049: How to Fix Copper Pinhole Leaks and Baseboard Molding Tips

Learning how to fix copper pinhole leaks can save you thousands of dollars.   Yep, I’m talking from experience. I’ve experienced 4 different copper pinhole leaks in our home and have learned that it’s good to know about soldering and one little product called Fix-It Stick by Oatey.   The Fix-It Stick is an epoxy putty that you can use to temporarily seal copper pinhole leaks. It creates a watertight seal. All you have to do is mix it then shape it around the copper pipe leak. This in turn allows you to permanently fix the pipe by soldering in a new piece or call a plumber.    You can learn how to solder copper pipes by checking out this tutorial    http://www.homerepairtutor.com/how-to-solder-copper-pipe/   Definitely have a Fix-It Stick in your tool box!!! You never know when you copper pipes will leak or spring a pinhole. It costs $5-$10 and can be found at home stores or bought on Amazon.   Check out my tutorial on how to use it over on Home Repair Tutor   http://www.homerepairtutor.com/     Today’s Quick Tip is about baseboard molding. If you want a professional looking DIY job you need to learn how to cope out corners. Typically corners meet at 45 degree angles. Instead of making both corners 45 degrees you should cope one corner and make the other 90 degrees. Yes, this is hard to explain verbally or in written form and that’s why I recommend you watch these videos   https://youtu.be/PQsPwY-eoFI by See Jane Drill   https://youtu.be/yK1BwyfFIGc by Shane Conlan   Both Jane and Shane are great DIY teachers. You’ll love their tutorials.       Do you have a DIY question? Submit it by…   Calling me at 800-965-0023   Visiting http://www.homerepairtutor.com/podcast/ and use the SpeakPipe recorder   Or signing up to my email newsletter and responding back to me       Does your bathroom need help?   Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor   http://bathroomrepairtutor.com/   Our memberships are limited to 100 people on a monthly basis. You get access to the video tutorial library and our great private Facebook group where you can post questions and get answers.      This is a passion project meant to help people with their bathroom problems, hope you like it