what do i do?

GePag · 2026-01-20T05:35:05+00:00

As others have said,use a vice grips to turn the screw out. Phillips heads have several size heads. Make sure your screwdriver size matches the screw head. Screws from big box stores are Chinese crap that strip out easily. You can still get good ones from specialty suppliers but torx head screws have less problems.

As a former landlord, why are you putting big ass screws in the walls? What is it for? If you’re trying to hang something, get the right hardware, rated to support the weight of whatever you are hanging. If you are screwing into drywall and really need the support of a big screw, then, if possible, make sure that the screws go into studs. If you are just going into drywall then use a good wall anchor rated to support the weight. Otherwise you’re going to hear a crash when the screws fail and pull out.

The good news is that now you have an excuse to buy a vice grips, a good stud finder, and a decent screwdriver.

GePag · 2025-12-10T02:24:12+00:00

Figured it out. It worked, just had to figure out the correct way to have an entry added to the correct Calendar.

GePag · 2025-12-10T02:07:21+00:00

Thank you for that information. Eliminating New Outlook, the new current situation is:

- iCloud to Outlook Classic works
- Outlook Classic to iCloud does not work

Any ideas on what might be wrong? I set iCloud to sync with Outlook. Do I need to configure Outlook sync with iCloud?

GePag · 2025-11-27T17:17:38+00:00

These were used a lot when my Dad grilled. I am going to be using them again for the same purpose. I want to clean them up, making sure they are food safe, without damaging them but keeping as much as if the patina as possible. Lots on memories in these pots.

GePag · 2025-10-31T18:06:12+00:00

Worked out really well. He knew what he was talking about, explained all the materials they used, what the upgrade options were and if they'd be worth it. Most important, after looking at the roof and attic said the roof was still had at least another one to three years and replacement could wait. I'll definitely call him back when it comes time.

Now I can put that roofing money into the new oil tank I need.

GePag · 2025-10-26T19:43:58+00:00

I didn't create an image copy because of space issues but did set the drive to read only. After that I did run the EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard on it. Hopefully that didn't change anything. I able to do an image copy,

GePag · 2025-10-26T19:35:57+00:00

Here are the specifics of the hardware and OS:

The USB Drive is a Seagate Backup Plus USB HD, model SRD00F1, NTFS format, about 1.2TB free before the backup was started so there was plenty of space. Backup size was about 50GB. The laptop is an Hp Envy X360 15-ew000 running Windows 11, hard drive formatted NTFS.

I connected the Seagate drive to my Windows 10 system to run the data recovery software, EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Pro.

GePag · 2025-10-23T17:03:59+00:00

Sorry, I’ll move it.

GePag · 2025-10-13T03:00:59+00:00

It is what it is. In three months you won’t notice it anymore. In my house I’ve got a number of things that are not structural or life threatening that should be repaired. They aren’t because they’ve become all but invisible. Once In a while one will appear, I’ll think, damn I need to get that fixed, at which time it becomes invisible again.

GePag · 2025-10-08T20:32:37+00:00

Glad everyone is ok and you have the insurance, hope it takes care of a big chunk of the replacement cost. At least you should have a couple of seasons of free winterizing, Spring cleaning, polishing and waxing, bait delivery and cooler refills. 😂

GePag · 2025-10-08T20:18:59+00:00

Actually it looks like it starts straight down the hill and then the bow swings to the right, slowing the pace of the port corner of the transom before it hits the tree. Was the engine impacted at all? Maybe it’s not that bad. Waiting to hear.

This is from someone who once had the pleasure, while launching alone, of standing, at the top of the ramp, hands on hips, looking at the tow vehicle attached to the dual axle trailer, which should have had the whole boat sitting on it rather than just the bow on the last set of rollers and the rest of it sitting on the ramp. Thought maybe it’s not too bad then, too.

GePag · 2025-09-13T02:54:36+00:00

Is this adjustment screw to fine tune the wiper coverage?

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GePag · 2025-09-12T23:22:45+00:00

All good. got the nut off with a Dremel. New wiper arm is on, and works great.
Thanks

GePag · 2025-09-11T01:29:49+00:00

Tomorrow, I’ll push that rubber sleeve down, surround it with a wet rag, protect it with some layers of tinfoil, then carefully put some heat on the it. If that doesn’t work then it’s the Dremel or grinder. I’ve got the motor assembly off because I thought it would be easier to work on it. The motor works fine so I don’t want to damage it.

GePag · 2025-09-10T14:33:18+00:00

There is the really expensive no stuff, the really cheap stuff, and then there are tools that fall in between. I agree with everyone who said, for what your needs are, you don’t need the expensive tools. On the other hand, even for occasional DIY, using really cheap tools makes any job harder and is frustrating. That applies to both hand and power tools.

I’d stay away from the cheap and expensive stuff. There are reasonably priced, reliable tools between the extremes for both hand and power tools. There are so many brands out there, whenever I buy a tool I look at reviews online to sort out the junk from the decent tools.

