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I have a Ryobi RY40405BTL Vac Attack Leaf Vacuum and Mulcher, and it has been a workhorse. But the bag is just stupid. Its awkward, and it gets heavy. After a full season, I finally modified it with the WORX Leaf Collection system, but now my cordless vacuum is tethered to a trash can by a 8 foot hose. Well I discovered that Black and Decker has an outstanding collection bag for their BEBL7000 3 and 1 Vacuum and Blower. The disadvantage is its corded, so that defeats the purpose and takes it out of the running as a comparative or competitive product. But the collection bag that comes with it, is probably the best in the lawn segment. So my challenge was to make it work with my Ryobi Leak Vacuum. If you have been following my channel you know that I have been experimenting with 3D printing, and this was the opportunity to use those new skills and tools to my advantage. So I did some measurements, and then jumped into Sketch-Up and started the design process. Now, I am by no means an expert in Sketch-Up, but after fumbling around learning new techniques, I was able to get a functional model done, and printed. It took a few prototypes, to get a good fit and function. I hooked it up, and it worked perfectly! I am so glad that I took on this challenge and it works perfectly! Cannot wait until autumn when there will be more leaves to really put it through its paces. Thanks for watching Dad It Yourself!!! **This post contains affiliate links and | will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.** Helpful/Affiliate Links: LONGER LGT LK5 Pro 3D Printer Standard Kit (Amazon): https://amzn.to/3LF5sUG OVERTURE Matte Grass Green (Ryobi Green) PLA 1.75MM Filament: https://amzn.to/3shsfOM RYOBI 40V Vac Attack Cordless Battery Leaf Vacuum/Mulcher (Tool Only): https://homedepot.sjv.io/AoKGLo BLACK & DECKER N713676 Bag and Hose Assembly (eReplacementParts.com): https://www.ereplacementparts.com/product_info.php?products_id=2822802 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwC-x8paeu2FDi3ZZnZ_xLA/join Tools I use in my shop: https://www.dadityourselfdiy.com/2019/06/power-tools-i-use.html Tools I use in the yard: https://www.dadityourselfdiy.com/2019/06/lawn-tools-i-use.html Support Dad It Yourself by shopping on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dadityourselfdiy Support Dad It Yourself by shopping at Home Depot: https://homedepot.sjv.io/LENzO #Longer3D #3DPrinting #DaditYourselfDIY Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwC-x8paeu2FDi3ZZnZ_xLA/join

As many of you know | am a collector of tools. And for the past few years | have been storing them on my French cleat wall. If you haven’t had a chance to see my videos on how | built the French Cleat wall of the tool holders, | will have links in the video description. How to build and Install a French Cleat Tool Wall: https://youtu.be/3QSTxWU7WXQ How to build a RYOBI 18V Battery Charging Station: https://youtu.be/FFceZ4SvYXo How to build RYOBI Tool Holders for the French Cleat Tool Wall: https://youtu.be/EruulaDvD1A These tool holders are easy to build, and there is no constraint on to what size they are built, only that they are big enough to hold the tool. And there is the problem with how | have built my tool holders. They were built to hold one specific tool, and in some rare circumstances, they can hold different by very similar tools, like a drill for example. But other than that, each one is semi-custom. So, instead of making modifications to my wood tool holders, I figured I would 3D print more generic versions, that can be used for many different tools. Maybe three different iterations. I have been incorporating, digital manufacturing into my workshop. | have a CriCut cutter, and a Longer LK4 3D Printer, and soon, | will be adding a laser engraver as well. But today, | am going to introduce a new addition. The folks at Longer 3D wanted me to check out their LK5 Pro 3D Printer. So, let’s get it unboxed and put together, then see how it can help me in the workshop. Some of the Longer FDM LK5 Pro are: - 90% Pre-assembled with Stable Triangular Structure - Quiet Printing and Open source - 4.3inch Full-Color Touch Screen - Upgraded Glass Bed Equipped - High-temperature Resistant Teflon Tube So where did I get these models? The internet of course. Many of the tool holders you would need for whatever brand, have already been modeled. My favorite page is Thingiverse, but there are many other free and pay for downloads. In some cases, you can even have the model printed and mailed to you for a fee, this is especially true on Etsy. What I did was download a model from Thingiverse, and import it into Microsoft 3D Builder, which is free and preinstalled on most Windows Computers. You can use any type of 3D modeling software for this purpose, including Sketchup or Fusion 360. This is just what | am comfortable with. I add a few geometric shapes that will provide me with the support board, cleat, and bracing. The width is your choice, but | have been printing everything in a 5MM thickness, and just for the record, the wedge is 24MM x 12MM before it's rotated 90 degrees. These items are all sized, placed adjacent to each other, then I merged the model, it can then be exported to the slicer program and printed. Print direction needs to be a consideration. The orientation on the bed, while it may give you a faster build time, it may not be the strongest of the option. The way the layers are laid down, may prove to be a weak point that would fail. [demonstrate layer direction with hand] So, consider that when printing, what may save you an hour of print time, may cause you to drop a tool on the floor. Which happened to me in this case. But using 3D Printing doesn’t need to stop at tool holders, you can use it to print small parts bins, paint trees, drawer pulls just about anything you can think of. These nifty clips are to hold the filter on the box fan for air purification. But my only piece of advice though, is if you need a plastic replacement part for something, even though you can model and print it, sometimes just buying it is the most cost-effective way to do you, remember, your time is valuable. I hope this video showed you how affordable and accessible 3D printing has become, and that this video gave you some ideas that you can incorporate into your shop, | would love to hear about it in the comments. Thanks for watching Dad It Yourself DIY!!! **This post contains affiliate links and | will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.** Helpful/Affiliate Links: Longer LGT LKS Pro 3D Printer Standard Kit (LONGER Direct - 20% Discount with Email Signup): https://www.longer3d.com/products/lk5-pro-fdm-3d-printer Longer LGT LKS Pro 3D Printer Standard Kit (Affiliate) https://s.zbanx.com/r/H4NqmKwOTFLY Longer LGT LK5 Pro 3D Printer Standard Kit (Amazon): https://amzn.to/3LF5sUG Tools I use in my shop: https://www.dadityourselfdiy.com/2019/06/power-tools-i-use.html Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwC-x8paeu2FDi3ZZnZ_xLA/join Support Dad It Yourself by shopping on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dadityourselfdiy Support Dad It Yourself by shopping at Home Depot: https://homedepot.sjv.io/LENzO #Longer3D #3DPrinting #DaditYourselfDIY

