" when using them in a screwed connector. The tinning was alleged to act as a lubricant under pressure and the strands would be "squeezed" out of the connector. Must say I have never seen this myself as used to twist the strands together to make a physical connection, them push both wires through the same side so that twisted strands clamped by two screws.
@garyhales60814 жыл бұрын
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@bassichonda96 Жыл бұрын
Thanks again for all the tips. I use a lot of your tips daily.
@timdouglass98314 жыл бұрын
I'm sure there are quite a few of us who are old enough to remember that those recessed outlets were for hanging a wall clock - back when wall clocks had to be plugged in!
@jameskoralewski10063 жыл бұрын
Or for wiring a television set and to try and keep the wires hidden.
@mcolve014 жыл бұрын
You have no idea how much you have helped me. I watch all your videos before I approach anything.
@oc0dyc4 жыл бұрын
I close on my first house in 4 days, I've been watching your videos for a few weeks - I really appreciate them!
@colleendoucet3749 Жыл бұрын
I lOVE JEFF! And driving my husband and crazy with all his knowledge! 😅
@shane89504 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff. New homeowner, upstate ny. Wish me luck.
@rictic1929 Жыл бұрын
Great info as usual . Thanks and well done.
@HomeRenoVisionDIY Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@NavyCopMA14 жыл бұрын
CAT 6 is fairly future proof (though people talk CAT 7 which hasn't been officially approved for standard use yet). I am running 2 drops per room with CAT 6 and running mesh wifi as well (direct connect is still a lot faster than wifi). Also using CAT 6 to run the remote control boxes for my zone audio system. Good stuff!
@oxfletch4 жыл бұрын
You know what's future proof? Flexible conduit back to a central location.
@NavyCopMA14 жыл бұрын
@@DristusFalchion I think the biggest issue there is cost and the fact that we barely have the equipment to handle 1 to 10 gb transfer rates as it is without going to commercial hardware and those speeds are intermal to the home vs actual throughput with the commercial ISP's out there. The average home user won't see nor need those kinds of speeds even when we get there at some point in the next how ever many years.... Just my opinion on it... I suppose if you can do it, great. For me, I was able to get several thousand feet of CAT 6 cable for $100 so will more than cover everything I need or would want direct connected.
@tsnorquist4 жыл бұрын
@@oxfletch I'm with this guy. Conduit back to the mdf is the only future proof method. A nylon pull string prerun is a huge bonus. I'm going to do this in my next home. I think all builders should do this as the costs is so small for the future gains.
@MrBonners4 жыл бұрын
for permanent mounting of cabling , not to be moving or flexing. In walls or some kind of permanent hardwired game console control panel wiring, solid core has a better frequency and data speed response, less losses, less data dropouts, convert to stranded for flexibility after the last panel connector out to devices. There is a difference in the crimp contact mechanics of a solid core RJ (for permanent install) and a RJ connector for stranded core. Mix them up and you will get inconsistent performances problems later. Same for Coax cabling.
@cuzz634 жыл бұрын
I used CAT10, that way I am future proof...lol
@jackdolphy89652 жыл бұрын
Go Jeff, Thank You - this was terrific!!!
@ctoczycki4 жыл бұрын
I recently discovered wire splicing connectors to connect wires in a junction box. They are quick, reusable and beat twisting + wire nut. Adding a wire is a breeze. There are a couple of brands out there - Ideal and Wago. Menards in the US carries these types of connectors. These have saved me a lot of time. Perhaps you can include them in your next hack video. My other recommendation is to own a non contact voltage detector. This $20 device indicates if there's is live power in the line by bringing it next to an insulated wire. It is indispensable to making certain that power is off before doing work. You'll want to learn how to use the device first before relying on it. I wished that I had one of these long ago. Lastly, don't buy cheap electrical tape - its adhesive is inferior.
@TheDarthJesus4 жыл бұрын
Wagos have a tendancy to fail; I've opened boxes and had the wago fall right off of the wires; Marrettes are much more reliable.
@AsHellBored4 жыл бұрын
Everyone tells me the push on nuts fail and are fire hazards. But the worse part is if you need to disconnect them later. Also the voltage sensor is like 6$ at harbor freight
@timkaiser81494 жыл бұрын
Agreed - Super 33+ or you might as well not be using tape. Likewise you maybe could get a non-contact voltage tester at Harbor Freight for under $6, but when you're talking about potentially life-saving test gear, I hope you decide you're worth that extra $14 and get a brand name one.
