Author: Chris Heider

100k Subs!

Having recently achieved 100k subs on HandyDadTV, in this video I discuss three things that happened as a result. I also talk about the number of YouTubers that have reached this milestone, and how...

Amazon Echo Multi Room Audio

My whole-house audio was done the old fashioned way: I wired multiple sets of speakers all over the house from the same amp so they all play the same music. If I had to...

Are LED Headlights Legal?

I’ve done a lot of videos about upgrading automotive lighting from Halogen to LED. Shortly after purchasing my Toyota Prius in 2011, I upgraded to HID headlights. They started giving me trouble after 5...

Four Questions to Consider About Home Security

What Is the Advantage of Monitored Alarm Systems? The main difference between monitored and unmonitored solutions is whether or not a monitoring station is alerted when an alarm is tripped. With unmonitored systems, you’ll...

Cellular Shades on a Bay Window

With two big bay windows in front of my house, we often felt like we were living in a fishbowl on display for the whole neighborhood. We liked the light, but lacked privacy. In...

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TOJA Grid Modular Pergola System

TOJA Grid is a modular pergola system manufactured in Ontario, Canada. The system includes 14-gauge, powder coated steel hardware and weather-proof sunshades. TOJA Grid pergolas can be built with 4×4 or 6×6 lumber that...

How to Make a Custom Monogram

How to Make a Custom Monogram

If you watched my Beer Caddy project, I didn’t show any of the detail behind the creation of the monogram and saying on the sides. In this video, I take you behind the scenes...

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How to Make a Beer Caddy

If you’ve got a beer lover in your life, he or she would definitely love a homemade beer caddy from you. Nothing fancy about this design; it uses standard 1×6 for the ends and...

How to Plan a Security System

How to Plan a Security System

In this video, you’ll see the process I used to determine where I need sensors for my new alarm system. The drawing tool I used is http://draw.io. It’s free and runs in your browser;...