I have been a RYOBI fan for years now, and use the tools every day in my garage workshop. In the shop I use the french cleat mounting system to store and organize my tools. In early 2020 I became a general contractor and handyman and that meant some of my tools were going to be going on the road with me. Up until recently, I was putting them in the Ryobi canvas bag, and load them in the truck. This worked well, but I have always wanted a pack out system, and was jealous of the Milwaukee and Rigid systems out there. There was a Ryobi pack out system in the Australian market, but I could never get it shipped here. Fortunately for me, Ryobi released the LINK storage system in 2021, and with it the portable pack out system. All of my wishes had come true! As soon as they were available, I ordered the basic kit that was the large rolling box and a medium and small storage box.. I also added an additional medium box, and small box as well as four of the crate. I can store and move a BUNCH of tools! The system was delivered from Home Depot, and while most were packed well, the large rolling box was not, in fact is was just loose in a large box where it had been bouncing and banging around during shipping. And while these boxes are rugged, the handle locking system was damaged. I was able to take it apart, figure out what happened, and repair it, in under an hour. With it reassembled, I did a once over and and really happy with the versatility and construction. I use these everyday, they keep my tools organized and secure, and make loading and unloading my work truck a breeze! Thanks for watching Dad It Yourself DIY! **This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.** Helpful/Affiliate Links: RYOBI LINK Rolling Tool Box with LINK Medium Tool Box and LINK Standard Tool Box (Kit): https://homedepot.sjv.io/ORZWjG RYOBI LINK Rolling Tool Box with Medium Tool Box, Standard Tool Box, and Tool Crate: https://homedepot.sjv.io/yRvB0y RYOBI LINK Rolling Large Tool Box: https://homedepot.sjv.io/4eAqbG RYOBI LINK Medium Tool Box: https://homedepot.sjv.io/mgv0AZ RYOBI LINK Standard/Small Tool Box: https://homedepot.sjv.io/KeGW1z Tools I use in my shop: https://www.dadityourselfdiy.com/2019/06/power-tools-i-use.html Support Dad It Yourself by shopping on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dadityourselfdiy Support Dad It Yourself by shopping at Home Depot: https://homedepot.sjv.io/LENzO #Ryobi #HomeDepot #DadItYourselfDIY RYOBI LINK Tool Crate: homedepot.sjv.io/yREeJG

I have been using the Husky 12” Bucket Tool Tote for almost two years now, and it has been a champion of my efficiency, it has plenty of storage, is rugged, and fits over a standard 5-gallon bucket. And this is its downfall, it has gotten heavier as I have added tools, and it collects stuff in the bottomless pit. The handles cut into my palm, and I am continuously emptying it, looking for an items that has sunken to the bottom. This has got to stop! Ryobi recently released a line of soft sided tool totes, in the United Kingdom, a backpack, a rolling bag, and a small and large tool tote. I opted for the Large Tool Tote (RSSLOT1) to use as my everyday carry. And it has not disappointed. The rugged construction, multiple pockets, and straps, to hold a variety of hand tools, and plenty of open storage that can easy handle a drill and a drive with batteries! The handle alone sold me, a solid one-inch metal tube with wide soft foam handle, makes this thing a dream to carry around, and it never tips over! If you have read this far, here is the kicker! I think you will like this tote as much as I do, and I want to give one away! SO, share this video, lets get it to 1,000 views, comment on my IG (@dadItYourselfDIY) post, about how much you want one! announcing this video, and I will hold a raffle the day we hit 1,000 views, and the winner will receive one of these totes! That’s it!! Thanks for watching Dad It Yourself!!! **This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.** Helpful/Affiliate Links: RYOBI RSSLOT1 Large Open Tote (Amazon UK Global) https://amzn.to/3uVPorT HUSKY 12 in. 30 Pocket Heavy Duty Bucket Jockey 5 Gallon In-Bucket Storage Tool Bag: https:// homedepot.sjv.io/NKvq1q Tools I use in my shop: https://www.dadityourselfdiy.com/2019/06/power-tools-i-use.html Support Dad It Yourself by shopping on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dadityourselfdiy Support Dad It Yourself by shopping at Home Depot: https://homedepot.sjv.io/LENzO Music Credits: At The Shore - The Dark Continent by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100770 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ #Ryobi #HomeDepot #DadItYourselfDIY

