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Where can I find pivoting hinges for a pivot transom window? [closed]
We are rebuilding some above-door wood center pivot transom windows, but I can't for the life of me find a hinge that will stay where the window is rotated to.
The window looks like this:
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How do I disconnect this while still being able to reattach it later?
I need to disconnect this piece of hardware on my window to straighten it out (it’s bent). I’m not sure how to handle this connector such that it can be disconnected and then reattached later. Can ...
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Like a pocket door, but up/down, not side/side? [closed]
I need a solution to block heat and light for my room-width windows. The windows are only 4' tall and there are 4' above and below them; they're 12' across.
Currently, my wall is bare brick. I'll be ...
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What is this type of slotted wall-mounting arrangement called?
I can't find a real-life example, but I know I've seen hooks like this before. It's not a J-hook, or S-hook, or French cleat. It consists of one piece that has mounting slot that curves upward, and ...
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Little master garage opener remote not working
How can I repair the remote as my toddler dropped it and I ran car over it..This is very unusual but it happened.
The remote works sometimes but not all the time.I see the blue light blinking without ...
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Trying to locate a specific acorn door latch that needs to be replaced
I just purchased my home and there are a few doors that use wrought-iron spade latches around the house. One of them is on the door to the basement utility room and is missing the thumb piece. I'm ...
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Conversion from wood stud hardware to metal stud/toggle bolts?
I currently am looking to install some shelf mounts that come with #10x1.8 in screws to drill into wood studs. Two mounts have a 55 lb weight capacity. Our walls have metal studs, so I need to use ...
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Is there a standard wall bracket, for these guys (perhaps a standard width?) or are they totally ad hoc depending on the device? The solid solution?
I have a number of these problem children to take care of. They should hang a foot above the floor on the wall.
My crap solution is push two small nails in to the drywall at an upwards angle and hang ...
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What is the purpose of this metal piece on my closet door and is it OK to remove it?
I have a wide closet with two segmented doors and there's a mating pair of these things screwed onto the edges.
(Mating pair as in the other one has the part that sticks out on the bottom instead of ...
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Hanging heavy mirror [duplicate]
What do I need to hang a really heavy mirror? It’s flat, so it would be right against the wall. It’s 40x60 and quite heavy. Hopefully someone sees this now so I can get it while I’m at the store 🤣
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How Should I Secure This "Door" On The Ceiling For My AC Unit?
I live in a condo, and next to both of my closets, I have an "AC unit" (not exactly, but close enough for this question) in the ceiling. The access panels for these units have a door frame (...
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Vent cap came off, there's no fastener holding it
I did bathroom remodels recently.
Then there was a strong wind a few days ago, and one of the vent caps came off of the roof.
Today I went up on the roof to find out there's no hooks on vent to hold ...
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Looking for a hinge that slides out first
I am trying to find a hinge that will come out about 2-4 inches and then open. I can find slide mechanisms for furniture like a TV stand or armoire but they slide back once opened but I need one that ...
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Hanging Hooks on a Pocket Door Wall
I have a very small bathroom with extremely limited space and poor planning, and the only place I could put anything to hang two towels is on a narrow sliver of wall next to the shower stall. I’m ...
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Help determining bolt specifications to find a missing nut
I lost the nut that tightens to bolt for the handle of my garden hose reel. I have been to 2 hardware stores and to Fastenal, but cannot find a nut to fit the threads. The nut and bolt hold a hose ...
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