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Why is my key not unlocking my door?

Why is my key not unlocking my door? The key fob itself could be defective or have a bad unlock button. Try the lock button, trunk release button or panic button. If the other buttons work, the problem is a bad unlock button. A fault in the wiring or control circuitry, or even a blown fuse may be preventing the power door locks from unlocking. How do you fix a door that won't turn with the key? If that is the problem, it is easy to fix. You can spray a little dry lubricant in the lock to free up...

Lifehacks

What are the New York State Building codes?

What are the New York State Building codes? The Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (Uniform Code) and the State Energy Conservation Construction Code (Energy Code), are contained within Title 19 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (19 NYCRR). 19 NYCRR incorporates by reference publications including the current model code books as published by the International Code Council. What do you need to know about deck building code? Although there isn't one specific deck building code, here is a helpful summary of what you need to know for deck railings, stairs, stringers, treads, footings, framing and ledger boards....

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Can you use plywood under laminate flooring?

Can you use plywood under laminate flooring? Preparation of the original floor underneath the laminate flooring is relatively simple. Laminate floors can be installed directly over concrete, plywood, OSB, parquet, vinyl and tile. The underlayment must be applied to the original flooring surface first, and then the floating floor can be installed. What kind of plywood do you use under laminate flooring? Interior plywood is ideal for rooms not exposed to moisture, such as bedrooms, and makes a good subfloor for carpeting, tiles, vinyl, engineered wood laminate flooring and hardwood flooring. Exterior plywood is a better choice for bathrooms, kitchens...

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Can I reset the Code of Craftsman garage door opener?

Can I reset the Code of Craftsman garage door opener? My operators are Sears 139.53615SR, manufactured in 07/91 and 08/91. Dear MMH Expert_CH, I tried to reset the codes by holding the SR- button momentarily, for 6 seconds, 30 seconds, two minutes, powering off the unit, etc. Can you use a craftsman garage door opener with a craftsman lens? We carry Sears Craftsman garage door opener lens covers made for use only with Craftsman door operators. A list of compatible openers accompanies each part description, so read carefully before purchasing. If you're not sure about compatibility, contact our technical support...

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Can you bypass garage door safety sensors?

Can you bypass garage door safety sensors? Sensors are a critical safety feature but can prevent an automatic garage door from working properly. Luckily, you can set most automatic garage doors to a manual mode to bypass the sensors. You can also disconnect the sensors altogether, but doing this will prevent most garage doors from working. Can you bypass sensors? There are two different types of bypasses. You can either bypass sensors temporarily, which means that you are only bypassing the sensors for one arming cycle. Or, you can bypass sensors long term, meaning the sensors will remain bypassed indefinitely,...

Miscellaneous

Why does my liftmaster garage door open after closing?

Why does my liftmaster garage door open after closing? Your garage door is programmed to travel a certain distance before it closes. If it closes before that distance has been traveled, it thinks something is wrong — and it reopens to help prevent any damage or safety risk. In cases like this, your “travel down” setting simply needs to be adjusted to the new distance. How do I stop my garage door from opening after I close it? Turn the down limit switch screw clockwise one turn with a flat blade screwdriver if the garage door closes and then begins...

Miscellaneous

Can you double up foam underlay?

Can you double up foam underlay? It is not recommended to use more than one layer of underlayment under laminate flooring as it can make the flooring too soft and unstable, and can cause the joints to dislodge, or its locking system to break. Can you put extra padding under laminate flooring? Extra Padding Poses a Risk Most underlayment provides extra padding on a floor. When this additional padding is combined with the pre-installed padding on your laminate flooring, it poses a risk and should be avoided. By adding unnecessary cushioning, you could actually be causing more harm to your...

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What can I power with a 100W solar panel?

What can I power with a 100W solar panel? A single 100-Watt Solar Panel can power up several small devices which include cell phones, lamps, fans on ceilings, router of wifi, laptops and other small devices. Bigger appliances such as heaters, TVs, air conditioning systems, and others similar to these require more than one 100-Watt Solar Panel. How many amps should a 100 watt solar panel produce? 6 amps A 100 watt panel produces an average of about 6 amps per peak sun hour, or about 30 amp-hours per day. How efficient is a 100 watt solar panel? A 100-watt...

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What is killing my avocado tree?

What is killing my avocado tree? Avocado trees are troubled by relatively few pests, the most common of which are various root rot fungi, persea mite, and excess salt accumulations. Fungus is the most serious avocado disease in California. Diseased trees may set a heavy crop of small fruit but will decline and die, either rapidly or slowly. How do you revive a dying avocado tree? To do this you gently pull out the dirt from the top six inches of soil, being careful not to damage the roots. Cover them with a cloth, so they don't burn in the...

Q&A

How many passes do you need for a plate compactor?

How many passes do you need for a plate compactor? Proper compaction should be achieved in three to four passes per lift with a plate compactor. Specific recommendations on the number of required passes for a particular job can be obtained by contacting the equipment manufacturer or local distributor/rental house. Keep in mind that the thickness of the lift affects compaction. How are passes of compactor and field compaction related? But there is considerable deviation Less compactive effort is required per unit volume of soil if between laboratory compaction and field compaction. So thickness of layer is lesser. Can you...