Last year I purchased the Ryobi 18V One+ Lawn Dethatcher/Scarifier/Aerator from Amazon UK. This tool will be available in the US soon, after many delays due to pandemic, supply, chain, and seasonal release timelines. I am told it comes with two 4ah 18V batteries. The UK version did not include any accessories or batteries. When I ran mine with 3ah batteries, it felt under-powered, and had a short runtime. I ran it with 6ah batteries and had much better results. I was able to complete almost by entire front yard with this setup. Like I said, this tool comes with TWO 18V batteries, and requires both of them to run, making it a 36V tool. This is verified in the user manual, as well, as I disassembled my unit, and put a multi-meter on the motor. So, almost all of Ryobi's larger lawn care tools, come on the 40v platform, including the Expand-It Power Heads, Edgers, Lawn Mowers, and blowers, why not this one? I figured because 40V is not popular in the UK, and why redesign the unit, to sell in the USA. Well, I set out to built a 40v adapter, after running some battery tests, to verified voltages, I cannibalized two dead batteries and an old 40V single battery charger, and built a prototype 40v adapter that will take the place of the two 18v batteries. Even though I am pretty familiar with the circuitry of this unit, my first attempt did not work, but it was an easy fix, I duplicated a jumper wire that was unnecessary. after a simple switch, I plugged the adapter and a fully charged 40v 2.6ah battery into the unit, and was off to the races! I was able to complete the entire front yard on the 2.6ah battery. looking forward to seeing what the 40v 6ah battery can do! It worked! and I am pleased with the results. I am going to take the next step, and 3D print a prototype adapter and go from there! Thanks for watching Dad It Yourself DIY! **This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.** Helpful/Affiliate Links: RYOBI (UK) RY18SFX35A-0 18V ONE+ Cordless 35cm Brushless Dethatcher/Scarifier (Aerator): https://amzn.to/3sZ00BP RYOBI (USA - Coming Soon!) P2740 18V ONE+ Cordless 13" Brushless Dethatcher/Scarifier (Aerator): https://www.ryobitools.com/products/details/46396036896 Tools I use in my yard: https://www.dadityourselfdiy.com/2019/06/lawn-tools-i-use.html Support Dad It Yourself by shopping on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dadityourselfdiy Support Dad It Yourself by shopping at Home Depot: https://homedepot.sjv.io/LENzO #Ryobi #HomeDepot #LawnCare

A friend (@MountainManDan) recently attempted to refinish the floor in his Ford 350 Travel/Camper Van. He used Varathane Black Cherry Stain, but unfortunately it was not applied correctly. He ended up with a blotchy finish, shiny spots and dull spots, and it was very sticky in some areas. So, he asked me for help. I started by removing all of the trim pieces, table mounts, etc., and taping off the cabinets. Then I initially started with a SurfPrep 5" electric random orbit sander to remove the old finish. It was slow going, so I switched to a Ryobi Belt Sander, and this made quick work of it. Switching back to the SurfPrep Sander, I was able to work my way through the grits and get a the floor boards, back to fresh wood. I cleaned everything off, applied a Varathane Wood Conditioner, then two coats of Varathane Black Walnut stain. The first coat was applied with a foam brush, then the excess wiped away. The second coat was a using a dry brush technique, to darken the coat to a desired tone, then wiping thew excess away after it was dry to the touch. this came out with a perfect finish. Finally I finished the floor with three coats of Zinsser Shellac, sanding in betwwen coats, and burnishing the final coat with brown craft paper. the finish was silky smooth with ah satin luster. This project took about six total hours, with lots of waiting between product applications. Temperature and darkness were also an issue. But overall, it was a project that anyone who is willing to take the time to do it, familiarize themselves with the products, will have the success and the results they are looking for! Thanks for watching Dad It Yourself!!! **This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.** Helpful/Affiliate Links: Mountain Man Dan Van Life Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ksmWnOlhvl6C4qGQZciiQ SurfPrep 5" Electric Ray Sander: https://surfprepsanding.com/product/5-electric-ray-sanders/ Varathane 1 qt. Special Walnut Classic Wood Interior Stain: https://homedepot.sjv.io/oeJAJY Zinsser 1 qt. Clear Shellac Traditional Finish and Sealer: https://homedepot.sjv.io/MXEZYN Tools I use in my shop: https://www.dadityourselfdiy.com/2019/06/power-tools-i-use.html Support Dad It Yourself by shopping on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dadityourselfdiy Support Dad It Yourself by shopping at Home Depot: https://homedepot.sjv.io/LENzO #VanLife #Varathane #Zinsser

Here are six tips to help you get better results with Homax Orange Peel texture spray from the Home Depot Thanks for watching Dad It Yourself DIY!!! **This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.** Helpful/Affiliate Links: Homax Pro Grade 25 oz. Dual Control Orange Peel Water Based Wall Spray Texture: https://homedepot.sjv.io/e4BV5z Support Dad It Yourself by shopping on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dadityourselfdiy Support Dad It Yourself by shopping at Home Depot: https://homedepot.sjv.io/LENzO #HomeImprovement #OrangePeel #DadItYourselfDIY

As many of you may be aware I am also a handyman/contractor. I was recently hired to build a wall in a hair salon/barbershop. Its primary purpose was soundproofing the existing log wall from the suite next door. There is a hair salon next to a barber shop, and as you can imagine the noise level of conversations going back and forth between the wall can be annoying at best. I started out my laying out a 2x4 stud wall with a top and bottom plate, and the studs on 16" centers. Once that was screwed together with 2 1/2" Grip-Rite construction screws, I lifted it into place and secured it to the adjacent framing and to the log wall. Then I filled all of the cavities with Owens-Corning Mineral Wool insulation for sound proofing. Standards pink fiberglass insulation would have been cheaper, but would have not given me the acoustic protection I was looking for. After that, it was on to drywall. six sheets total, installed on the vertical and secured with 1 1/4" drywall screws. Once that was complete, 40 minute joint compound to fill all the screw holes and tape all the joints. I learned a great trick for avoiding sanding, and smoothing all the mud joints. I learned it from Silver Cymbal (https://youtu.be/N_YTNoLKnqs), and by wiping the partially cured compound you can smooth and feather it, without having to sand at all. Then it was on to texture. I have a Wagner Texture Gun, but I find the aerosol texture from Homax does a great job, and does not have any cleanup. but its expensive. About $24 a can that realistically covers about one sheet of drywall with three coats. While they say you can reuse the cans after a pause or another day if you clean the nozzle, I haven;t had much luck, so I always plan on using the whole can, and get the size or sizes that's right for the project I am working on. Three average coats, and I was done. I trimmed everything out with MDF trim boards to match existing, and caulked everything with DAP Alex Fast Dry. Done. No paint! That's for the customer. Thanks for watching Dad It Yourself DIY!!! **This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.** Helpful/Affiliate Links: Owens Corning 15 in. x 47 in. R-15 Thermafiber Ultra-Batt Unfaced Mineral Wool Insulation: https://homedepot.sjv.io/a16a9M Homax Pro Grade 25 oz. Dual Control Orange Peel Water Based Wall Spray Texture: https://homedepot.sjv.io/e4BV5z USG Beadex 18 lb. Silver Set 40 Setting-Type Joint Compound: https://homedepot.sjv.io/AoaJ17 Tools I use in my shop: https://www.dadityourselfdiy.com/2019/06/power-tools-i-use.html Support Dad It Yourself by shopping on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dadityourselfdiy Support Dad It Yourself by shopping at Home Depot: https://homedepot.sjv.io/LENzO #HomeImprovement #BuildAWall #DadItYourselfDIY

