I’ve had this washer (model 110.4571600, alternatively 1104571600 – there are several models that are largely identical except in looks) for 16-17 years and never had a problem, but recently it started making the occasional chirping noise and it would fail at the 49 minute mark with the code “F-25” flashing in the display. These… Read More »
I have an ugly old cover to a bathroom fan that I needed to replace (and I lost the photos). Curious sort that I am, I decided to figure out WHY it turns yellow, which lead to a long path of chemistry and finally, a solution. tl;drTo make ABS plastic fire retardant, Bromine is added… Read More »
In a discussion about fix & flip houses, a redditor gave us this great list of things to look for & consider before buying. Site – – Does the ground around the house slope consistently away? – If there are underground drains, where are they going? – Are there any trees at the foundation? – Is there adequate… Read More »
The build-up of wires and the resulting mess made the guest bedroom closet look displeasing. While I have about 13 inches of space behind the short wall and the HVAC return duct, I was loath to cut into the wall and build a recess to hold the network gear. After some brainstorming, I arrived… Read More »
CI had to do something to dress up the horrible Hollywood lights in the bathroom. Quick, easy and cheap was also a benefit. Having a couple of left-over MAGNARP lights from IKEA from when they were on sale for $10 each made me think of the possibilities.
This is a great gadget and combined with the Sonicare electric toothbrush, my teeth haven’t had any problems in years. Alas, all good things must come to an end. After a few years of daily use, the fairly stiff hose got brittle and cracked. A quick measurement of the hose got me the inside and… Read More »
EDIT 3: (June 20, 2020) My SoundLink seemed to stop charging. The orange light would pulse, then it flashed red, then it went solid red. SOLUTION: A new USB cable! The included Bose dock didn’t charge it, nor did my regular cable that has always charged it over the years. A NEW cable did… Read More »
Problem: The GF grumbled one morning: “my toothbrush isn’t working right”. Crap! A quick inspection revealed that the motor still works, but the brush itself doesn’t vibrate much. A new one is over $100, so I have nothing to lose by (attempting to) take this thing apart. Cause: It took a bit of disassembly… Read More »
Parts: FluidMaster Flush & Sparkle – one for each toilet. HTH 1″ chlorinating tablets. – 5 lbs bottle will last forever! I’m lazy and don’t want to do more work than I have to. I was a big fan of the bleach pucks you dropped in the toilet tank. They kept the bowl sparkling clean with… Read More »