The lid switch on a washer often serves as a safety switch, and if it's not working, or if the switch opening in the lid is clogged with detergent, the machine will not run. To check and repair the lid switch: Step 1: Unplug the machine. You can clean out the lid switch port us...
I had a piece of clear acrylic that I was going to use for the box lid. It was masked on both sides, so I just made sure to put the No Dumb Questions Logo file flipped horizontally, so once it engraved it, it would show correctly. If you don’t flip the design, it will end u...
Vacuum any bathmats or rugs you have in the bathroom to remove excess dust and dirt. Then take your mats and towels to the laundry room to be washed and dried. You’ll want the floors bare for optimal cleaning. You can put the linens back in place once they’re fresh and fluffy agai...
What is a Faraday Cage? Why should I care? How do I get my hands on one? What should I put in it? Do they work?The first question is because you overheard someone talking about one.And you want to know what’s the hype is all about…...
(Image 1). Start with the center screw so you can attach the hinge and then properly align the edges before putting in the remaining screws. Then lay the lids in the open position and screw the other side of the hinges to the 1-7/8” piece (Image 2). Close each lid to make sure...
If you use a toy box, consider a box or bin without a lid, or one with a removable lid. If the box has a lid that lifts, make sure it will stay open in any position when raised and not fall on your child. (Special hinges can be added to lids to provide this support.) Check...
Place two hinges evenly along the back of the box and the plywood and mark the spots for the screws. Drill small pilot holes before attaching the hinges with a screwdriver. Turn the box over again so the hinged lid is facing down and you can attach the legs. Place wood glue on each ...
Tips and tricks for assembling a dovetailed box and installing surface-mount hinges. By Strother Purdy Apr 06, 2021 This is the third of three articles on making a simple dovetailed box. The first two articles explained how to mill the cherry stock for the box and lay out and cut the...
Lids: Construct lids using 2x2 frames and hardware cloth. Attach to the back of each bin with hinges. This keeps pests out but allows rain and air in. Adjustability and Accessibility: With the front slats in place, you can easily adjust the size of the opening based on your compost's ...
You have a choice with chest freezers on where to put the taps. One option is to drill a hole in the lid and put a tower on top. This is what I had on my deceased keezer. The benefit of tower is that it’s attractive looking and there are some very nice looking towers. ...