DIYHIPChicks

DIYHIPChicks

Hey there. Wanna save money, stress and time taking care of your home?
HIP CHICKS can help you do just that.
HIP Chicks is the DIY Resource for Women, giving you the knowledge, skill and guts to repair and improve your home.
Practical, affordable and doable solutions for REAL homeowners. No fake makeovers, no expensive or unrealistic projects.
I keep it real and I keep it fun.

Who am I - Beth Allen, a funny, sassy, tenacious chick on a mission to empower women to be smart, capable and confident. Simply put, I teach women how to Screw and Hammer too. And YES, you guys are always welcome to follow along too!

DIY Expert, Entrepreneur, Licensed Contractor, Interior Designer, Professional Speaker
Married, mother of 3 teenage sons, Former geriatric RN
Featured on Philly TV over 100 times, On-Air guest on QVC, 3 Time- Philly Home Show Speaker and more.

The BIG Goal: become the Rachael Ray of the DIY world making DIY easy, fun and approachable. Oh Yeah I was on her show too.

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  • @310Leni
    @310Leni5 сағат бұрын

    I learned so much on this video :) thank you for explaining so well.

  • @MakaveliThaDonKilluminati
    @MakaveliThaDonKilluminati15 сағат бұрын

    Cmon guys thats somones mom lol have some respect you weirdos

  • @krismeaney2841
    @krismeaney28412 күн бұрын

    Mm y standard caulk gun has a poker that doesn't reach the seal! How stupid is that!? This kind of crap is why I prefer the squeeze tubes. How am I supposed to use it now?

  • @DIYHIPChicks
    @DIYHIPChicks2 күн бұрын

    Use a coat hanger to pierce the seal. Untwist one section of the hook

  • @krismeaney2841
    @krismeaney28412 күн бұрын

    @@DIYHIPChicks thanks. That worked. Next time though, I'm going tube all the way! This caulk gun is way more unwieldy while on a ladder and the amount of force needed to get the caulk out is stupid and unsafe. I can't work it with my left hand like I would be able with a caulk tube.

  • @reedschadegg9023
    @reedschadegg90233 күн бұрын

    This is how we got to boring sterile modern design concepts.

  • @prasadrao2895
    @prasadrao28954 күн бұрын

    I lost the spiking tool. Any ideas?

  • @DIYHIPChicks
    @DIYHIPChicks4 күн бұрын

    Yep. Use a coat hanger 😉

  • @user-qr8kr4by2y
    @user-qr8kr4by2y5 күн бұрын

    Dam she’s hot

  • @syedjavedahmad9719
    @syedjavedahmad97196 күн бұрын

    Your instructions, were wrong.👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎

  • @OnyxMoneyDrops
    @OnyxMoneyDrops12 күн бұрын

    4:19 😏

  • @KatieKormanik
    @KatieKormanik12 күн бұрын

    You're my new favorite person.

  • @Funnygenderman
    @Funnygenderman13 күн бұрын

    I’m staying with my mother right now while she goes through a divorce, and with that, comes her feeling like she has a lot to handle and can’t be independent. He originally caulked the tub, and did honestly a GOD awful job, molded in record time and looks awful. I was able to redo it and teach her how with this video, and she feels a little bit more capable today, thanks to you.

  • @harryrarig8931
    @harryrarig893115 күн бұрын

    Very helpful video. I have always used a plastic bag over the tip to preserve the caulk but locked it in place with a rubber band. But the wire nut is a stroke of genius! Will use that from now on and also remember to write the date of last usage as well. Much tnx for those tips!

  • @ESan-yq1tm
    @ESan-yq1tm15 күн бұрын

    Great video. Thank you.

  • @JO7V7VY
    @JO7V7VY15 күн бұрын

    dooorock🤣

  • @jublywubly
    @jublywubly18 күн бұрын

    There's a bit of a pronunciation issue here. Instead of saying caulk, she keeps saying the name of a rooster. 😅

  • @Craig5150EVH
    @Craig5150EVH18 күн бұрын

    Just bought mine and this vid was very informative. Thanks for sharing and making it

  • @greys4627
    @greys462720 күн бұрын

    This video helped me SO much. It was my first time touching anything like it, and I'd like to say I did a damn fine job. Thank you!!!

  • @DIYHIPChicks
    @DIYHIPChicks20 күн бұрын

    Go you

  • @hugh7840
    @hugh784020 күн бұрын

    Was there a follow up video of the results of re-installing these LVP pieces which were previously submersed under water for hours?

  • @bluekisses5887
    @bluekisses588722 күн бұрын

    You're definitely Superwoman sitting here trying to figure out how I'm going to open this up not even realizing that all the stuff needed it's right on this gun thank you so much

  • @benjamindevoe8596
    @benjamindevoe859622 күн бұрын

    So where do you stand on the whole screw or be screwed question? You got my attention!

  • @andreamarchant8011
    @andreamarchant801122 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much for this!! I’ve been searching and searching for tutorials because I’ve had mine a week and it’s been a horrible experience. I’ve melted down a few times feeling like I’m never going to understand and cursed to do everything by hand forever. But after this and reading everyone’s comments (many people had similar problems to mine but said it was fixed with what you showed!) I’m looking forward to trying again and fixing my problem

  • @CarlDoesMusic
    @CarlDoesMusic24 күн бұрын

    Easier than me trying scissors and a toothpick 🙄

  • @user-ov2ux4di7q
    @user-ov2ux4di7q24 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @melvinrivera8589
    @melvinrivera858925 күн бұрын

    Exactly what I was looking for.. Thank you!! Thank you!!

