Equipment, parts, & tools
Stuff we use in fixes, tested, reviewed, or recommended by users
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Garage
Honda Odyssey Sliding Door Roller
The exact roller and metal bearing that fixed our sticking power sliding door — a direct-fit replacement, not a universal part.
Front & Rear Brake Rotor Kit
We bought this drilled-and-slotted kit for our 2010 Honda Odyssey and it did not hold up — warped faster than a stock replacement should. Don't buy this one; watch the video for what we'd get instead.
Honda Odyssey Brake Light
Direct-fit replacement for the Odyssey's brake light housing — no dealer trip required.
Honda Odyssey Rear Hub Bearing
The bolt-on hub bearing assembly that replaced ours for a fraction of the shop quote.
Bicycle Handlebar Grips
The ergonomic, lock-on grips from the slipping-grips fix — installed with alcohol, not glue, so they actually hold.
Anti Seize
A semi-synthetic grease infused with a high proportion of micro copper flakes, it prevents bonding and corrosion of metal contact surfaces caused by high temperatures or prolonged operation, while boasting excellent electrical conductivity
SIL Glyde
Sil-Glyde Brake Lubricant is crafted for the complete brake assembly, ensuring compatibility with both plastic and rubber (EPDM & Nitrile), safeguarding various components effectively.
Brake Cleaner
Powerful cleaning aerosol is specifically designed to remove oil, grease, dirt, and dust from brakes and clutches
Micro Fiber Towels
Blue Shop Towels, Dusting Cloth Cleaning Rags, Cleaning Towels for SUVs, House, Mechanic, Workshops, Cleaning Supplies
Scratch Removers
Products that claim they remove scratches by simply rubbing on and rubbing off
Yard
Drip Irrigation Repair Kit
A drip-line expansion and repair kit — the parts we reach for whenever a sprinkler zone starts leaking instead of spraying.
Home
TOTO Washlet Bidet Seat
The electronic bidet seat from the 15-minute washlet swap — reviewed and installed on camera.
Collapsible Utility Bucket
Folds flat for storage, pops open for catching water mid-repair — the bucket that's always within reach on a plumbing job.
Universal Toilet Fill Valve
Fixes a running toilet in about 10 minutes flat — the same kit used in the fill valve replacement video.
Toilet Canister Flush Valve
A canister-style flush valve replacement for toilets that use Kohler's AquaPiston-type mechanism instead of a standard flapper.
InSinkErator Garbage Disposal
The exact unit swapped in for the step-by-step disposal replacement video — quiet, reliable, and a straightforward DIY install.
Tools
7-Piece Pliers Set
Diagonal, linesman, and needle-nose pliers covering most jobs on the channel — one set, not a drawer full of singles.
Magnetic Screwdriver Set
A full range of Phillips and flathead tips with a magnetic shaft — keeps small screws from disappearing into the void.
Precision Pick & Hook Set
Four bent and straight picks for pulling seals, O-rings, gaskets, and cotter pins — the small stuff pliers can't get a grip on.
Manual Impact Driver Set
For rusted or stripped fasteners that laugh at a regular screwdriver — a hammer strike delivers the twisting force instead.
1/2-Inch Drive Click Torque Wrench
For hub bearings, brake pads and rotors — anything that needs to be tightened to spec, not just tight.
Steel Jack Stands (3-Ton Pair)
Rated support for anything under the van — a jack lifts it, but stands are what you trust your hands to.
Mechanics Socket Set
A full metric and SAE socket spread — covers brake, hub, and disposal jobs without hunting for the one size you're missing.
Disposal Installation Jack
An adjustable support jack built specifically for holding a garbage disposal in place while you mount it — makes a one-person job actually a one-person job. A viewer pointed us to this one; we haven't used it ourselves.
Steel Diagonal Cutting Plier
A sturdy pair of wire cutters with a 4 inch rubber handle for easy grip
Channel Locks
Comfort and control: multi-zone, bi-material grips. Made from drop-forged steel. Precision machined jaws: for secure gripping and holding