I was recently asked to help a couple update their kitchen counters. The existing countertops were a bright goldenrod yellow from the late 70s or 8os, and did not go with the new stainless steel appliances and the recently painted cabinets. We choose a Calcutta Marble laminate from WilsonArt and purchased from Home Depot. The kit included a 5' x 10' piece of laminate and 12' of bull-nosed edge trim. After a few hours of modify and repairing the cabinets boxes, the rubber cement was added to the top, and the back of the new laminate pieces that had been cut to rough size. The rubber cement reactivated the cement that was on the existing cabinets, but two coats had to be put on all new wood, and on the backs of the laminate to insure good coverage and adhesion. The process was repeated on the backsplash, which was 3/4" x 5" MDF boards. Those were secured to the wall with PowerGrab adhesive, then caulked with a DAP paintable against the wall, and a DAP white silicone where the backsplash met the countertop. The sink was reinstalled with a new faucet, then the bill-nosed counter edges were installed using the same technique of coasting both surfaces with rubber cement, letting it cure, then pressing the surfaces together. A little work with a file to smooth out sharp edges, and a wipe down with mineral spirits to clean off any glue residue. The appliances were reinstalled, and the project was done. Thanks for watching Dad It Yourself DIY! **This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.** Helpful/Affiliate Links: Wilsonart 4 ft. x 10 ft. Laminate Sheet in Calcutta Marble with Premium Textured Gloss Finish: https://homedepot.sjv.io/2rXY90 WilsonArt Calcutta Marble Laminate Custom Crescent Edge: https://homedepot.sjv.io/6bXq5Q Tools I use in my shop: https://www.dadityourselfdiy.com/2019/06/power-tools-i-use.html Support Dad It Yourself by shopping on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dadityourselfdiy Support Dad It Yourself by shopping at Home Depot: https://homedepot.sjv.io/LENzO Music Credits: Bumbly March - Music to Delight by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100425 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Doh De Oh by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100255 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Far Away (Sting) by MK2 [YouTube Audio Library - Royalty Free Music for YouTube Creators] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Krw642HTCgw At The Shore - The Dark Continent by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100770 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ #Kitchen #Counters #Laminate

Power outages are a regular occurrence for our neighborhood. with out power lines still up on poles, when the wind blows, or a pole is knocked over, we lose power, regularly. I have a small 1600W generator that is good for keeping the refrigerator running and provided for some limited lighting, but I am ready for a whole house solution. After hiring and electrician to pull the permits and come to my home, he installed a generator lockout. Next with his advice, and reviewing my electrical usage, I found that a 6500W generator is more than enough to power up all the circuits in my home. I purchased the Ryobi 6500 RY9065001VNM Portable Generator, and it works like a champ! Easy to start, the sound is manageable, and it handled the electrical load on my house with ease! The electrician and the new generator were about $1,000 total. But for a piece of mind, its worth it! Thanks for watching Dad It Yourself DIY! **This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.** Helpful/Affiliate Links: RYOBI RY9065001VNM 6,500-Watt Gasoline Powered Portable Generator: https://homedepot.sjv.io/9W9nq3 RYOBI RYi2022VNM 2050 Starting Watt Gray Recoil Start Gasoline Powered Digital Inverter Generator: https://homedepot.sjv.io/P0ARnQ DEK Universal 25 ft. 10/4, 240-Volt 30 Amp Universal Generator Extension Cord: http://homedepot.sjv.io/e4Qejz Tools I use in my shop: https://www.dadityourselfdiy.com/2019/06/power-tools-i-use.html Support Dad It Yourself by shopping on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dadityourselfdiy Support Dad It Yourself by shopping at Home Depot: https://homedepot.sjv.io/LENzO #Ryobi #Generator #DadItYourselfDIY

I purchased the Ryobi Expand-It RYSNW00 Snow Thrower attachment last February, in anticipation for a heavy Winter. Unfortunately it arrived after our one and only snowfall of the season. Well, it's Winter again, and the snow is falling with no end in sight. So it's time to break this item out and give it a test run! It fit easily onto my 40v Expand-It power head and with a fully charged 6ah battery I went to work. The unit is easy to handle, while heavier than an 18v device, it can easily be used with one hand. Pushing it along the sidewalk is easy. And it throws the snow with a slight leftward trajectory about 10 feet in front of me. (This is based on the type of snow we had, light, fluffy, and not too wet). By guiding the unit and aiming the snow, I was able to clear by 2 1/2 car driveway, and about 100' feet of sidewalk in just a few minutes. The battery still had half a charge! Our snow fall is light, and infrequent, so I cannot justify a more expensive full sized snowblower, gas or electric. This was the right choice for me! A great addition to by 40v line, and am looking forward to using it in the future! The Snowman was smiling, because he heard the Snow Blower was coming! Thanks for watching Dad It Yourself!!! **This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.** Helpful/Affiliate Links: RYOBI RYSNW00 Expand-It 12 in. Snow Thrower Attachment: https://homedepot.sjv.io/qnVdY5 RYOBI RY40226 40V Expand-It™ Cordless Battery Attachment Power Head with 4.0 Ah Battery and Charger: https://homedepot.sjv.io/ZdqWgq RYOBI RY40408 40V 110 MPH 525 CFM Cordless Battery Variable-Speed Jet Fan Leaf Blower (Tool-Only): https://homedepot.sjv.io/b35dn9 RYOBI RY40890 40V HP Brushless 18 in. Single-Stage Cordless Electric Snow Blower with 6.0 Ah Battery and Charger: https://homedepot.sjv.io/RyKVe9 KUNLUN 40V 6.0Ah Lithium-ion Battery for Ryobi 40-Volt Collection Cordless Power Tools OP4040: https://amzn.to/3sFRwTx Tools I use in my shop: https://www.dadityourselfdiy.com/2019/06/power-tools-i-use.html Tools I use in my in my yard: https://www.dadityourselfdiy.com/2019/06/lawn-tools-i-use.html Support Dad It Yourself by shopping on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dadityourselfdiy Support Dad It Yourself by shopping at Home Depot: https://homedepot.sjv.io/LENzO #Ryobi #HomeDepot #SnowRemoval #DadItYourselfDIY

