Charles is a life-long construction and repair professional, with experience in woodworking, painting, and mechanical engineering. He builds cabinets, furniture, electrical controls and timers, as well as ad-hoc rigs to help accomplish specific tasks.
In 1980, Charles designed and built his own house, including plumbing, electricity, moldings, furniture, cabinets, and cupboards, and decorative woodwork.
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Troubleshooting a Chest Freezer That Doesn't CoolA chest freezer is a great item to have in your home....
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How to Fix a Television That Has Water DamageWater damage may be the nail in the coffin for your television, but you shouldn't give up so ea...
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How to Fix a Washing Machine That Won't Fill With WaterA washer that won't fill with water is a immediate problem. Fortunately, it can also be a quick...
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Fridge Repair: Fridge Doesn't Run, but Light WorksFollow these steps to troubleshoot a malfunctioning refrigerator so you can finally get it repa...
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How to Fix a Frozen Ice-Maker Supply LineTo thaw your freezer's supply line, all you need is a blow dryer and a bucket or clean rags....
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How to Find an Electrical ShortIdentify and repair an electrical short as soon as possible to prevent serious consequences....
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How to Install an Electric OvenElectric ovens have numerous advantages over gas-powered ovens. Learn to install an electric ov...
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How to Replace Freon in a Leaky RefrigeratorDo you detect a coolant leak from your refrigerator? Here's how to replace Freon and repair los...
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How To Build a Hidden Bookcase DoorCheck out what it takes to make this fantasy a reality....
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How Does an Electric Oven Work?Although electric ovens can be found in millions of home, few know about all of the appliance's...
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Red, Black, White, Blue: What Each Ceiling Fan Wire MeansUnderstanding your wiring color codes is critical....
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Slow-Blow Fuse vs Fast-Blow FuseKnowing the difference between slow-blow and fast-blow fuses not only can prevent electric shor...
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Electronic Ballasts vs. Magnetic BallastsAn electronic ballast and a magnetic ballast are the two main types of ballasts used in certain...
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Common Dryer Problems and Easy Ways to Fix ThemA lot of dryer problems can be fixed by the average DIYer, without any fancy tools or professio...
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How to Install Electrical WiringWhether it’s just installing a new light switch or an outlet, knowing how to add wiring to yo...
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Testing and Adjusting a Refrigerator ThermostatKeep your food fresh by adjusting and testing your fridge thermostat....
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Preventing a Propane Regulator from FreezingA propane regulator is a safety device connecting the propane tank to any gas cooking applianc...
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Copper vs. Aluminum Wiring: Which to Use?Copper and aluminum are the two main types of wire used in housing electrical systems, but whic...
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Fit Outer Doors to Your Integrated FridgeAchieve a unique design by hiding the refrigerator in your kitchen, integrating it into the cab...
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How to Use a Clamp MeterUnlike a multi-meter, a clamp meter can read electrical current without being connected to a ci...
