Home Improvement & Maintenance : How to Install a Doggy Door

The first step in installing a doggy door is finding a location, and a doggy door will come with a paper template that can be taped to a door to guide the process of drilling out a hole. Learn about the magnetic catch that exists on the bottom of many doggy doors with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on installing doggy doors. Expert: William Perkinson Bio: William Perkinson is a partner with Perkinson Building Corporation, based in Birmingham, Ala. Filmmaker: Tim Brown

Home Improvement & Maintenance : Removing a Kitchen Faucet

In order to remove a kitchen faucet, a person will need a crescent wrench, a pair of slip joint pliers and possibly a pipe wrench. Discover how to close off the valves to shut off the water to a faucet with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on removing kitchen faucets. Expert: William Perkinson Bio: William Perkinson is a partner with Perkinson Building Corporation, based in Birmingham, Ala. Filmmaker: Tim Brown

Home Improvement & Maintenance : How Does a Refrigerator Ice Maker Work?

A refrigerator ice maker has a valve that fills a tray with water until it’s frozen, at which point a set of pins sweep the ice out of the mold and down a shoot into the bin. Find out how an ice maker when knows when it’s full with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on ice makers. Expert: William Perkinson Bio: William Perkinson is a partner with Perkinson Building Corporation, based in Birmingham, Ala. Filmmaker: Tim Brown

Home Improvement & Maintenance : Installing a Kitchen Faucet

When installing a kitchen faucet, feed the spray faucet hose down the hole and maneuver the rest of the faucet down with the plate. Find out how faucets may have rubber gaskets to seal them to the sink with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on installing kitchen faucets. Expert: William Perkinson Bio: William Perkinson is a partner with Perkinson Building Corporation, based in Birmingham, Ala. Filmmaker: Tim Brown

Home Improvement & Maintenance : How to Manually Light a Gas Fireplace

In order to manually light a gas fireplace, make sure the damper is open and slowly turn on the gas when it’s moving over the lighter or matches. Discover why a gas fireplace should never be turned on ahead of time with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on gas fireplaces. Expert: William Perkinson Bio: William Perkinson is a partner with Perkinson Building Corporation, based in Birmingham, Ala. Filmmaker: Tim Brown

Home Improvement & Maintenance : Hanging Curtain Rods

When hanging curtain rods, it’s important to make sure to securely mount the rods at the proper height and width. Learn about measuring curtains before hanging the rods with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on hanging curtain rods. Expert: William Perkinson Bio: William Perkinson is a partner with Perkinson Building Corporation, based in Birmingham, Ala. Filmmaker: Tim Brown

Home Improvement & Maintenance : Measuring a Replacement Window

When measuring for a replacement window, the goal is to get the measurement as close as possible to the rough opening of the window. Discover the importance of taking the smaller measurements when installing a replacement window with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on measuring windows. Expert: William Perkinson Bio: William Perkinson is a partner with Perkinson Building Corporation, based in Birmingham, Ala. Filmmaker: Tim Brown