Open and close the door slowly to find where the door is squeaking. It is often around the pivot hinge at the top of the door. The weight of the door when it opens and closes causes strain on the upper hinge. Step 3 Check the shower door frame. Most shower door frames are aluminum....
Swinging shower doors are held in place using a magnet set in the latch of the door. When the door closes, the magnet adheres to the metal surface of the shower frame and keeps the door closed. If your shower door is swinging open, it might be time to replace the magnet inside of t...
I’m wondering if I need to replace the insulation or install a vent/fan in the bathroom..? I was just going to try the vent/fan in the bathroom because I figured the moisture/humidity was coming from the steam after a hot shower, but I cleaned the ceiling and left the house for ...
How to replace a filter in a room’s return-air duct register: 1 Unlatch the register’s cover grille and swing it out of the way or remove it. Note: On many registers, the “hinge” is made to come apart, so be careful that the grille doesn’t detach and fall off. Remove the...
If you have high-sidedraised beds, you could add a sheet of glass on top to construct a temporary cold frame. Temporary frames or “cloches” can also be made by leaning old storm windows tent-style over the plants along the length of the garden row. ...
The construction pros can be pricey, but they’re often a necessity, as shower upgrades can be complicated. Let’s say you want to tear out a 3-by-5-foot alcove tub and replace it with a same-size shower area, plus new tile and fixtures. Removing a bathtub can be an undertaking, ...
Let’s move on to how to build a low-budget darkroom at home. Note: These are the required things you will need to get started making black-and-white prints at home. Based on your needs and preferences, there are countless other things you might like to add/replace, but these are the...
Another advantage of DIY repairs is that it gives you the opportunity to become familiar with the various components of your garage door. This can help you troubleshoot future problems and ensure that your system is functioning correctly. For example, you may learn how to replace a broken sprin...
It’s no surprise that like most people, I like to spend money. When you are semi-retired, though, the cash flows out a lot faster than it comes in. And what does come in is not as lumptious (is that a word??) as when I had a steady paycheck to replace what I was spending....
and the long term effects that the devastation of miscarriage can have on subsequent pregnancies. I’m so glad that there is more of an openness now surrounding miscarriage and the feelings associated with it, but we still have so far to come in terms of opening this space to less stigma....