@exodu2664 жыл бұрын
Wagos and other wire clips are great for industrial panels and controls but even though they are to code, they're a far cry from the a properly twisted wire + nut. The force needed to pull wires out is much lower. I can easily yank wires out of a wago, I can't pull wires out of a wire nut. Being in a rush to make the most work/time on drywall is fine, on electrical, not so much. Great idea on that detector btw.
@etherealnine4 жыл бұрын
They make snap lock wagos now and those work alot better. Still not as secure as a tight twist but alot more convenient.
@MaMa-qh4dy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff. I love your enthusiasm and great content.
@seeya2054 жыл бұрын
My wife was not impressed when I told her that Jeff told me that I need to spend more time at Home Depot and explore the isle. She said I have spent more than enough time and money there. LOL!
@johnfair624 жыл бұрын
Home Depot ripped me of $1750.00 dollars. They came to my house and measured for a fence. We agreed on the price. I had a Home Depot one year interest free credit card that I had used the prior year to buy wood floors and granite counter tops. I always paid on time and paid the card off before the promotional period . The card had a $20,000 credit limit. Since I paid that off it was time for the yard to be fenced in. A month goes by, the weather was sunny so no excuse for not starting on the fence. I look at my Home Depot credit card and found they had charged my card for the fence. ( I had an 18 month zero interest rate for the fence) they were charging me interest on the fence. I called them and they said I was over my limit(the fence was $7000.00) I said I have a $20,000 limit on the card how can I be over my limit? They said do to inactivity. I said bullshit I just used the card for the wood floors and granite counter top. I said I can see the scam your doing lowering my credit limit so you can charge interest on the card. just cancel the fence as no work, no material had been delivered to my house. THEY SAID OK. I get my credit card bill and found they charged me a $1750 dollar restocking fee for a fence they never delivered. They tried to ruin my excellent credit and threatened me if I didn't pay it. Corporate refused to help. They demanded I pay it. I found they were doing this same scam to people to make millions in interest. Also I am a veteran. They say they give Veterans a discount, The U.S. government says if you have "Veteran" on your driver license that is your Veteran card, no reason to have a VA card issued. Home depot despite federal law says I do not get the 10 percent discount unless I have a government issued VA card. They just want to beat people out of the discount. Publicly they advertise they are for Veterans but when it comes time to give the discount they deny the law concerning the VA instruction. Long story short, I stopped shopping there and so have all my friends and family. Please do not give them your hard earned money they do not deserve it. Not only that the owner is a moron Trump Supporter.
@alexevans87714 жыл бұрын
@@johnfair62 I'm glad they got you. I don't like Home Depot or you now, Trump will make America great again.
@JamLeGull4 жыл бұрын
@@alexevans8771 lol
@jamesmchugo94223 жыл бұрын
And yet the wife, has no problem spending the day at Macy’s and Target.
@mexzcanninja74123 жыл бұрын
@@alexevans8771 Ummm… Have you heard the news? Trump lost. BTW.. America was great before him and will be great after him.
@chriscolameco68506 ай бұрын
Jeff, Knipex makes a multi electrician plier that does everything that crescent does without having to flip it around. It strips 6-18, works as a linesman’s, will cut up to 4awg cleanly, it has a smooth groove in the jaws for J hooks, and it shortens machine screws 6 and 8
@Hashoshi43 жыл бұрын
22:23 a spider makes a mad dash out from under the microwave like it was late for work
@elonmust74703 жыл бұрын
he was learning how to to fix his place up.
@waynemiller60703 жыл бұрын
I started my day watching one of your videos (on drywall) and I ended my day with this one.... see ya tomorrow!
@doctorwork4 жыл бұрын
Instead of covering an unused ceiling box with that round cover, install a 120V smoke or CO detector (with battery backup), assuming you don't already have a hard-wired one in the room.
@user-hm5zb1qn6g3 жыл бұрын
Good idea.
@doitmyselfer19522 жыл бұрын
Awesome tips; great video! Thank you very much for sharing. You have a good sense of humor too 👍
@lachaineamimi84424 жыл бұрын
Extrémal y informative and entertaining. Thank you! My mom could not do the Reno’s without your videos. Home life is better with you👌🏻🐝🍑
@cmcgill6726 Жыл бұрын
Loved it. Unrelated to the topic, but just got my gas bill and it's crazy. I live in an old double brick house. I clearly need more insulation and I think my only option is to build another wall inside to do so. Love a video on that please!
