There's almost always a good reason that tight things become loose. The first thing to do in your repair is ensure that the mounting screws for the brackets are hitting solid lumber. Make a test run with a 1/16-inch drill bit to confirm that the screws aren't just catching the edge ...
There's nowhere to use a screwdriver to hold it in place when tightening the nuts. The holes aren't big enough for the bolts to go in flush, and they're tight enough that I'm having to screw the bolts to get them to go all the way in. Last time I used carriage bolts on someth...
What a hassle. Stuck drawers are challenging to open and close and cause a headache for anyone. Trying to jiggle the drawer open is enough to test anyone's boiling point. We put together this brief guide to give you pragmatic strategies on how to get a drawer unstuck. What Are the Reaso...
You are not using your back.If you don’t learn to use the back muscles to initiate the movement and do most of the work on chin-ups and pull-ups, you are never going to get good at them. The upper arms are simply a small muscle and cannot compete with the big and powerful muscl...
fix a screw that is loose in a woodworking project. This is a question that I get ask all of the time, so I thought that I would show you how. From removing the screw, to filling the hole, and reassembling your woodworking project, this is a quick fix that is easy to do. Enjoy!
Signs of a Loose Door Knob Door knobs are supposed to be tight and should turn without a hitch. Here are the signs that indicate you have a loose door handle front door: The knob feels wobbly Over time, the screws that fasten the door knob can become loose, making the knob wobbly when...
fasteners to make sure they are tight. Movement can thrust screws out of their holes. If you see a screw, and possibly threads, sticking up above the level of the gasket or roof panel, you will need to refasten it. Check your attic at least twice a year, if not more often, for ...
In addition to that, you were rowing like crazy in college. Oh, and going to an Ivy League school, getting good enough grades to get into Harvard grad school. You’re doing all these things at the same time. And not to mention as a soloist, you’re a great s...
First, the German cockroach has a larger number of eggs per capsule than the other species that infest structures. Second,it also has the shortest period to develop from hatching until sexual maturity; thus, populations of German cockroaches will build up faster than other species. These factors...
Since we have no overhead light in this little closet it is perfect for being able to see what we need to see during the dark mornings and evenings around here. If you didn’t get a chance to see the reveal of our Command Closet, or some of the other projects I have done for it...