The Home Improvements Thread (3)

Steamy Tom said:
Weird euphemism but I will roll with it. It's caused by menopause and you could use some KY.





In seriousness though I would start by inspecting the key, does it look like it could be worn or broken in any small way? Do you perhaps have a spare or notice any difference between different keys for the same lock?

Yes WD40 isn't the best thing to use, you should just change the lock, hard to believe it hasn't been changed in 40 years.

Is the issue with putting the key in or turning the lock? What kind of lock?
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If it's a union lever lock, I will fully believe it's not been changed in 40 years.. those things are absolute bullet proof locks.. that's also why you pay 500bucks for them..
 
Steamy Tom said:
Weird euphemism but I will roll with it. It's caused by menopause and you could use some KY.





In seriousness though I would start by inspecting the key, does it look like it could be worn or broken in any small way? Do you perhaps have a spare or notice any difference between different keys for the same lock?

Yes WD40 isn't the best thing to use, you should just change the lock, hard to believe it hasn't been changed in 40 years.

Is the issue with putting the key in or turning the lock? What kind of lock?
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Re-reading her post with this in mind…very funny.
 
WAslayer said:
If it's a union lever lock, I will fully believe it's not been changed in 40 years.. those things are absolute bullet proof locks.. that's also why you pay 500bucks for them..
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Yeah fair, but usually locks generally more often get changed because of factors other than the lock failing eg. new people move in to the house, people lose keys or you don't want certain people to have access like a domestic being fired who could have copied a key etc etc
 
Steamy Tom said:
Weird euphemism but I will roll with it. It's caused by menopause and you could use some KY.
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omg lol this is totally crazy, rolls eyes at you

Im literally talking about my front door and the lock not working im not talking about anything else.

This is weird

Ive used half a can of Q20 not KY jelly
 
Steamy Tom said:
Yeah fair, but usually locks generally more often get changed because of factors other than the lock failing eg. new people move in to the house, people lose keys or you don't want certain people to have access like a domestic being fired who could have copied a key etc etc
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I have 3 locks on the door actually nobody else has access ive changed the other 2 locks in the last 10 years a few times
 
Steamy Tom said:
Weird euphemism but I will roll with it. It's caused by menopause and you could use some KY.





In seriousness though I would start by inspecting the key, does it look like it could be worn or broken in any small way? Do you perhaps have a spare or notice any difference between different keys for the same lock?

Yes WD40 isn't the best thing to use, you should just change the lock, hard to believe it hasn't been changed in 40 years.

Is the issue with putting the key in or turning the lock? What kind of lock?
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Here just for you

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what is the best lock for a front door? I did google it and it said deadbolt door lock, do locksmiths have those?

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purple face said:
what is the best lock for a front door? I did google it and it said deadbolt door lock, do locksmiths have those?

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Double Cylinder Deadbolt - Satin Silver

Enhanced Home Security The double cylinder design ensures both sides require a key, preventing forced entry through glass panels or sidelights. Durable Satin Silver Finish Crafted with a sleek satin silver coating that resists tarnish and adds a modern touch to any door. Smooth Key Operation...
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Go to local hardware store buy one and ask them to recommend a carpenter to fit it.
 
purple face said:
what is the best lock for a front door? I did google it and it said deadbolt door lock, do locksmiths have those?

yaleshop.co.za

Double Cylinder Deadbolt - Satin Silver

Enhanced Home Security The double cylinder design ensures both sides require a key, preventing forced entry through glass panels or sidelights. Durable Satin Silver Finish Crafted with a sleek satin silver coating that resists tarnish and adds a modern touch to any door. Smooth Key Operation...
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Assuming you own your spot? Otherwise let the LL sort it out
 
I finished my lawn renovations on Wednesday.
  1. Scarified the Kikuyu with my trusty Black & Decker scarifier toy.
  2. Aerated with spike roller.
  3. Overseeded with Barenbug Evergreen seeds
  4. Lawn dressing. Culterra this time round. Fsck that Garden Master bs.
  5. 2:3:2 fertilizer.
  6. Water.
Now we wait. Hopefully, it's not the same weed problem as last year.
Lawn took a massive hit this winter. Some before and after reno pics.

Before:

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After Reno:

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W@P said:
I finished my lawn renovations on Wednesday.
  1. Scarified the Kikuyu with my trusty Black & Decker scarifier toy.
  2. Aerated with spike roller.
  3. Overseeded with Barenbug Evergreen seeds
  4. Lawn dressing. Culterra this time round. Fsck that Garden Master bs.
  5. 2:3:2 fertilizer.
  6. Water.
Now we wait. Hopefully, it's not the same weed problem as last year.
Lawn took a massive hit this winter. Some before and after reno pics.

Before:

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After Reno:

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Did you water in the grass before starting?

We bought a new place, and it's standing empty. While we are waiting for the transfer, I wanted to do exactly what you've done, but was told the garden needs to be watered in before rolling etc.

Problem is, no one's there to do the watering, and I only have access to the property with the EA.
 
W@P said:
I finished my lawn renovations on Wednesday.
  1. Scarified the Kikuyu with my trusty Black & Decker scarifier toy.
  2. Aerated with spike roller.
  3. Overseeded with Barenbug Evergreen seeds
  4. Lawn dressing. Culterra this time round. Fsck that Garden Master bs.
  5. 2:3:2 fertilizer.
  6. Water.
Now we wait. Hopefully, it's not the same weed problem as last year.
Lawn took a massive hit this winter. Some before and after reno pics.

Before:

View attachment 1755665

View attachment 1755666

View attachment 1755667


After Reno:

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View attachment 1755671

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View attachment 1755675
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Where'd you pick up the seeds..? I need some that are winter shade tolerant and this looks like it would fit the bill..
 
Hazy_Living@79 said:
Did you water in the grass before starting?

We bought a new place, and it's standing empty. While we are waiting for the transfer, I wanted to do exactly what you've done, but was told the garden needs to be watered in before rolling etc.

Problem is, no one's there to do the watering, and I only have access to the property with the EA.
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Yes, I gave plenty of water before I began. I first scarrified and then gave water so the spike roller could penetrate.
Kikuyu loves to fscked up good and proper. If you don't have a scarifier you could use your mower on the lowest possible setting and fsck up the grass.

It bounces back like crazy.
 
WAslayer said:
Where'd you pick up the seeds..? I need some that are winter shade tolerant and this looks like it would fit the bill..
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I always buy from Grasses and Greens Supplies. Speak to Sharon.
She has a wealth of knowledge and can supply you with the correct seeds for your application. You can hit them up on WhatsApp.

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Buying seeds from the nursery or builders etc is just madness wrt pricing.
 
DrJohnZoidberg said:
Anyone know if I can find these cable clips in Cape Town somewhere?

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Builders only have the round profile in black. I really would try to avoid having R13's worth of clips shipped all the way from Joburg

I tried to 3d print my own but even in PETG they're too brittle still.
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If you printing this on the x1c, try to really slow down your printing speed. The x1c by default print too fast if strength, or rather, layer adhesion is what you need.

See
 
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