You should buy a cheap cordless drill. ~$30-$50 will get you a decent one. It's amazingly useful not just for drilling, but also as a screwdriver. I found this site handy, but it does recommend a corded drill.Originally posted by: AllGoodNamesAreTaken
Hmmm, I'm not sure if toothpicks or golf tees ( mentioned by another poster ) will help me in this case. The hole is at least 4 screw diameters high and 2 screw diameters wide. It looks to me as if the installer tried to place the screw in 3 locations before finally securing it at an upward angle. I don't even own a drill , which is why I was looking for a "space age" solution.
That's either a smiley face or male genitals. Or did I fail the Rorschach?Originally posted by: mobobuff
Quick MS-PAINT job
Originally posted by: mobobuff
If you're trying to get a threaded aerator off, you'd have to twist clockwise instead of counter-clockwise like normal, because you're behind the thread instead of in front of it (does that make sense?). Locking pliers and a cloth or a strap wrench would do well.
Quick MS-PAINT job
Originally posted by: DaveJ
Originally posted by: mobobuff
If you're trying to get a threaded aerator off, you'd have to twist clockwise instead of counter-clockwise like normal, because you're behind the thread instead of in front of it (does that make sense?). Locking pliers and a cloth or a strap wrench would do well.
Quick MS-PAINT job
OK, I'm an idiot. I was turning the damn thing the wrong way, it came off fairly easily once I figured out wtf I was doing.
Originally posted by: Mermaidman
"Will it be disastrous if I use a small circular saw (5.5") to cut down a small tree ~3" diameter?"
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---home depot rental chainsaw, safest, not so scary
"Cold air is blowing into the house from the flue-less fireplace. How do I stop it?"[/
---chimney repair man, again.. safest.
if this was about like.. replacing a door.. window.. etc sure do it yourself. those are a couple of the things ive always been ehhhh about.
Originally posted by: feralkid
Originally posted by: DaveJ
Originally posted by: mobobuff
If you're trying to get a threaded aerator off, you'd have to twist clockwise instead of counter-clockwise like normal, because you're behind the thread instead of in front of it (does that make sense?). Locking pliers and a cloth or a strap wrench would do well.
Quick MS-PAINT job
OK, I'm an idiot. I was turning the damn thing the wrong way, it came off fairly easily once I figured out wtf I was doing.
Good, but please explain why you think a leaky faucet can be caused by the aerator.
Originally posted by: feralkid
Originally posted by: DaveJ
Originally posted by: mobobuff
If you're trying to get a threaded aerator off, you'd have to twist clockwise instead of counter-clockwise like normal, because you're behind the thread instead of in front of it (does that make sense?). Locking pliers and a cloth or a strap wrench would do well.
Quick MS-PAINT job
OK, I'm an idiot. I was turning the damn thing the wrong way, it came off fairly easily once I figured out wtf I was doing.
Good, but please explain why you think a leaky faucet can be caused by the aerator.
[/quote]Originally posted by: Mermaidman
That's either a smiley face or male genitals. Or did I fail the Rorschach?Originally posted by: mobobuff
Quick MS-PAINT job
Originally posted by: Mermaidman
n00bs post your questions! Experts post your answers.
Me first:
"Will it be disastrous if I use a small circular saw (5.5") to cut down a small tree ~3" diameter?"
"Cold air is blowing into the house from the flue-less fireplace. How do I stop it?"
Originally posted by: AllGoodNamesAreTaken
Hopefully someone can help me out.
A screw holding a kitchen cabinet door hinge to the cabinet frame came out. There is a gaping hole where it used to be, so I cannot screw it back in. I purchased some Minwax wood filler that claimed to allow driving screws/nails. It failed miserably, turning to dust when I drove the screw back in.
Is there a better product? I know the correct technique is to glue a wooden dowel in place, cut it off, and drive the screw into the dowel, but that is beyond my skillset.
Cheers.
Originally posted by: feralkid
Originally posted by: DaveJ
Originally posted by: mobobuff
If you're trying to get a threaded aerator off, you'd have to twist clockwise instead of counter-clockwise like normal, because you're behind the thread instead of in front of it (does that make sense?). Locking pliers and a cloth or a strap wrench would do well.
Quick MS-PAINT job
OK, I'm an idiot. I was turning the damn thing the wrong way, it came off fairly easily once I figured out wtf I was doing.
Good, but please explain why you think a leaky faucet can be caused by the aerator.
Originally posted by: DaveJ
Originally posted by: mobobuff
If you're trying to get a threaded aerator off, you'd have to twist clockwise instead of counter-clockwise like normal, because you're behind the thread instead of in front of it (does that make sense?). Locking pliers and a cloth or a strap wrench would do well.
Quick MS-PAINT job
OK, I'm an idiot. I was turning the damn thing the wrong way, it came off fairly easily once I figured out wtf I was doing.
Originally posted by: iamwiz82
Originally posted by: DaveJ
Originally posted by: mobobuff
If you're trying to get a threaded aerator off, you'd have to twist clockwise instead of counter-clockwise like normal, because you're behind the thread instead of in front of it (does that make sense?). Locking pliers and a cloth or a strap wrench would do well.
Quick MS-PAINT job
OK, I'm an idiot. I was turning the damn thing the wrong way, it came off fairly easily once I figured out wtf I was doing.
Wait wait wait wait. Wait... Wait...
I was right, huh?
Originally posted by: jersiq
How can I remove all the lint from my electric dryer vent?
My dryer vents out the back, up a duct to the roof. On the roof the vent is capped and the cap is riveted to the duct. I was able to reach underneath the cap, and remove the lint nearby, but I want to be sure all the lint is removed from the duct. Or, what type of repair-person would I call to have it cleaned if I have to?
Also, is it fairly easy to make your own "solar screens" for windows? The type of screens that prevent light from coming in from my west-facing windows. I've seen all the supplies at my local store, just want to know the degree of difficulty.