@CompCrasher864 жыл бұрын
Didn't see the stud joke coming. I can hear the dads of Home Renovision laughing from here.
@laurence96954 жыл бұрын
That was funny!
@PugAshen4 жыл бұрын
✋ guilty!
@jimmierobinson23424 жыл бұрын
¹½
@lindavickerson73944 жыл бұрын
I had to replay it make sure I heard it right!
@Cjrelectrical4 жыл бұрын
HAHA
@aaragon68662 жыл бұрын
You rock! I learn everytime I watch your videos
@philindeblanc4 жыл бұрын
door switch is sweet, maybe can also wire to alarm?
@cathycambre71113 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed watching these hacks. As a retired woman they we're very helpful!
@Chris-xc1tm4 жыл бұрын
LED bulbs are better in trouble lights especially in crawl spaces. Burning your cheek on the trouble light grows old real fast and they can take more drops than incandescent.
@wags999994 жыл бұрын
and you can get daylight which will give you much more light, with a fraction of the electric over an incandescent bulb.
@ciprianiulian34834 жыл бұрын
Actually incandescent lights are around 2500-3000K, close with candle temperature. An LED can be 5500-6000K, that's sun temperature at midday.
@chrisgraham29044 жыл бұрын
I agree and like the LED bulbs for trouble lights. They seem to take a knock and vibration as well as a "rough service" incandescent. You don't burn yourself and your not going to generate heat in tight spaces and attics. LED's just burn out and stop working, but never "pop".
@HomeRenoVisionDIY4 жыл бұрын
Where I live having a heat source in the attic is a good thing 6 months our of the year! Cheers!
@alonzocalleros4 жыл бұрын
Getting electrical tips from a general contractor. Is like getting Medical tips from a veterinarian. They know The General information. But don't know what is truly involved in being electrician.
@ellensteinfeldt59553 жыл бұрын
Brilliant &helpful hints...thank you
@lisaputnam69964 жыл бұрын
Always loved your content and knowledge but the "stud" was phenomenal 😂
@jamesvelazquez61712 жыл бұрын
My favorite Band-Aid and it works great
@narlycharley3 жыл бұрын
I only buy those 3/8” larger plates. They’re nice because they’re nylon (the “unbreakable” ones).
@justindavid61813 жыл бұрын
Im an electrician and have wasted 16,458 hours grinding/cutting out the plate holes! Never again! Snap on covers! Never knew! Thanks!!!
@viewer927594 жыл бұрын
Keep some superglue in your kit for small cuts and lacerations
@renaetawney5217 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. I like the light bulb and the different combinations. Love the switch covers too. 1/14/23
@testdriver31464 жыл бұрын
I can confirm that electrical tape works as a tourniquet. I did one to a fellow in Beirut back in the 80's.
@HomeRenoVisionDIY4 жыл бұрын
Cheers to improvising!
@jameskoralewski10063 жыл бұрын
It also works great to lock an alligator's mouth shut after you catch one.
@amycoleman44703 жыл бұрын
I love your videos... I wanted to mention, for painting and other work, I have a crappy "torchiere lamp" I purchased from Target like 15 years ago for next to nothing... the pole is in sections so I can unthread each section for storage... that thing is awesome for reno work... throw it up, connect to extension cord and boom, I have light.. even better is I can aim it like a flashing light to catch mistakes in drywall or painting... I have used the same one for lots of work, it's in my shed now cause my fluorescent light fixture crapped out...
@NotSureJoeBauers4 жыл бұрын
This guy is somewhere between a Mike Holmes and Red Green, with hair like Brian Baulmer
@cliff81014 жыл бұрын
With Jeff and other channels like that I dropped my TV package down I don’t even have DIY channel anymore
@MrBonners4 жыл бұрын
@@cliff8101 tv channels don't like to address anything electrical construction related. many code variations due to regional locations and general liability reasons.
@AllDaGoodNamesRGone4 жыл бұрын
Now that is some high praise.
@gregmcmurphy82413 жыл бұрын
Very well done and good advice generally- just a FYI- plastic low volt box eliminators like from Carlon are way easier than the folding kind. Same thing with the single gang box for the island. Plastic is easier if you are using Romex.
@reitsound39413 жыл бұрын
LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL
@milagrosroman99782 жыл бұрын
Loved am about to purchase some of those items. Thanks keep up the great work.
