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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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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How to Clean Stainless Steel Grill GratesA dirty grill grate is as gross as it is unsafe. Get yours clean and keep it that way....
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How Do I Know if My Dryer's Thermal Fuse Is Blown?When a dryer thermal fuse is blown, the dryer stops heating....
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4 Tips for Connecting Speaker Wires to RCA PlugsRCA plugs are common and can often improve the quality of your audio and visual connections. If...
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Troubleshooting a Refrigerator Start RelayHaving freezer trouble? Maybe it's your start relay. Here's how to fix it....
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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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How to Test a Battery ChargerFind out quickly whether or not your battery charger is working....
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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 Build a Hidden Bookcase DoorCheck out what it takes to make this fantasy a reality....
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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...
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How to Install a Double Pole Switch
Installing a double pole switch can be an easy DIY project as long as you follow the instructio...
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How to Find an Electrical Cable in Your WallsAccidentally cutting into a cable is a big no-no....
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How to Test Accuracy on Your Digital Weight ScaleThe accuracy of a digital weight scale is easy to calibrate....