  • @DumbSkippy
    @DumbSkippy27 күн бұрын

    When cleaning up, also check and clean the rubber plug under the clear plastic tube.

  • @DumbSkippy
    @DumbSkippy27 күн бұрын

    It is crucial to keep your tit clean, to avoid splatter.

  • @tracie823
    @tracie82327 күн бұрын

    I leaned so much! Thank you I also immaturely giggled the whole time 😂😂❤

  • @DIYHIPChicks
    @DIYHIPChicks27 күн бұрын

    I get it. I have 3 adult sons and a husband. I've heard every joke

  • @triciafritz7154
    @triciafritz715427 күн бұрын

    There's better videos believe me.

  • @triciafritz7154
    @triciafritz715427 күн бұрын

    This video could be a little more better. Just too quick. She just wanted to make a video. Where is your drop cloth? 🙄

  • @megdahlin1118
    @megdahlin111829 күн бұрын

    And now there are "Tri-Fuel" portables for Natural Gas

  • @metta4567
    @metta4567Ай бұрын

    Wrong, interior outlets/receptacle boxes also leak air, the wires exist through a decent sized hole at the top or bottom plates. Also outlets leak air through the outlet/receptacle themselves so the foam pads are pointless, you have to seal around the outlet/receptacle box also go inside the outlet/receptacle box and seal the the holes in the box.

  • @SyBernot
    @SyBernotАй бұрын

    I had a bit of a sealing emergency today and the only thing I had on hand was a tube of 100% silicon that had an expiration date of 2017. It's been in my basement the entire time (our basement is a steady 65-70 degrees year round). It was stored nozzle down. When I spiked it I got a bunch of liquid but then got the silicon as I squeezed. It seemed a bit runny but I used it anyway and 30 min later it's set just like it should be. My guess is some of the solvent came out of solution and migrated to the bottom of the tube. Other wise it seems OK, other than being a bit runny. I expect the end of the tube is probably really thick. So I think at least with silicon it's OK to ignore that expiration date. Gonna go dig in my electrical drawer for a blue wire nut now.

  • @paulwilson8990
    @paulwilson8990Ай бұрын

    Perfect !! I’ve never used a caulking gun but figured I could replace the garage door trim myself thinking “how hard can it be?” I absolutely loved your video! It was very informative but at the same time concise and to the point, unlike a lot of online videos. Thank you for the info.

  • @mariemcmahon2222
    @mariemcmahon2222Ай бұрын

    Great video! Very clear and useful. I just subscribed. Thanks for your effort, making videos is a ton of work.

  • @DIYHIPChicks
    @DIYHIPChicksАй бұрын

    Thank you

  • @kunuishere2009
    @kunuishere2009Ай бұрын

    Love this--thanks!

  • @casanova8442
    @casanova8442Ай бұрын

    I’ll give you a good caulking 😅

  • @nancybutts9190
    @nancybutts9190Ай бұрын

    Great video. You clearly covered everything.

  • @frankiepost2749
    @frankiepost2749Ай бұрын

    This is the best tutorial i've ever seen.

  • @redkearney
    @redkearneyАй бұрын

    OMG, I could reach out and hug you right now! Thank you!

  • @diauser3327
    @diauser3327Ай бұрын

    good tip to stop damaging surrounding wood, thanks,

  • @Siaynoq8
    @Siaynoq8Ай бұрын

    I came.

  • @amelkatrin3464
    @amelkatrin3464Ай бұрын

    Best video ever! I tried to cut with a knife or cutter, but it didn’t work. I didn’t expected to find a solution, my hands are week and I am a not very young woman. I didn’t want to cut my fingers,while the plastic bottle was resisting...Respect and thank you from france !

  • @taramacdonald4585
    @taramacdonald4585Ай бұрын

    I have all the settings right I think for spraying white paint, but it seems to be coming out splattering and then it doesn’t leave a smooth finish, any tips for a better smooth finish on wood?

  • @deschan2246
    @deschan2246Ай бұрын

    Thanks. Will subscribe

  • @MrClay-ip3bn
    @MrClay-ip3bnАй бұрын

    Trimmer looks great, but I can only find it with a 18 volt 2 AMP battery, not the 4 AMP. I've looked at Home Depot and Amazon. Do you know where I would be able to purchase the 18 volt with a 4 amp battery?

  • @delphidg1753
    @delphidg1753Ай бұрын

    I'm getting second hand smoke from the outlets so I really hope this works

  • @7munkee
    @7munkeeАй бұрын

    Thanks. I'm renovating a house and had called for water to be turned on. I was afraid I would go and see a flooded basement.

  • @matthewfreeman33
    @matthewfreeman33Ай бұрын

    I started wincing thinking about puncturing my caulking tube

  • @user-fo5sr5in1w
    @user-fo5sr5in1wАй бұрын

    That’s actually genius , Thank you !!

  • @dispatchdiva7870
    @dispatchdiva7870Ай бұрын

    Your directions were very helpful. I used a tube of silicone calk, clipped the end and punctured the tube as shown. It was so difficult to get the caulk out of the tube! I have never had a problem like that. I even switched caulk guns. Same problem. Im going to buy the squeeze tube. My hands hurt at this point.

  • @beverlybeauford7412
    @beverlybeauford7412Ай бұрын

    Can you use product without a caulk gun. How to open without a gun

  • @DIYHIPChicks
    @DIYHIPChicksАй бұрын

    I am not aware of any way to do that. You need to drive plunger forward with a tool of some sort