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  1. NotSoHandy52

    Spongy lawn in backyard, don't know what to do

    It's mostly spongy in the middle of the yard where I suspect the pool was but it is spongy to a lesser extent throughout the back yard. Have not noticed same problem in the front yard
  2. NotSoHandy52

    Spongy lawn in backyard, don't know what to do

    After finally getting the new house in order I can now focus on my backyard. After mowing it for the first time I noticed the lawn in the backyard was spongy. There were a couple of chipmunk holes but not much else. After having a housewarming party last weekend everyone complained that the...
  3. NotSoHandy52

    Entry door from 1950s - Need to change nonstandard size lock

    Sorry Fireguy you lost me, what do you mean?
  4. NotSoHandy52

    Entry door from 1950s - Need to change nonstandard size lock

    I have considered that, but I am not too sure that the deadbolt is as strong as a modern one, and the Mrs. isn't too keen on one of those deadbolts you mount on the inside of the door.
  5. NotSoHandy52

    Entry door from 1950s - Need to change nonstandard size lock

    Thank you very much, that video will be very helpful, but now my concern is the diameter of the bolting mechanism, i didnt want to take it out in fear of not getting it to go back in, it appears to be much smaller then a modern one.
  6. NotSoHandy52

    Entry door from 1950s - Need to change nonstandard size lock

    Hello all, I just purchased my first home from an elderly gentleman who had recently passed away. He was the original owner of the house which was built in 1952, and while he kept the house in good shape, the materials inside the house are very dated, so I had to spend most of my budget on...
  7. NotSoHandy52

    Metal Door Frame with pre-welded hinges help

    I recently moved into an apartment where the front door is leaning because the top hinge is broken. I have never come across this before but it appears that the door is attached to a metal frame that the hinges apparently have been pre-welded into the frame, as there are no screws or anything...
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