I have an older model Ryobi AP1301 Thickness Planer that I bought on eBay a few years ago. Its been a great machine, but it's been getting slower, and that because the blades are dull. I picked up some new blades on Amazon, but fortunately, I didn't actually need them, this model uses two sided blades, and the other sides had never been used! After removing the blade cover, loosening the seven (7) set screws, I was able to remove the blade, clean it up, flip it around, and put it right back in the cutter head. There are two blades, the the process was just repeated on the other blade. I cleaned up the machine, waxed the bed, and continued on with my project. the cuts are flawless now. I may keep this machine for a few more years or upgrade to the new model that has recently been released by Ryobi. Thanks for watching Dad It Yourself!!! **This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.** Helpful/Affiliate Links: DIRTECH HSS Planer Blades for Ryobi AP1301 Rigid TP13001 TP13002 TP13000 AC8630 13-9/16-Inch Heat Treated, Double Sided, Set of 4 Replacement: https://amzn.to/3H3e44H RYOBI 15 Amp 12-1/2 in. Corded Thickness Planer: https://homedepot.sjv.io/mgNvRy Tools I use in my shop: https://www.dadityourselfdiy.com/2019/06/power-tools-i-use.html Support Dad It Yourself by shopping on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dadityourselfdiy Support Dad It Yourself by shopping at Home Depot: https://homedepot.sjv.io/LENzO #Ryobi #HomeDepot #DadItYourselfDIY

#Shorts I flew from Seattle to Boston for a surprise visit. My Dad did not suspect anything, but thanks to the help of his wife, I was able to pull it off!! I walked in the door, he had no idea! and to make it even better, he was wearing my YouTube Channel T-Shirt!! I had an awesome visit #Surprise #Family #DadItYourselfDIY

I recently created a Christmas Ornament for a Maker's Challenge, one of the themes of the challenge that started to emerge, was that makers were making ornaments on the products they were known for. I specialize in military shadow boxes, so I figured I would take a shot at it. A Home Depot paint stirrer, some CA glue from Starbond, a piece of 1/8” acrylic and a dip in a can of dark walnut stain from Varathane was all that was needed for this ornament. I laid out a picture of what I would want the shadow box to look like. The layout included a service photo, my awards, rank insignia, and logos from the commands I had served in. I reduced the picture down to 3” x 2” and printed it on photo paper. The items were prepped, sanded, stained, and assembled. The finishing touch was a small brass eye hook for hanging on the tree! I do not have a full-sized shadow box representing my military career, so this was a nice start to what I hope will become a bigger project in the future. this ornament will hang on our tree for years to come! Thanks for watching Dad It Yourself!!! **This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.** Helpful/Affiliate Links: Varathane 8 oz. Dark Walnut Classic Wood Interior Stain: https://homedepot.sjv.io/P0R3JR Starbond Adhesives: Use code DIYDAD10 for 10% Off! https://www.starbond.com/?rfsn=6112710.6e0c29&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6112710.6e0c29 Tools I use in my shop: https://www.dadityourselfdiy.com/2019/06/power-tools-i-use.html Support Dad It Yourself by shopping on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dadityourselfdiy Support Dad It Yourself by shopping at Home Depot: https://homedepot.sjv.io/LENzO #Shadowbox #Christmas #DadItYourselfDIY

Do not get me wrong, I LOVE my RYOBI RY405050 Leaf Vacuum and Mulcher when it comes to leaf collection. It has been a workhorse with no issues. The one complaint I have is the bag. It gets very heavy and is a pain to empty without have disconnect it from the unit. The zipper gets stuck, and debris continuously leak out. One of my commenters on Reddit suggested that I try the WORX Leaf Collection kit. I picked one up from Amazon and looked. The kit comes with a mesh cover that will cover just about any collection bin you have from a small trashcan to the largest 96-gallon curb bins that are popular in large metro areas. There is an eight-foot flexible hose, two connectors for Work brand products, and a universal connector for other brands. I hooked it all up to my Ryobi Leaf Mulcher and it seemed to be working, or so I thought. The angle of the outlet port was causing a restriction with the universal adapter. So, I figured I could just remove the outlet tube and reconnect the boot. This proved to be harder than it seemed. I eventually just cut the bend out of the outlet tube and reconnected the boot. This proved to be a vast improvement to the functionality of the unit. Unfortunately, I got rained out, so my testing ended, but in general the performance was there, all of the leaves ended up in the bin, the bad part is I am now tethered to the can by an eight-foot hose. Maybe a longer hose is in order we will have to see. My season is coming to a close, all the leaves are down, now if I can just get the rain to stop, so I can pick them up before it kills the lawn or freezes over. Thanks for watching Dad It Yourself!!! **This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.** Helpful/Affiliate Links: RYOBI 40V Vac Attack Cordless Battery Leaf Vacuum/Mulcher (Tool Only): https://homedepot.sjv.io/AoKGLo WORX WA4058 LeafPro Universal Leaf Collection System for All Major Blower/Vac Brands, Black/Orange: https://amzn.to/30pZtAA Tools I use in my shop: https://www.dadityourselfdiy.com/2019/06/power-tools-i-use.html Support Dad It Yourself by shopping on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dadityourselfdiy Support Dad It Yourself by shopping at Home Depot: https://homedepot.sjv.io/LENzO #Worx #Ryobi #DadItYourselfDIY

