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I have this switch I just want to put an inline switch to operate a LED light . I know I can go get a simple 2 screw switch and cut the hot and wire it but I’m wondering if I can use this one laying around

23 year old 3 ton unit condenser still blows, inside unit still blows. Got a feeling it will be the compressor but will find out tomorrow or Thursday.

Decided to order a 12 x16 barn style DIY storage building from the discount lumber place. $2500 delivered. Started last weekend and doing a bit more this weekend. I’m pacing myself as my arthritis is limiting me a bit but it’s coming right along. I’m at the point where i need to instal the T111...

Started yesterday and assembled what I had ready this morning and am giving them a good coat of Australian timber oil. I’m liking them so far

I’m installing new pressure treated boards In my trailer. It had galvanixed ones and I wonder if stainless steel would last longer.

Going all in and getting all Hercules cordless tools while they have a 20% daily coupon. I already got the driver/impact with 2 batteries and a charger and the circular saw, I already had 2 chargers and some 20v 5AH batteries and a 12v 4AH battery. These are what I’m getting. This will be for...

so i want to make my own cypress shutters and mount them to the walls, there are already holes in the walls for my existing plastic shutters. I was thinking of using french cleats or hangman brackets but i nee to space them away from the wall a bit because its vinyl siding. Should i use a spacer...

Installing a easy steer 5 degree rake kit and the front fork tubes need to be extended with pieces that come with the kit. It takes a lot of torque and my only 19mm hex bit sure enough popped. I tried welding a nut to it to no avail. Ended up at harbor freight to get an impact rated set. Breaker...

So last Thursday we had a severe thunderstorm in the area. It shook my house twice in the evening. Well I started to get alarm calls . Next morning I had to go reset a bunch of breakers and found our part of our fire alarm system was fried. Wasn’t sure what caused it at first but we found out...

Does anyone have first hand experience with these rocking chairs made of plastic or poly wood. They are fairly cheap to fairly expensive and look pretty decent. They are all over Amazon on sale and I want to replace my wooden rocking chairs on My front porch.

I have an older Craftsmen generator, it cranks up on choke and I turn the choke off and it only runs for about 10 seconds and stalls . I can crank it right back up and does the same. I know it’s carburetor related but but any first thing I should look at? Any ideas or tips would be appreciated...

I am thinking of wrapping my vinyl porch posts and make shutters out of wood. The first choice that pops up is Cedar but I’m not sure if there may be some better choices like cypress or even pine… I’m looking for advice and recommendations. Also for sealers & stains. Picture of the porch and...

I made my first knife block. I copied the idea to be transparent. I enjoyed making this , the clamping was a bit challenging and tricky but it was good. it’s not perfect . I made it for my granddaughter for her new apartment.

I saw a video about some guy installing vinyl siding with a nail gun and commented about not wanting that guy installing mine and I got flamed… I just think installing it by hammer n nail is better. I a nail gun this adjustable that it will leave a piece of vinyl enough slack to move?

I have seen these on Ebay and wondered if anyone has used them. I need to retire a enclosed area in a trailer that will be covered by carpet.

I want to install VCT on my bare concrete floor. 20 years old plain concrete. It’s clean and smooth, I’m going to fill the cracks and a few holes that has happened over the years. Should I use a notched trowel to put the glue down or do I use the smooth side then go over it with the notched...

Made my first charcuterie board for some dear friends for a housewarming gift. Not done yet, still need to fine sand, drill a hole in the handle, do a little straightening and oil it down to deliver this Sunday I hope. Have a little spot I need to fill in with some CA titebond.

It gets decent reviews and I just need a basic welder in the shop. I don’t want to spend tons of money on a welder , I was considering a basicArc stick welder but I think the Flux core wire will be more flexible.

I think since I had such a good experience with Scotty on my shop floor the first time, I am going to go with the Polyurea 600 square feet kit for my attached garage...I need to paint my walls first and my ceilings... Looks like the easiest product to apply. I will prep and coat with their...

18 years old 3 ton single stage unit, a/c was running and all of a sudden I’m outside and all I hear is a whining noise fan isn’t running but smells bad like something is overheating or burning turned it off for about 20 minutes at the panel...turn back on same thing , cooling fan turns freely...