[Drill Rev]
[Hammer Smashing into Wall]
[Tile Falling]
[Smashing Tile]
[Paint Splooshing]
Well, that didn't go well.
But we can undo it!
[Singing] How to Undo with Mike Montgomery...
that's me!
Hi, my name is Mike Montgomery and in this series,
I'm going to be showing you how to undo
some of the most common DIY mistakes around the house.
And first things, first let's talk tools.
Here, we've got a basic homeowner's kit
that can help you do
just about anything you set your mind to.
Let me show you what they are and how to use them.
[Music]
Stop. It's time for hammers!
Now, I see a lot of people using hammers
and I see a lot of people using hammers...
the wrong way.
[Fast-paced music]
So I'm here to show you the right way.
Just like with boxing or baseball,
if you swing as hard as you can,
there's a good chance you're probably gonna miss.
[He missed]
So my first tip is just to be controlled and accurate,
that way you get the best results possible.
Once I know my nail has started and it's starting straight,
I can start hitting it a little bit harder gradually each time.
[Hammering and Home Depot Beat]
[Cheering]
Satisfying.
By far, the biggest problem that I see out of people when they try and remove nails
is not supporting the back side of the hammer.
You want to make sure that the back side of the hammer,
the striking head, is properly supported and use gradual gentle pressure to remove the nail.
If you do it right, your nail will still be straight and you can even use it again.
[Hammering]
[Cheering]
[Music]
There's all different types of paints and finishes
to choose from depending on your project.
Just be sure to get the right brush for the product that you're applying.
You want to make sure and hold your brush the right way,
like this.
Not like this.
Just remember you'll always get more control out of your fingertips
than you're going to get out of the palm of your hand,
just like writing with a pencil.
And to avoid any unnecessary runs or drips,
I always load my brush up
and then scrape off any of the excess
on the side of my container.
And I guess now all I need is something to paint...
[Home Depot Beat]
[Music]
And next, we've got chisels and scrapers.
No, they are not the same thing.
On one side, we've got the wood chisels
and they are for just that.
You only want to cut wood with these.
Whenever you do make sure and keep your hands as close to the handle,
if not on it, as possible
and use equal downward and forward pressure for best results.
Now, on the other side
we've got scrapers
and these are for literally everything else.
From removing dirt and grime, to scraping away old paint, even removing tile and adhesives,
these can do it all.
Just remember, you can be rough with these but be gentle with those.
Classic screwdrivers.
You're going to want to use these hand tools anytime you're working on a delicate task
or you need a little bit more finesse.
But, if you're looking for more power,
I would recommend picking up one of these.
This is a battery-powered drill driver and it's actually
the first power tool that i recommend to most new DIYers
So you've stripped your screw head and it won't come out.
Don't worry, it's actually a really easy fix.
All you need are some adjustable pliers like these.
If there's enough of the screw head exposed
you can actually grab on to the outside of the head
and then just rotate it out, lefty loosey
just like you would with your drill or a screwdriver.
And eventually it'll get loose enough that you can remove the rest
of the screw by hand.
And that's how to unscrew it.
First, you're gonna need some cutting oil to lubricate your cut.
That way you don't ruin your drill bit right away.
Next you're gonna get the proper size drill bit
to create a cavity that the screw extractor is going to bite into.
[Chomping]
[Drilling]
And finally, we can swap out the bit
for the extractor
and get this screw out of there.
[Drilling and Home Depot Beat]
So, now you're ready to do, and undo, just about anything
and that tool set of yours is no longer just for show.
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and we will see you next time.
Bye everybody
[Music]