@Mutation6664 жыл бұрын
Wired is superior to wireless 100% would run it in any house
@NaveenKumar-oj7xh4 жыл бұрын
I agree.
@robsimpson97844 жыл бұрын
Wired is always better, especially for streaming tv. Glad to see someone else who is not on the Wi-Fi bandwagon. I have recently learned you can even buy wired adapters to connect your phones and tablets to your home network without needing wifi.
@krazykyle04 жыл бұрын
@@robsimpson9784 Normally I'd agree however if you have a newer decent router and are within its range you shouldn't have any issues streaming 4k. Now if were talking about gaming... always wired!
@PotatoFi4 жыл бұрын
Wi-Fi engineer here (yes, that is a thing). Agree. If it sits still, I plug it in. Wi-Fi is for mobile devices. But, most people don’t have CAT5E or CAT6 in their house, so all consumer stuff has Wi-Fi these days anyway.
@robertszynal47454 жыл бұрын
I'd add that these days, in the UK at least, the frequency bands that Wi-Fi uses (2.4GHz and 5GHz) are getting to be in high contention in densely packed residential areas causing all sorts of issues you wouldn't have on wired.
@djSmokeShow4 жыл бұрын
An absolutely stellar collection of tips, some of which I've used for years.
@gunneyore22rdo484 жыл бұрын
The electrical tape to use as a bandage can only come from experience and injuries. Thanks for the tip. Had few bleeding boo boos myself that idea would have definitely helped
@laurence96954 жыл бұрын
Electric tape is also fantastic for binding broken toes.
@df56874 жыл бұрын
I've sliced damn near to the bone on my thumb, just ran to the maintenance shop, wrapped my thumb up with electrical tape, and just went back gamming hogs.
@Snoochy8712 күн бұрын
I'll 100% still be installing Cat7 cable in my new house for 40gbs speeds to PCs, Game Systems, and all permanent data needs. a lot more reliable and lower chance of disruptions and communication problems. especially for commections completely across the house to the garage and over to the workshop.
@lcgrzy3 жыл бұрын
If you run a tool that pulls 15 amps on a 16 gauge wire your tool's performance will be the same as a 14 gauge extension cord. You can totally run 15 amps through a 16 gauge wire. The problem you are going to run into is that the wire is going to heat up, but the tool performance will be unaffected . . . until the extension cord bursts into flames, which is unlikely, unless you are using a tool that is running constantly for an hour or more. In a perfect world, yes, you should have a 14 gauge, or even 12 gauge extension cord for your power tools, but it isn't necessary and you won't notice it on a tool that is only used intermittently like a saw.
@sunsunny2642 жыл бұрын
The voltage drop is insignificant unless it’s super super long lol, 16guage is 4ohm every 1000ft, so 20ft cord will be like 80mohm…… you probably loss 1% performance on 110v if there is any 😅
@salfitimina2376 Жыл бұрын
Exactly
@davidrobins4025 Жыл бұрын
Great. A lot of useful information. Thanks
@Metaskriptz4 жыл бұрын
Being a low voltage installer, Wireless doesn’t have the same latency as a wired connection. This is especially important for online gaming
@namAehT4 жыл бұрын
Also wireless doesn't have the same speed. Within reason, ethernet will be about the same speed at any distance.
@prestonbain66704 жыл бұрын
Low Voltage is very underrated. I work in IT, the amount of peoples issues that would be solved with minimal low voltage lines could actually put me out of business. Jeff was talking about cat3, 4, and 5. We use Cat6 mostly now, it has very impressive capabilities including running HDMI. Every Room in your house doesn't need low voltage but if one room on each floor has one you are in good shape, put a main panel in the basement or wherever your internet comes in and once you get your provider set up you are good to go.
@Metaskriptz4 жыл бұрын
@@prestonbain6670 I agree there should be at least one Ethernet on each floor to a main panel. It’s unacceptable in new construction homes to not have it. If I had a choice I would make sure each room has at least one Ethernet jack to a main panel with a switch at the panel. Luckily Ethernet over power has made great technological improvements.
@petersack50743 жыл бұрын
Hi at 16:44 time: You could also use a microswitch, salvaged out of old microwave ovens. There are 2 kinds in them: Push to close circuit, and push to open, circuit. They are in the door open/close system. Use on on the end of the handle on my homemade metal chopsaw.. Works awesome. Push to close circuit. Thanks for the education, bro...