My wife recently decided that the vertical blinds we installed throughout our home in 2014, have seen better days. Having three cats have taken their toll, plus the slats are beginning to grow brittle, and we are looking for a new look. Our last home has Bermuda Shutters in the living room, and we really liked the look, but not the expense! So, we compromised on the Home Essentials 2" Faux Wood Horizontal Blinds from Home Depot. They had the look and feel of the Bermuda Shutters, without the price. I started small to see, if she was going to really like them, so we designed to do the kitchen window first, it’s the smallest window on the first floor, and the blinds were only $40.00, so if we didn't like them, it wouldn't be a loss. As many are aware, windows come in many sizes, blinds do not, while they come in standards sizes, the store can cut them to fit window widths, but not height. We took our measurements and headed to the nearest Home Depot, and picked out the size that would fit our window. We gave them the measurement of the opening, and it was cut to 1/2" in smaller. Never cut your blinds to the exact width, this will come back in a minute. Returned home and removed the existing blinds. I installed the two brackets (the kit comes with three, but this opening was narrow and two was more that enough to support these blinds. Here is where we made our first mistake, we gave the tech at the store the height of the window, not the width, the blinds were too wide. Pre-made blinds have a maximum and minimum width. In my case the minimum width for these blinds was 35 1/2" the width needed was 34 1/4" fortunately there was a little play, and I was able to get the blinds re-cut to the smaller size, without having to repurchase another set. Whew. Back home, the now shorter blinds snapped right in, and the task of cutting them to length was now at hand. This was the most time consuming of the process, had I not needed to cut the blinds, I would have been done at this point. Blinds come in standards lengths, 24", 27", 48", 64" and 72" in my case due to the width, the length was 64", my window is only 40" tall, so, I had to remove, multiple slats and shorten the strings. The first step is to cut the retaining loops, being careful not to cut the retraction strings (the smaller taught ones), the remove the extra slats. Once that's done, you remove clip the horizontal "ladder" lines left, except the top one, this is where the bottom bar will stop at. The blinds are self-retracting, so it was easy to raise them to their new height, tie the strings off, cut the excess, and tuck them into the buttonholes on the bottom. Done, and even with the trips to the store, this project only took about 60 total minutes. Looks like I will be doing the rest of the windows in the coming weeks. Thanks for watching Dad It Yourself!!! **This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.** Helpful/Affiliate Links: Home Essentials 2 Inch Faux Wood Blinds by Bali: https://homedepot.sjv.io/3PyOKK Tools I use in my shop: https://www.dadityourselfdiy.com/2019/06/power-tools-i-use.html Support Dad It Yourself by shopping on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dadityourselfdiy Support Dad It Yourself by shopping at Home Depot: https://homedepot.sjv.io/LENzO #Blinds #Home Depot #DadItYourselfDIY

A maker friend of mine Dean Duplantis (Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC42MF8mNWPPPlbEFMOmMirA/featured) and (Instagram: @dean_duplantis) put out a challenge to the community. That challenge is that for every maker made tree ornament he receives, he will purchase a toy in support of the U.S. Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program. The response has been overwhelming to the point we are using the hashtag #bankruptdeanforcharity I use the Longer LK4 3D Printer and manually feed the different colors into the print head to get the blended colors, it was a bit of trial and error but was ultimately able to make it happen, and learned a lot for future projects! Thanks for watching Dad It Yourself DIY! **This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.** Helpful/Affiliate Links: LONGER LK4 3D Printer 90% Pre-Assembled with 2.8" Full Color Touch Screen, Resume Printing, Filament Detector, Built-in Safety Power Supply 220x220x250mm: https://amzn.to/3wojqDm Tools I use in my shop: https://www.dadityourselfdiy.com/2019/06/power-tools-i-use.html Support Dad It Yourself by shopping on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dadityourselfdiy Support Dad It Yourself by shopping at Home Depot: https://homedepot.sjv.io/LENzO Music Credits: Home for the Holidays by Chris Haugen [YouTube Audio Library - Royalty Free Music for YouTube Creators] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjhxYo312o8 Christmas Village by Aaron Kenny [YouTube Audio Library - Royalty Free Music f or YouTube Creators] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv6nLSvrur4 Holly Dazed by RKVD [YouTube Audio Library - Royalty Free Music for YouTube Creators] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljmU0NyDOTo Family Album – Magic in the Others [YouTube Audio Library - Royalty Free Music for YouTube Creators] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpdAJGz1KLk #3DPrinter #Longer #MakerToyDrive

Its that time of year! The leaves are falling, and I am going on the attack with my RYOBI RY40405 40V Vac-Attach Leaf Vacuum and Mulcher! It takes care of leaves, seeds, weeds, and grass clippings like a champ! The RYOBI VAC ATTACK™ Cordless Leaf Vacuum features 2-in-1 vacuum and mulching functions to make yard clean up quick and convenient. Featuring a durable metal impeller, shred up to 16 bags of leaves down to just 1. It includes a heavy-duty bag and adjustable wheels, allowing you to easily maneuver over a variety of terrains. The variable speed dial gives you ultimate control Tear through large piles of leaves or dial back the speed for precision vacuuming in plant beds. The VAC ATTACK™ Cordless Leaf Vacuum is compatible with 40 plus RYOBI 40V tools, batteries and chargers and is backed by a 5-year warranty. Thanks for watching Dad It Yourself!!! **This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.** Helpful/Affiliate Links: RYOBI 40V Vac Attack Cordless Leaf Vacuum/Mulcher with 5.0 Ah Battery and Charger $199.00: homedepot.sjv.io/zarGqG Lawn Tools I Use: https://www.dadityourselfdiy.com/2019/06/lawn-tools-i-use.html Support Dad It Yourself by shopping on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dadityourselfdiy Support Dad It Yourself by shopping at Home Depot: https://homedepot.sjv.io/LENzO #Shorts #Ryobi #HomeDepot

