What a mess. This is too high. That’s why they built this weird looking platform up to… So, they didn’t have to mess with the plumbing. But it also meant the water heater had to go way up. Difficult to deal with, but what I’m going to have to do is take all this out. … Read more
Continuing the cabinet incubator build, we are putting the shield for the controls and attaching the controls to the side of the old refrigerator. Phil used an old sheet of metal for it. Here’s a link to the motor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3KsbNCY ⏱️⏱️Chapters⏱️⏱️00:00 Intro00:22 We left room to install the egg turner controls00:45 How the … Read more
The Fridge is a martyr to the chicken cause. It will be a huge chicken egg incubator. “Like the metal and the fridge.” Fridge is a non-working fridge actually is a low charge but it is a martyr for the cause. “It’s a good cause.” 🙏 Subscribe, 👍, it helps a lot!!➤❓/ 💬: ask@straightarrowrepair.com➤ Follow … Read more
Always, nice when you try recording and someone needs to run his LOUD car down the road. Right next to where you’re filming. “Nice.” Well, he’s got a good car. if it’s supposed to be loud. I don’t know if it makes it go faster. But it’s loud and backfires automatically usually means it’s not … Read more
Continuing the cabinet incubator build, we are putting the shield for the controls and attaching the controls to the side of the old refrigerator. Phil used an old sheet of metal for it. 00:00 Intro00:22 Cutting the metal for the controls to attach to01:05 Busy road, sorry02:10 Screw gun to attach the plate02:20 Using things … Read more
Phil is disconnecting and pulling out a gas water heater. ⏱️⏱️Chapters⏱️⏱️00:00 Follow along with a handyman00:25 Unhooking the water heater00:45 Had to pull the pressure relief valve to drain it00:55 Sometimes you end up having to replace the valve01:20 Why you don’t want to make the connection so tight01:30 Things not to do with a … Read more
Phil shows you a quick and easy way to check your ductwork for blockages and holes. ⏱️⏱️Chapters⏱️⏱️00:00 Follow along with a handyman00:25 Trick to check ductwork in mobile home01:00 Put light on one end01:28 Just using a cheap mirror from Dollar Tree01:45 Adjusting the mirror so he can look through the ductwork02:10 No holes, only … Read more
We ah, tore down a wall, and the wiring has got to be figured out. It actually is hot. I have this plug in tester which I think is one of the most comprehensive tools that you can have, particularly the individual. Who doesn’t have a lot of experience. Tells you a lot of different … Read more
Phil is using the Kobalt pipe cutters to cut pex pipes. He’s impressed with them. ⏱️⏱️Chapters⏱️⏱️00:00 Follow along with a handyman00:25 Kobalt Pex Review01:04 Be an American, not an American’t Hi, I’m Phil Bridges, owner of Straight Arrow Repair. Ever want to know how a repairman fixes things? Well come with me, and I’ll show … Read more
Normally, we would recommend you put a new roof on instead of doing this. But the owners of this rental property don’t want to spend that much. We are cleaning up, then tarring, and then applying an elastomeric coating to the roof. This should hold for a few years. It needs to be checked and … Read more
We needed to replace our 2003 Ford F150 axel… Again. Phil walks you through all the things you have to decide on and compare. ⏱️⏱️Chapters⏱️⏱️00:00 Follow along with a handyman00:25 Went to AutoZone looking for the axel00:45 For this truck there are 12 different versions of axel01:35 Tag number for that axel02:00 Gentleman who restores … Read more
Just a little tip on how to combat nasty smells. We have been cleaning up a lot of nasty trailers and this product works every time. ⏱️⏱️Chapters⏱️⏱️00:00 Follow along with a handyman00:25 Cleaning up nasty trailers from renters00:49 OdoBan great product01:28 Be an American not an American’t Hi, I’m Phil Bridges, owner of Straight Arrow … Read more
Do not try to tie an outside light like this ⏱️⏱️Chapters⏱️⏱️00:00 Follow along with a handyman00:25 Not the best way to hook up an outside light00:55 Be an American not an American’t Hi, I’m Phil Bridges, owner of Straight Arrow Repair. Ever want to know how a repairman fixes things? Well come with me, and … Read more
The guys are completing the handrail. We had to improvise for caps on the lower rail. Turns out pretty good. This is part 3 of 3. ⏱️⏱️Chapters⏱️⏱️00:00 Follow along with a handyman00:25 Putting the decorative pieces back on the railing01:43 Marking for each piece02:15 And how many times do you need to count? As many … Read more
Phil and the guys are replacing the wrought-iron railing. They drill and install the railings. This is part 2 of a 3 part series. 00:00 Follow along with a handyman00:25 Installing the new railing posts02:08 Cutting the extra height04:00 Mark for the railings06:10 Deciding if it will look better with shorter railings, they decide not … Read more
Phil and the guys are removing and then replacing a wrought-iron railing that was damaged by someone backing into in. This is part one of a 3 part series. In this video, we walk you through removing the railing. ⏱️⏱️Chapters⏱️⏱️00:00 Follow along with a handyman00:25 Someone backed into the railing00:55 Want to be careful not … Read more
Phil shows you what not to do when stretching or installing carpet. Even on a budget job. ⏱️⏱️Chapters⏱️⏱️00:00 Follow along with a handyman00:25 Don’t do this when you stretch carpet01:04 Be an American not an American’t Transcript:Hi, I’m Phil Bridges, owner of Straight Arrow Repair. Ever want to know how a repairman fixes things? Well … Read more
This is an example of what happens if you don’t maintain your deck. It needs some repair ta-da.
