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Manufacturer demonstrations and fire-safety lessons, paired with written guidance.

20 video lessons with related written guides. Choose a topic or search for a task. No YouTube player or thumbnail loads until you select a video.

Before you start: Match the demonstration to your home and model instructions. Read each safety note. If YouTube requests sign-in or blocks playback, use “Watch on YouTube.” The publisher controls availability.

20 lessons available.

This Old House
Plumbing

How to Repair Toilet Tank Components

Identify the fill valve, flush valve and flapper so you can describe which part is causing repeated refilling. The demonstration explains component roles before replacement.

Safety check: Confirm the water shutoff works before disassembly; stop if the valve leaks or will not close.

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This Old House
Plumbing

How to Clean a Faucet Aerator

See how a restricted faucet aerator affects the stream and how its small parts fit together. Useful when one tap has weak flow but other fixtures work normally.

Safety check: Use cleaning products compatible with the faucet finish; do not force a seized fitting.

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Unitywater
Plumbing

How to read your water meter and check for leaks

Use a water-meter reading to distinguish normal consumption from possible leakage. Unitywater demonstrates an Australian meter; your meter units and access rules may differ.

Safety check: Use only safely accessible customer readings; do not enter pits or operate a utility-owned valve.

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W Service
Appliance care

How to Clean Your Dishwasher Filter (Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag)

Watch the removable filter being taken out, cleaned and reinstalled on the dishwasher designs shown. Match the assembly to your model before trying it.

Safety check: Some models have self-cleaning filters. Do not force parts or reach into broken glass.

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Lennox Learning Solutions
Airflow & moisture

How to Change Furnace Filter

Follow filter removal, size checks, airflow-arrow orientation and refitting. This adds a visual check to the written filter-replacement guide.

Safety check: Switch the system off as its manual directs. Use the approved filter size and type; avoid electrical compartments.

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This Old House
Doors & windows

How to Weatherstrip an Exterior Door

Compare where weatherstripping seals around an exterior door and how a replacement is fitted. Check the door still latches and opens easily afterward.

Safety check: Assess old paint before sanding or scraping; do not obstruct a required exit.

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Andersen Windows & Doors
Doors & windows

How-To For You: Clean Your Double-Hung Windows

Andersen demonstrates cleaning its double-hung windows. See how supported access differs from reaching outside, then use the care instructions for your own window series.

Safety check: Sash-release mechanisms differ. Support the sash, keep children away and never lean out of an opening.

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Andersen Windows & Doors
Airflow & moisture

Understanding Condensation

Understand how moisture meets a cold window surface and why the position of the moisture changes the likely explanation. Pair the lesson with the condensation troubleshooting guide.

Safety check: Persistent dampness, staining or moisture between panes needs investigation; do not assume every wet window is harmless.

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This Old House
Appliance care

How to Maintain Laundry Appliances

Review laundry-appliance care, including supply hoses, dryer lint and exhaust routing. Use the lesson to spot maintenance questions for your model manual or service technician.

Safety check: Do not disconnect gas lines or move a heavy appliance alone. Service intervals must follow your equipment and conditions.

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Bona
Surfaces & finishes

Wood Floors 101: Cleaning & Maintenance

Bona demonstrates routine wood-floor cleaning and maintenance. The emphasis is removing grit and choosing care suited to the actual floor finish.

Safety check: Check finish compatibility first; avoid soaking the floor. Branded products shown are examples, not a requirement.

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DAP Global Inc.
Surfaces & finishes

Spackling 101

DAP explains spackling products and their intended surface repairs. Check lead and asbestos risks before disturbing an existing wall coating.

Safety check: Check for lead or asbestos before disturbing existing coatings; a small patch does not solve active moisture or movement.

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DAP Global Inc.
Surfaces & finishes

How To Choose Right Caulk or Sealant

DAP compares caulk and sealant choices. Match the product to the surfaces, movement and water exposure, then follow its own cure instructions.

Safety check: Repair moisture damage first and follow the selected product’s preparation and cure instructions.

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This Old House
Surfaces & finishes

How to Choose a Good Paint Roller

Compare roller nap and surface texture, then watch rolling technique. This helps avoid choosing a roller that leaves an unsuitable finish on a prepared wall.

Safety check: Check coating hazards before preparation. Do not paint over unresolved dampness or damaged material.

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This Old House
Tools & safe access

How to Choose and Use Drill Bits

Identify twist, spade, Forstner and countersink bits and the different jobs they serve. Match the bit to the material and intended hole before starting.

Safety check: Wear eye protection and secure the work. Never drill into a wall until concealed services have been assessed.

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Werner
Tools & safe access

Werner Ladder - Set It Up Right Every Time

Werner explains setup checks for different ladder types, including the surrounding area and stable placement. Use this before deciding whether a task is safely within reach.

Safety check: Follow the ladder label and duty rating. Keep clear of power lines; use qualified help when access is unsafe.

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Chamberlain Support
Home safety

How to Test the Safety Reversal System of Your Chamberlain Garage Door Opener

See the manufacturer’s safety-reversal demonstration and compare it with your opener manual. Record the result in your home maintenance plan.

Safety check: Keep people clear of the door. Stop using an opener that fails; springs, cables and force adjustments need qualified service.

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U.S. Fire Administration
Home safety

Sleep Safely

The US Fire Administration introduces smoke-alarm protection for sleeping households. Use the exact alarm manual for testing and replacement.

Safety check: Use the alarm manufacturer’s placement, testing and replacement instructions.

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U.S. Fire Administration
Home safety

Learn the Sounds of Safety

The US Fire Administration explains alarm sounds and the need to respond. A full smoke or CO alarm calls for evacuation, not indoor investigation.

Safety check: Know your model’s signals. If a smoke or CO alarm sounds, leave first and seek emergency help from outside.

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Home safety

Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission explains why carbon-monoxide alarms are needed around fuel-burning risks. This lesson covers CO, distinct from the smoke-alarm lessons.

Safety check: A sounding CO alarm or suspected exposure means get everyone outside and call emergency services; do not search indoors for the source.

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U.S. Fire Administration
Home safety

Have Two Ways Out

The U.S. Fire Administration focuses on escape routes and household planning. Use it to start a discussion about exits, assistance needs and an outside meeting place.

Safety check: Match the plan to occupants and building instructions. Never re-enter a burning building.

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Publisher and video metadata checked November 5, 2026. These source checks are not licensed technical reviews. Demonstrations can show branded products; use compatible products and your own equipment instructions.