Vance’s How-To Library is a collection of videos I’ve made which document and explain a variety of projects that I’ve worked on. I’m a dad to two kids, and I’ve been dying to teach them some useful skills like how to fix a car, wire an outlet, unclog a drain, and so on. When I was a kid, I learned a lot of that kind of stuff from my dad.
Well, let’s face it, my kids are part of generation Z, and are not at all interested in learning a skill they may never need to use. So what I decided to do, was whenever I was going to fix something or do a project of some kind, that I would normally bug my kids to “help me” with (so they could learn), I would record it on video, and post it here on RU-vid. Maybe one day, my kids will be interested in learning from their dad, and can watch those videos then.
Maybe these videos can help you too! Thanks for visiting my channel, and good luck with your project!
Great video. I learned alot and have many similar needs. I have new construction and trying to plan out my home automation. I already have alot of Lutron lighting (RA3) and poe wiring for future Lutron shades. My home wifi network is built on 6 TP-Link Deco X50 poe APs and an outdoor TP-Link X50 poe AP. I have all poe wiring for various external Reolink poe cameras with a Reolink NVR. I have my network rack setup with UPS battery backup - Cyberpower 1500CRM, TP-Link POE switch SG3428MP, Sonos AMPs running various speakers throughout the house. My security is a basic hardwired Honeywell Vista 20 Panel with 2 - 6150RF keypads. I was considering also using the Envisalink4 module to make the Honeywell system a smart security system. Nothing in your video was over my head but as a hobbyist you're more "into" the Home automation hobby than I would be. I'm looking for the advantages of not being cloud based or dealing with subscriptions. So I'm very much considering Home Assistant to bring all the pieces of my home together in one platform. Here's my question... could you have achieved most if not everything you accomplished using the Home Assistant Yellow or the newer HA Green module as your server instead of the home computer? Would that have reduced alot of the coding complexity of your setup since the application would have already been setup for you on a HA module for a relatively cheap $100. What would you give up by replacing the bulky home computer as your Home Assistant Server with the Home Assistant plug & play module?
thank you so much for making this informative video! I followed your step by step instructions and thankfully after replacing the starter relay my frig is now cooling!
Thanks for the vid! After this, removing the old cupholder was dead easy. The little black cap on the screw was actually quite worn, and didn't come off unscathed. I actually managed to repair the old cupholder by opening the unit and making it slide again. After a lot of years, the grease tends to wear out and cause the spring mechanism to get stuck. By the way, these cupholders are not as cheap as they used to be.
I'm trying to integrate Envisalink into my HA system. Do I paste the YAML code of the Integration into my Config file (after the existing code?: Existing code in my Config File: # Loads default set of integrations. Do not remove. default_config: # Load frontend themes from the themes folder frontend: themes: !include_dir_merge_named themes automation: !include automations.yaml script: !include scripts.yaml scene: !include scenes.yaml (Do I put this after the code?) # Example configuration.yaml entry envisalink: host: <envisalink IP address or hostname> panel_type: HONEYWELL or DSC user_name: YOUR_USERNAME password: YOUR_PASSWORD code: "1234" port: 4025 evl_version: 3 keepalive_interval: 60 zonedump_interval: 30 timeout: 10 panic_type: Police zones: 1: name: "Back Door" type: "opening" 2: name: "First Floor Motion" type: "motion" partitions: 1: name: "Home Alarm"
Thanks, I used this video to replace my reverse light. You don't need to jack up the GX. There is enough room for a creeper if you use a ratchet and screwdriver. The screw is Torx T30. Always wear safety glasses when under vehicles to avoid dirt and rust flaking into your eyes.
Very helpful! Perfect level of instruction… I was able to switch this out in 10 minutes! Also hadn’t noticed that there was a new face plate in the box so thanks for calling that out! Found it and now it looks and works better than new.
So I’ve replaced the thermo overload and the relay, I’m not hearing any clicks when I turn the thermostat on, the compressor is hot the the touch but isn’t making any humming noise, all electrical parts are working properly, do you know what could be the issue? The old relay was open so that’s why I had to replace it, but it was clicking before and the compressor was humming before, then all of a sudden it stopped doing all those and I decided to replace the relay and the thermo overload.
Man I found a mini fridge at a construction site. I hope this works. It was cold when I got it but it randomly cuts off. And now it's not starting today
Great video, very helpful! Instead of making the water pump pully tool, I recommend a long "square" screwdriver shaft. Rest the screwdriver against the water pump pulley hub face. It will hit two bolt heads while you loosen or tighten the others. You can also use a long flathead screw driver to install the fan too. Just wedge the blade between a bolt head and the housing. Simply tighten to "good n tight" torque spec for the fan bolts. Cheers
I change the synthetic engine oil every 5,000 miles, the transmission fluid/filter every 50,000, and replace antifreeze every 60,000 miles. Keeps my 2012 Corolla running perfectly! Changing antifreeze protects the water pump and prevents head gasket leaks too!
Exceptionally Detailed… got it done in 2.5 hours… would have taken nearly as long to commute to and from shop and pay. Very Grateful for your putting these resources online
Hey cheers from Germany. Great video thanks for that. Since I didn't have any cup holders yet, I just retrofitted them according to your instructions. super. Do you happen to know the size of the 10 Torx screw? Of course there wasn't one for me
Great video for a guy who needs to replace the amp. Thanks for taking the time to help people like me. PS next time please be sure the mic is close by; I could hear you but barely.
I just completed this job in my 2013 GX460 and I am so grateful for this thorough video you put together. Not sure I would have done it without your step by step instructions. Huge thanks for the PDF as well. This was so generous of you to put together. THANK YOU!
You sir, are AMAZING. I followed your video step by step and it was trouble free. Radiator had crack below fill cap so I replaced radiator and figured I would do v-belt and h20 pump as they were original and truck has 140k miles on it (2014 gx460). Lexus (Milwaukee) wanted $3k to do this. You are a Godsend!!!! Thank you for taking the time and creating such an invaluable video.
Great video thank you, my daughter and her buddy just simultaneously broke my drivers and passenger side trying to put their Stanleys in the cup holders...
Hey, question. My mini fridge when plugged in will hum for about 5 seconds, and then stop humming. And this goes on an infinite cycle. Does this sound like a common issue ? I'm kinda new to this...
Thank you for this video. I’ve been trying to fix this same exact fridge for three days but didn’t want to give up. The only thing is that I have measured the amps coming from the wire but I do get that clicking sound. Should I still buy an m meter to test it out? Or is it safe to say that my fridge is having the same issue?
I am similar fridge that my friend gave me and also causing the same issue. I order a new Thermostat replacement and should be coming in this week. Where he places the senor part at 9:48 I don't have that piece. Anybody has an idea what that part is called or can provide a link for it.
