Paul Ricalde

June 15, 2023

Paul Ricalde is a home improvement contractor and a fireman in New Orleans, LA. His YouTube channel, Paul's Toolbox, has TONS of informative and entertaining videos.

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February 19, 2024

Painting Cabinets Without A Spray Gun

Dry-rolling is a technique for painting cabinets that gets great results without a spray rig—or the overspray that comes with it.

Trimwork & Cabinetry

Glues, Sealants, Coatings

YouTube

March 2, 2023

Updated: July 17, 2023

Drip Edge Installation on an Existing Roof

A look at types of drip edge flashing, how to cut it, and how to retrofit it to an existing roof

February 8, 2023

Updated: July 14, 2023

How to Replace a Rotted Exterior Door Jamb

The trick is to remove the old jamb without collateral damage. The answer is a multitool with a carbide blade.

Windows & Doors

YouTube

video

January 26, 2023

Updated: August 17, 2023

Cutting Crown Molding on the Flat

Forget about upside-down and backward; just lay it on the table and cut it

Trimwork & Cabinetry

YouTube

video

June 30, 2022

Updated: July 26, 2023

3 Ways to Repair and Connect Copper Pipe

#TheHardWay, the easy way, and the in-between way

Plumbing, Electrical

YouTube

video

May 26, 2022

Updated: July 26, 2023

The Basics of Residential Electrical Systems

The first in a series of 'Basics' videos on residential electricity. This one is on receptacles.

Plumbing, Electrical

YouTube

video

September 17, 2019

Updated: June 15, 2023

How to Make Your Circular Saw's Bevel scale READABLE

A fast spray paint hack to improve the utility of a circ saw

Tools

YouTube

page

August 23, 2018

Updated: June 15, 2023

Jig for Cutting Crown Molding Right-Side Up

...Works for any spring angle and (almost) any size crown.

Trimwork & Cabinetry

YouTube

video

May 28, 2018

Updated: June 15, 2023

Setting Window Panes with Silicone

Getting silicone to stick to the window and not your finger

Glues, Sealants, Coatings

Windows & Doors

YouTube

video

December 19, 2016

Updated: June 15, 2023

Easiest Drywall Patch Ever. No, Really.

A hole saw and a scrap of drywall make an invisible patch that is fast and invisible. Did we say invisible?

Tile, Flooring, Drywall

YouTube

video

August 31, 2016

Updated: June 15, 2023

Cheap Cabinet Customization Hack: Custom Valence with Leftover Parts

Two ways to spice up stock cabinets

May 24, 2016

Updated: June 15, 2023

The Secret to Big Gates That Won't Sag

Tight joints

Decks & Porches

YouTube

video

February 23, 2016

Updated: June 15, 2023

Fast and Accurate Vanity Installation

When installing a short run of vanity cabinets, you can use a story stick and a level

October 7, 2015

Updated: June 15, 2023

A Raised Paver Patio That Meets a Grade Level Deck

Two videos about layout, setting the base, laying the pavers, and filling the joints

Decks & Porches

YouTube

video

August 23, 2015

Updated: June 15, 2023

How to Replace Rotten Wood Siding

Pry out, slide down, slip in

Siding & Exterior Trim

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