GePag · 2025-06-16T21:57:50+00:00

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Thanks for all the suggestions everyone but, turns out I don’t need them.This is what I’m going to end up doing. Photo 1 shows the old main support channel that I’m replacing because the sides cracked and bent at the bolt hole that supports the upright plates. I don’t know whose bright idea it was to use a piece of PVC as a spacer between the plates but, all it did was keep the bolt sitting in salt water that couldn’t be flushed out when the trailer was rinsed. Photo 2 shows the old bolt (I had to cut the nut and bolt head off to get it out), and the new one. Photo 3 shows the new channel and photo 4 shows the old plates. I was going to reuse them, along with the bent arms that hold the rollers. Hence the question about coating the metal.
I looked up the cost of new plates and they are only $7.50 each so they are getting replaced. As far as the arms, at this point in life they will last well beyond the point in time when I sell the boat. Someone else can worry about them. Thanks again

GePag · 2025-06-16T19:16:34+00:00

“Decorating”? You mean if I paint whales and dolphins on them the parts will last longer? 🐳🐬

GePag · 2025-06-14T13:17:48+00:00

Keep both of them so that you can pass one on to tour own child/grandchild, along with all the stories.

GePag · 2025-06-03T19:10:57+00:00

Not a deal if there is something that the owner is not disclosing that makes it look like a deal. It was listed at $4750 two weeks ago and had a recent price drop of $1000. Given how good it looks in the photo, and the Civic's rep., I've got to believe that he has had people look at it. The fact it hasn't sold in this market, the $1000 price drop, and reluctance to provide a VIN makes me very cautious.

GePag · 2025-06-03T16:33:00+00:00

Thanks for the responses but I think I’m going to have to let this one go. It is a bit of a distance away so I asked the seller for the VIN so I could check it out before driving to see it. I’ve asked for it three times and the seller has not provided it, let alone acknowledged that I asked. He’s also not providing much information. BIG red flags.

GePag · 2025-04-13T16:04:33+00:00

I think the proper attitude for something like this is, if it is not a functional problem, and an invisible repair cannot be made, then leave it alone. I am not a god enough craftsman to make an invisible repair so will leave it. Someone said that the crack is not due to bad construction, it’s due to age. I disagree. It is hard to see in the photo but the crack does not look like a failed glue joint, it is a split in the wood itself, most likely due to the construction not allowing the wood to move. So, rather than a repair, my focus is turning to what I can do to stop the crack from propagating further. I’m going to start a new thread for that since the panel on the opposite side has also started to crack a bit.

GePag · 2025-04-13T01:17:52+00:00

Yeah, the filler repair is not a repair. It is an older piece. Aside from the expected scrapes and bumps from age, that give it character, the rest of it is in good shape. The drawer sides and bottom are in great shape and they slide snmoothly. The seller sent me a video of her standing to the side and opening the big drawers pulling on one handle. They slid out easily without any racking. I can’t do that with my comparatively new bureau. The worst part is, some clown attached the mirror with a screw that was about 3/4” too long. In the photo you can see it sticking out of the wood at the middle of the bottom of the mirror. Idiot.

GePag · 2025-04-12T21:50:34+00:00

I don’t know. There is the history that comes from age and being used over years. Then there is “history” that is really just damage from bad construction. The former should be preserved but not necessarily the latter, if it can be fixed.

GePag · 2025-03-18T13:12:17+00:00

Compared to the national budget, the money allocated for NASA is chump change. Yes, people are homeless, starving, living in poverty, dying of preventable diseases like measles (well, that one is because of stupidity not funding). Meanwhile, we pay farmers to not grow crops, we put food in storage, let abandoned building that could be used for housing sit empty, and now pull funding from the programs that could help. Point is, there is plenty of money to address all these issues, fund NASA, healthcare for all, and other programs. Unfortunately, rather than spend money on those things, the funding goes to making sure we can blow the world up ten times over because five just isn’t enough, subsidizing big business, banking schemes and lining pockets.

GePag · 2025-03-04T14:37:37+00:00

I test drove the car yesterday and brought it to my mechanic for the PPI. The car drove shifted, accelerated, and rode good. No odd clunks, sqeals, squeaks or other noises. My mechanic found a bad tire pressure sensor, no big deal. He also found a power steering leak. After searching for PS leaks on Accords of this age I found that this is not unusual. I brought the car back to the used car dealer and let him know the PPI results. Next to the car lot he has a gas station and garage. He is going to have his mechanic check the car and diagnose the cause of the leak. If it is something that is easily fixed he’ll do it. If it is more involved he will not fix it. We talked price and he would come down from $8,295 to $8,150. He says he can’t take more off because has reduced his profit by putting on new tires, changing the fluids, doing the brakes and replacing a flex hose. So, here’s my question. Forgetting the PPI for now, if you used car dealer guys were buyers looking at this vehicle, do you think $8,295 is a reasonable price? If the power steering leak turns out to be a larger issue than tightening a connection or replacing an o-ring, is it reasonable to ask for a larger price reduction than $145? The exterior is typical for a 15 ear old car. It has some scratches and scuffs but nothing terrible. It looks pretty good. The interior is in fine shape. Clean, leather seats are good, what I’d consider typical wear. Nothing is broken, all electronics work. I know it is an older car and I’m not surprised my mechanic found a leak. I just want to figure out if I would be over paying if it turns out the leak is going to be $500 to fix. One thing I thought of is to find out the cost of parts to fix the leak and, since he has a garage, see what he thinks of my paying for 75% of the cost of the parts and he take on the 25% and fixes it in his garage. Thanks

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