
Here’s a quick-fix for locks and knobs that are hard to turn. Give them a sip of Teflon spray. Turn the knob or throw the bolt a bunch of times to get the lubricant inside the mechanism.
Here’s a quick-fix for locks and knobs that are hard to turn. Give them a sip of Teflon spray. Turn the knob or throw the bolt a bunch of times to get the lubricant inside the mechanism.



Going Out w/Amy Devers on MyFixitUpLife


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With the massive weather events from fire to tornado scouring the US with what seems like increasing frequency and intensity, it’s almost easy to forget…


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Mark & Theresa are talking weatherization w/ Alan Hubbell from DuPont. “Whether you’re remodeling or building new construction, you want to manage air and water…


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For many homeowners, adding a deck can lead naturally to thinking about ways to connect the new outdoor living space with the inside of the…
A P-Ar-What-O-La? A P-Ar-GaDe-O-La. The Mission of this project is to battle the blandness of the all-too- often overlooked side-yard of so many houses. You…
Listen to the show! April 17, 2010: What Happens in Vegas with Ed Del Grande. Voted one of the funniest comedians in America…
When it comes to a new roof, it is sometimes easy to forget the stuff that keeps the rain and snow out is also one…
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