The RYOBI P2107 18V Leaf Blower stopped working. It’s seven years old, so a warranty replacement is not an option, and I have gotten my money's worth and use out of it. I replaced it with a larger 40V unit, but I am not as happy with it. In addition to yard work, I I also use this out on the job sites, and if I stuck with the new one, I would be forced to bring a 40V battery along, when I already have 18V batteries with me. So, I broke the unit down, and realized that the plastic switch lever that actuates the electrical switch has broken, probably from me throwing it around in my truck, or dropping it. Not the best design, but not the worst either. After three attempts to glue it, twice with CA glue, and once with 5-minute epoxy, all of which failed. I went to the internet in search of a replacement part. Amazingly, this part is not available from Ryobi or any of the other spare parts websites I usually use. The next option was having to either cast a new switch in resin or model a new one up. I was very fortunate that this is a regular issue with this blower, and someone had already modeled up the switch for 3D printing on Thingiverse. This saved me a TON of time. And after 20 minutes on the 3d Printer, there was a new replacement switch lever ready for install. I installed the new part, and everything worked like a champ! I wished I would have started with that option first. I probably could have saved myself a couple of hours of waiting on glues to dry! And that fixed my issue, and this leaf blower is back in service! Thanks for watching Dad It Yourself!!! **This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.** Helpful/Affiliate Links: RYOBI ONE+ 18V 150 MPH 200 CFM Cordless Battery Hybrid Leaf Blower/Sweeper (Tool Only): https://homedepot.sjv.io/YgNv7m THINGIVERSE Ryobi One+ Hybrid Leaf Blower Switch: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4271733 ETSY/ARNOLDCUSTOMCREATION Ryobi one hybrid 18V leaf blower replacement switch: https://www.etsy.com/listing/880984941/ryobi-one-hybrid-18v-leaf-blower RYOBI Tools Official Parts Store: https://ryobipower.ordertree.com/ Tools I use in my shop: https://www.dadityourselfdiy.com/2019/06/power-tools-i-use.html Support Dad It Yourself by shopping on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dadityourselfdiy Support Dad It Yourself by shopping at Home Depot: https://homedepot.sjv.io/LENzO #Ryobi #Thingiverse #3DPrinting

My son and I had a chance to travel to Virginia and attend Austin's High Caliber Maker's Camp. It was a blast!!!! As a wood working, I was definitely outside my element, and was relearning skills I had not used since middle school shop classes over 40 years ago! The weekend started off with basic metal working, learning how to use the forge safely, and learning how to taper and bend. Saturday was all about the the meat cleavers, forging and shaping out the blades, turning the wood handles on the lathe, then grinding and sharpening, tempering, and setting the handles in a blaze of fire and smoke! Sunday was all about using our newly acquired skills to forge dinner bell triangles and leather working, by making belts. The weekend was amazing, and meeting all of my Zoom friends was the best part of all! The makers who attended were (Youtube and/or Instagram) Austin @High Caliber Craftsman Dean @dean_duplantis Jacob and Jade @otherdogdesign Jacob @griffin.makes Justin @Bear Maked Grant @The Grant Alexander Morley @Morley Kert Devin @292bydevin Ben @makeforlifeworkshop Tony @langerworks Marian @creativewardgallery Tyler @tyler.oram Scott @Dad It Yourself DIY Troy @saundersroom Steve @crealities_ Nick @1oldschoolpirate Thanks for watching! #HighCaliberCamp #Makers #Forged

After seven years of looking at granite countertops that we just did not like, we decided to make a change finally! So new counter tops are coming. We are switching from black granite to a nice like Silestone Quartz Countertop. Check out the selection of countertops at The Home Depot: https://homedepot.sjv.io/x9ZXzk The remove and installation of the new countertops was provided by Home Depot's contractor, and they were in and out in about three hours! I was responsible for the demolition and repair of the backsplash. I started by removing the existing porcelain 12x12 tiles, I was hoping to use a chipping hammer, but ultimately, I had to resort to a regular hammer and a pry bar to remove the tiles. An hour later and a giant dusty mess, I was done. After I cleaned up all the broken tiles, it was on to the drywall removal, then installation of new drywall, joint compound, sanding, texture, sanding, new texture. I originally textured with the Wagner PowerTex Sprayer, but was having issues with my mixtures. So I switched to canned spray texture from Homex. This was a relatively small job, so it was affordable to use the canned option. After warming up the cans (Thanks Jeff from Home Renovision DIY), I had a flawless orange peel texture, and a happy wife! Two counts of Behr Premium Plus Paint! followed by a little touch-up, new outlet covers, and the kitchen is back in commission! Thanks for watching Dad It Yourself!!! **This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.** Helpful/Affiliate Links: Vancouver Carpenter: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbZdXox6mKHdcT2QdVT-goQ Home RenoVisionDIY: https://www.youtube.com/c/HomeRenoVisionDIY Wagner Power Tex Texture Sprayer: https://homedepot.sjv.io/BXPeR9 Homax 20 oz. Wall Orange Peel Low Odor Water Based Texture Spray Paint, White: https://homedepot.sjv.io/b3VvjB Tools I use in my shop: https://www.dadityourselfdiy.com/2019/06/power-tools-i-use.html Support Dad It Yourself by shopping on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dadityourselfdiy Support Dad It Yourself by shopping at Home Depot: https://homedepot.sjv.io/LENzO Music Credits: Sightlines by Jeremy Blake [Royalty Free Music for YouTube Creators] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoyYWS-Lnxc Yeah Yeah by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Flying - Osheen & JayJen (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/DElsMp9Mp2M Good Vibes – MBB (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/0ODLEQKT6xY At The Shore - The Dark Continent by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100770 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ #kitchen #countertops #homedepot #drywall #renovation

