Install a Dumbwaiter
Imagine moving laundry from the basement to the second floor with just the press of a button. DIY Network's Paul Ryan demonstrates how to install a dumbwaiter in just one weekend.
Complete the following four projects to install a dumbwaiter in your home:
Install a Dumbwaiter: Get Started
Host Paul Ryan shows how to prep an area for a dumbwaiter. Use these step-by-step instructions to cut out an opening in the floor for the dumbwaiter shaft.
Install a Dumbwaiter: Frame the Shaft
Using 2x4s, host Paul Ryan demonstrates how to frame in the dumbwaiter shaft on the upper and lower floors.
Install a Dumbwaiter: Assemble the Motor
Host Paul Ryan shows how to assemble the motor with these step-by-step instructions. He also demonstrates how to add the guide rails for the dumbwaiter to move up and down on.
Install a Dumbwaiter: Add the Drive Belt and Cable
Host Paul Ryan gives step-by-step instructions on how to install the drive belt and stop for the dumbwaiter.
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