Author: Chris Heider

How to Replace a Garage Door Torsion Spring

My buddy, Ed, had a garage door spring break after 20 years and he was initially intimidated by people telling him how dangerous they are to replace, and that he should call a professional. But...

Moen Kitchen Faucet Repair for FREE

Repair, don’t replace! This video explains how to repair a leaking Moen kitchen faucet for FREE! You can get the part free from Moen under their lifetime warranty, and you can easily replace it...

Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller

  I recently upgraded my sprinkler controller to the Rachio 3rd Generation. If you have an automatic sprinkler system, read on. If you don’t have a sprinkler system, but aspire to have one some...

IKEA Hack Platform Bed

Viral Bed Turns One

By REBECCA ALLEN, Press Writer Mon Jul 4, 6:31 AM ET FREEHOLD, NJ — A year ago, while the rest of America celebrated Independence Day 2015 with hot dogs, beer and fireworks, Chris Heider was creating his...

Broken Ice Maker Valve

How to Replace a Broken Ice Maker Valve

How to Replace a Broken Ice Maker Valve What do you do when the handle breaks on the little saddle valve that shuts off the water to your ice maker? My buddy, Ray, couldn’t...

Build a Curved Pergola for $800

This curved pergola is the highlight of our back yard. It is a beautiful structure that makes our patio feel like an outdoor room from Spring through Fall. In the summer, I attach a shade tarp...

Bed Builder: Karin Alvarado

Two Girls, Two Beds, One Weekend Karin Alvarado has a special place in my Bed Builder Hall of Fame. She’s a mom of twin 12-year-old girls, Isabel and Audrey, who saw my IKEA Hack Platform Bed...

Platform Bed TV

Platform Bed TV

The IKEA Hack Platform Bed that I built for my daughter, Becca, is celebrating a birthday! It’s one year old and still going strong. This video shows how I installed a platform bed TV on...