I recently received a Ryobi Dethatcher Scarifier from the UK via Amazon. This unit is coming soon to the United States as the P2740 from Home Depot!. This is part of the 18V ONE+ line, but uses TWO 18V batteries, for extended run time. Unlike the upcoming US version, the UK version does not come with any accessories. shipped standard with the scarifying (verticutter) blade, I wanted the power raking blade, which unfortunately was on back order for some time. After three months of waiting it finally arrived, and I could not wait to try it out. Coincidentally the timing was perfect for my fall season dethatching in preparation for over-seeding, fertilizing, and top dressing the lawns! I was able to dethatch/scarify my entire front yard, which is a little over 1,500 square feet, on one pair of 6ah batteries, and two pairs of 3ah batteries to finished the boulevard strip, side yard, and backyard lawns. The power rake is very efficient, easier to use than the scarifying blade, and does not dig as deep, so the unit works a little easier, which in turn gives you longer battery run times. This is my go to blade now. I was also able to run the unit with the back flap in the up position to see if it made a difference on the performance. It definitely spread the thatch out, and made it easier to pick up with the bagging lawn mower, but there were definitely some times when I was showered in dirt and grass in some of the drier impacted areas. **This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.** Helpful/Mentioned Links: Tools I used: RYOBI (UK) RY18SFX35A-0 18V ONE+ Cordless 35cm Brushless Dethatcher/Scarifier (Aerator): https://amzn.to/3sZ00BP RYOBI RAC821 35cm Aerator Roller for Y18SFX35A-0 18V ONE+ Cordless 35cm Brushless Dethatcher/Scarifier: https://amzn.to/3n673JI RYOBI (USA - Coming Soon!) P2740 18V ONE+ Cordless 13" Brushless Dethatcher/Scarifier (Aerator): https://www.ryobitools.com/products/details/46396036896 Tools I use in my shop: https://www.dadityourselfdiy.com/2019/06/power-tools-i-use.html Support Dad It Yourself by shopping on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dadityourselfdiy Support Dad It Yourself by shopping at Home Depot: https://homedepot.sjv.io/LENzO Thanks for watching! Don’t forget to subscribe at www.youtube.com/DadItYourselfDIY #Ryobi #Dethatcher #Lawn #DadItYourselfDIY

Many people take the application of stains for granted. They just slap it on, wipe it off, and are satisfied with the look. But there is more!! If you follow the directions, and perform the proper steps from sanding, surface preparation, product application, to finish, you will find that the results are far better than what you have achieved previously. And the information has always been there, RIGHT ON THE LABEL! In this video I used Dark Walnut stain from Varathane, along with a pre-conditioner, and finally a gloss lacquer spray finish from Deft. I was able to get all of these products at my local Home Depot. Thanks for watching Dad It Yourself!!! **This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.** Helpful/Affiliate Links: Varathane 1 qt. Dark Walnut Classic Wood Interior Stain: zhttp://homedepot.sjv.io/YgyRRe Varathane 1 qt. Wood Conditioner: http://homedepot.sjv.io/mg2OO7 Music Credits: Blue Creek Trail by Dan Lebowitz [Royalty Free Music for YouTube Creators] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uepACSD9EA&list=RD0uepACSD9EA&start_radio=1 River Crossing by Albis [Royalty Free Music for YouTube Creators] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBc7XiXZB0o Dirty Mac by Endless Love [YouTube Audio Library - Royalty Free Music for YouTube Creators] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Insagpfq--g At The Shore - The Dark Continent by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100770 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Tools I use in my shop: https://www.dadityourselfdiy.com/2019/06/power-tools-i-use.html Support Dad It Yourself by shopping on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dadityourselfdiy Support Dad It Yourself by shopping at Home Depot: https://homedepot.sjv.io/LENzO #Varathane #Home Depot #DadItYourselfDIY

If you love RYOBI Tools like I do, then this is the tool belt for you! A perfect color match, plenty of storage, and comfortable to wear! I have tried all kinds of different aprons, and tool belts, but this one is my favorite so far! I can wear the hyper green with pride!! Thanks for watching Dad It Yourself!!! **This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.** Helpful/Affiliate Links: BHTOP Tool Belt Bag, Combo Apron Tool Bags and Suspenders, Professional Comfort Rig,Adjustable System Work Gear in Yellow: https://amzn.to/3ywc8hl Tools I use in my shop: https://www.dadityourselfdiy.com/2019/06/power-tools-i-use.html Support Dad It Yourself by shopping on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dadityourselfdiy Support Dad It Yourself by shopping at Home Depot: https://homedepot.sjv.io/LENzO #Ryobi #Amazon #DadItYourselfDIY

My existing wood flooring needed to be expanded into our formal living room, the carpet was old and tired, and my wife wanted wood throughout. The challenge is that the flooring we have in our house is no longer available, and replacing all of the flooring in the house was not in the budget. The saving grace was my neighbor. We live in a tract home community where all the houses were built at the same time. He decided that he was going to replace his floors, and fortunately for me, it is the same brand, color, and style as my existing floors. There was plenty of full pieces and long cutoffs for me to complete this project! So, I set out by removing the existing carpet, labeling and numbering the existing planks, then reinstalling them and the recovered flooring, the room was finish in about six hours, and came out AMAZING for the bargain price of free! music by epdemicsound.com and Royalty Free Music from the YouTube Audio Library. #woodfloors #diy #flooring #DadItYourselfDIY