Phil shows three ways to cut copper pipe: with sawzall-DON’t, a shorty pipe cutter, or a Linux cutter. The Linux is much faster and easier. ⏱️⏱️Chapters⏱️⏱️00:00 Follow along with a handyman00:25 Why you don’t want to cut copper pipe with a hacksaw or sawzall01:10 Leaves a really rough, uneven edge on the pipe01:20 Normally you … Read more
A quick trip through the bathtub plumbing it the mobile home bathroom we are completely remodeling. The joys of a dying phone. ⏱️⏱️Chapters⏱️⏱️00:00 Follow along with a handyman00:25 Quick run through the new plumbing for the bathtub01:16 Be an American not an American’t Hi, I’m Phil bridges, owner of Straight Arrow Repair. Ever want to … Read more
Phil and Clay work to change the alternator in our 2003 Ford F150 in 16 degree weather. It’s so cold the camera keeps dying. ⏱️⏱️Chapters⏱️⏱️00:00 Follow along with a handyman00:25 Changing a Ford F150 Alternator in 16 degree weather01:12 Make sure to prop up the hood01:29 Alternator is right on top01:40 Locate the tensioner02:06 Disconnecting … Read more
The house they are estimating and talking about is 44,000 square foot house. They talk about how the companies that estimate will cost more because they have to make their profit. Then give you several reasons why you DON’T want to cheap out on your drywall. The house this was done in, they were going … Read more
Quick and easy way to figure how much mud you will need to finish. You just divide up the drywall sheets you need and there you go.
Once you know how many drywall sheets you’ll need to complete the room or house, it’s easy to estimate the mud for texture. You’ll need at least 1 bucket of mud for every 10 sheets of drywall. So, you want to buy double that if you are both finishing and doing the texture.
Why Your Mobile Home Door Might Be Leaking. The thin gutter you see at the top of your mobile home isn’t actually a gutter. Mobile homes are put out as fast as possible. That gutter is holding your roof on. If you take that off, it will look like the door or windows are leaking, … Read more
Step by step how to adjust a door jamb and install a new door. The third part in a series the guys walk you through how to adjust a door jamb that’s out of level. It can take trial and error, but you can get there. ⏱️⏱️Chapters00:00 Follow along with a handyman00:25 Measured door jamb … Read more
Why is the toilet leaking? There are two things that it could be. This one is the fill valve. Easy fix to save a massive amount of money on your water bill. ⏱️⏱️Chapters⏱️⏱️00:00 Follow along with a handyman00:25 Two things that can make toilet run all the time00:40 Fill valve runs until over flows00:52 Can … Read more
If your doorway isn’t square, you can always take a 2×4 and create angles to square it up. Phil walks you through this step-by-step. 00:00 Follow Along with a handyman, repairman00:25 Want to measure then cut an angled 2×400:50 Line them up and screw them down01:15 Longer screws an long side an shorter at the … Read more
No matter what you have heard you can put a beautiful house type door on a single or doublewide trailer. Here’s a look at what you can accomplish. 00:00 Follow along with a handyman00:25 You can have a regular house door in a mobile home01:10 Check out how nice the house door looks01:46 Be an … Read more
Amazing what you can create with recycled materials and skill. I asked Phil to make me an above ground pool deck after seeing several around the area. Timestamps:00:00 Why the deck00:10 Intro-want to learn what a repairman does00:36 Why an deck and recycled materials01:00 Pictures of the deck during and after01:40 Walk through of the … Read more