@chrisinjax16484 жыл бұрын
Back in the 80's I worked for an electrician and we called those oversized plates Boo-Boo plates.
@charisma-hornum-fries4 жыл бұрын
Chris in Jax My Danish electrician teacher did too. I guess some standards are international 🤣
@dongarrett75953 жыл бұрын
It seems that's mostly all the big Home improvement stores carry anymore! Hate those plates, I won't have them in my house!
@MrOgynist3 жыл бұрын
I recently had to do some light finishing in basement development and they weren't booboo plates. They were what-the @#$&-were-the-drywallers-thinking plates. In fact most of them were uncoverable.
@khg8256 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm getting this light!
@richpalmer32864 жыл бұрын
That "island box" is perfect for the box that keeps falling forwards out of my half wall. Genius!
@TheDarthJesus4 жыл бұрын
Something Jeff didn't mention is the hole required for that box is the same size as a credit card, so you can just trace one. It's called a "retrofit box" or "easy box"
@codystewart91203 жыл бұрын
@@TheDarthJesus was just checking to make sure somebody mentioned this 👍
@dietbr00ksy3 жыл бұрын
"cut in box" is the most common name I use for his island box. Very handy in a pinch and I use them surprisingly a lot
@luisbanda70632 жыл бұрын
you are just the best !!! thank you for all the info
@mrlive14 жыл бұрын
"Attach this to a stud...Hehe "😂🤣 I see what you did there😎😁
@HomeRenoVisionDIY4 жыл бұрын
😁
@gergemall3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jeff.
@gophersgirl3 жыл бұрын
At th 14min mark; cutting out an easybox, take your credit card, it'll fit perfectly... this hack coming from a real electrician, your welcome lol...
@mikekennedy31732 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great tutorial! Great ideas!
@instanoodles4 жыл бұрын
Thank you about the electrical cord. I had a guy repointing my chimney using a giant angle grinder. He was convinced his grinder was broken but I insisted he try my extension cord so I hooked it up and walked away. He was doing work right outside my living room so I heard him stop and say to himself "Ill be damned he was right" and he asked me to explain to him why a different extension cord fixed his problem. He was using his monster grinder with a 100ft 16ga cord and I let him use my 50ft 12g, his poor cord was warm when I hooked his grinder up to my cord.
@arthurmoore94884 жыл бұрын
Yes, I see it all the time. My rule is if the electrical cord is hot to the touch, then you're using the wrong cord. Current ratings exist fro a reason!
@johnmorton10504 жыл бұрын
alex bob Ap
@Unknown-dp6nl4 жыл бұрын
He also went from using a 100ft 16 gauge cord which is only rated at 13 amps to a 50ft (much shorter cord) 12 gauge rated at 20 amps. If he had a 50ft 16 gauge wire he still most likely would've been okay, depends on how many amps his tool was pulling.
@jwp094 жыл бұрын
As an electrician, I prefer Legrand over Leviton brand. The faceplates are a bit bigger and they have a flat finish. Great video, lots of info!
@davedez64144 жыл бұрын
Legrand beveled faceplates ftw!
@drew-rb7fu4 жыл бұрын
Am i mistaken At 5:35 did he point to the silver screw and say " you got your hot" then point to the gold color screw and say " you got your neutral" ?
@weneedtermlimits4 жыл бұрын
True that
@rubenrubinos9824 жыл бұрын
Another Awesome Video With Great Information TY Jeff
@SandiRose20084 жыл бұрын
"Add this to a stud!" Hahahaaa! I wonder how many people caught that.
@billmccluskey62943 жыл бұрын
Didn’t know they even had a 3 way switch. Always learning something new watching your videos. Those tach-on covers will come in handy when I’m ready to redo my kitchen, after the electrician may have to rewire it lol
@DanielBrandnad78774 жыл бұрын
"that's money in the bank!" -Jeff
@gglove19493 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🥰. Everything gets easier when you know how?
@charlespatt4 жыл бұрын
Warning if you try cheapo dollar store extension cords. I had a pre-molded "heavy duty" air conditioner type cord from a dollar store, but when I tested it the hot and neutral were reversed between the molded ends! An outlet tester is another indispensable cheap tool to pick up!
@pault7264 жыл бұрын
But but but. . . if it has labels on it, it's okay!
@martinanderson48644 жыл бұрын
Great Job always informative and Accurate Thanks so much.