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How to fix loose front door handle?
Hello, my front door handle is loose. Before pulling everything apart, I'd like to try and identify what the most likely problem is. I'm hoping is just a worn out spring, that I can replace. The door handle sags and I can wiggle the whole thing around. The lock (dead bolt bit) works, but somtimes 'snags' at the start. It…
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How to replace metal downpipes with PVC?
Hello, I want to replace my old metal downpipes with new PVC ones. I have many questions, so I'll just blurt them out. 1. What are the pros/cons of PVC vs metal? 2. To me, it makes sense to replace my existing downpipes with square PVC. But what about round? Is there a special reason to use round? Is it better? Flow…
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How to repaint a metal letterbox?
Hello, I have a weathered letterbox. It's metal and been painted or powder coated (?). As can be seen in the photos below, some of the paint has come off. I'd like to paint it. I was planning on just using a paint brush (vs spraying or the like). I was going to use some Dulux Weathershield that I have left over. What prep…
