tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post4036350611228275308..comments2024-03-27T14:51:03.748-04:00Comments on Thrifty Decor Chick | Thrifty DIY, Decor and Organizing: How to fix a stuck door knob and doorThrifty Decor Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-80664354721551067612014-04-15T23:30:29.696-04:002014-04-15T23:30:29.696-04:00Oh, I think I would have cried before I saw the hu...Oh, I think I would have cried before I saw the humor in the situation! I'm one of those DIYers who prefers to have an expert nearby in case all hell breaks loose...Or doesn't break loose in this case...:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01770546152581911841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-52931027211208713852014-04-12T09:18:26.879-04:002014-04-12T09:18:26.879-04:00Without doubt one of "most popular artists pa...Without doubt one of "<a href="http://wahooart.com/Art.nsf/All-Popular-Artists" rel="nofollow"><b>most popular artists painters</b></a> 'buyers decided this picture from my memorial connected with visuals connected with west technique plus prescribed so that it is produced to provide a full-sized oil and gas painting. All of us connected with experienced actors is often completely ready with respect to these a purchase as well as a mountain lion on the group instantly ups and downs straight to steps, for the reason that she / he fails to paint spots “relating to spec” however , simply reacting with a purchaser web based order.chambersnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16904523710910613756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-37628040664018012162014-04-11T18:16:22.044-04:002014-04-11T18:16:22.044-04:00I love this post. I spent a day & a half recov...I love this post. I spent a day & a half recovering a chair seat that should take about 15 minutes. 1 of the 4 screws would NOT come out. Other 3 came out in 5 seconds. I used 4 different tools to remove that screw plus elbow grease supreme. I inherited the antique chair from my parents - that kept me from tearing it apart in frustration. I am proud of you for persevering & beating that thing!mary scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17457428892597040488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-82081359714764213992014-04-11T12:35:06.285-04:002014-04-11T12:35:06.285-04:00Oh, how frustrating for you. I know the feeling o...Oh, how frustrating for you. I know the feeling of wanting to toss the whole project out the window! While reading your post and the comments, I wondered if using a tube of that graphite powder on a regular schedule would be helpful or maybe even make the problem of a sticking/jammed latch preventable? Actually, I need to buy a tube of it myself, as I noticed the key to my front door was suddenly being very uncooperative. I don't know if it would be helpful or not, but a tube of graphite would sure be an inexpensive fix. Linda S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12393865597012932219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-50694072457043269122014-04-11T12:06:28.695-04:002014-04-11T12:06:28.695-04:00I too am an emotional reactor... that's what m...I too am an emotional reactor... that's what my husband calls it at least. I got frustrated cutting crown molding for an upstairs bathroom and ended up tossing it out of the upstairs window in to our back yard... then left it there for a week! Of course, I had to buy new molding, but I also bought a "crown cutting kit" and and angle finder, as well. So far so good... no more crown in the yard!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07842650293656437663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-90088658939906329942014-04-11T11:30:28.049-04:002014-04-11T11:30:28.049-04:00Lady, I know that curse you speak of. While I know...Lady, I know that curse you speak of. While I know not to ever utter such blasphemous words while DIYing, my husband LOVES to use them. I get so upset! Why? Because every time he uses those above sentences mentioned (yes, sometimes he uses BOTH), he activates the curse and the project takes forever and / or backfires. The war begins and I usually have to sweet talk the project I am working on. Sigh. Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14509626667487333286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-60236272596696702902014-04-11T11:20:14.422-04:002014-04-11T11:20:14.422-04:00Is it bad to be happy that you have DIY frustratio...Is it bad to be happy that you have DIY frustrations like the rest of us humans? Lol I love seeing these kinds of posts! It sort of gives me hope...you're still my idol!! Have a happy weekend! Kathy @The Daily NestThe Daily Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17885776119222811103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-43030669818655203802014-04-11T10:12:09.704-04:002014-04-11T10:12:09.704-04:00I am laughing because it happened to me as well, o...I am laughing because it happened to me as well, only I was locked into the basement, while my 5 month old was on the family room floor! I guess it was a mother's instinct, but I did the "police raid' kick and literally split the door in half! (picture Mr. Ed) Nice job on the door handle, I have yet to figure those things out!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12103033938558296868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-4329085904284231342014-04-11T08:45:41.940-04:002014-04-11T08:45:41.940-04:00I actually love seeing the projects that don't...I actually love seeing the projects that don't work. I think it's great when we can learn from the mistakes/trials of others! Thanks for sharing!<br /><br />Stacy<br />www.anygirlcandoit.comStacyhttp://www.anygirlcandoit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-13355988886147778652014-04-11T07:25:18.158-04:002014-04-11T07:25:18.158-04:00The trick to door knobs is AUTOMOTIVE PRIMER! Not ...The trick to door knobs is AUTOMOTIVE PRIMER! Not sanding! They sell it at Lowe's. Spray your knobs with automotive primer, hit it lightly with steel wool, tack cloth and then spray it with a good quality spray paint...specifically made for metal. Then let it CURE for at least a day. I sprayed mine 4 years ago and they are still relatively chip free. <br />And I own 36 apartments, change out door knobs almost weekly (I think tenants eat them!) and I have NEVER seen this problem...WTFrick!<br />beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456474691045768119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-73229876270432383342014-04-10T22:45:45.773-04:002014-04-10T22:45:45.773-04:00Been there girlfriend, been there. It''s b...Been there girlfriend, been there. It''s become even more frustrating in the 3 years since my husband passed. Changing a garbage disposal a few months after he passed just about did. me. in!!! But, we keep trudging alone and don't you feel proud of yourself when you HAVE accomplished a difficult task on your own? I do!!! Blessings, CindyJoy Junktionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02396533426075869292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-21892308316963685312014-04-10T19:45:09.306-04:002014-04-10T19:45:09.306-04:00Thank you for posting this! It seems the simplest ...Thank you for posting this! It seems the simplest task turn into major ordeals for me at times and makes me want to give up. I find relief that I am not the only one!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14706396264989969027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-11298740793156224672014-04-10T19:12:41.654-04:002014-04-10T19:12:41.654-04:00I recently did some ORBing on our front door and a...I recently did some ORBing on our front door and am hoping it doesn't rub off. I did sand them though so fingers crossed.<br />http://landhousereno.blogspot.com.au/2014/04/some-more-orbing.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03913795457226676694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-75681024776314101192014-04-10T15:38:34.419-04:002014-04-10T15:38:34.419-04:00I love this post - it's nice to see someone el...I love this post - it's nice to see someone else struggle with a DIY project from time to time, too!! Now I know I'm not alone!!Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00421409632244031191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-32102528369473598052014-04-10T15:13:49.334-04:002014-04-10T15:13:49.334-04:00Funny and awful at the same time. Love the look o...Funny and awful at the same time. Love the look of the new door knob.<br /><br />Yep. I never use the "It will only take a minute to do this, It will be easy". I lied. I've said it and that's how I know it is dangerous to say. And I have jumped up and down a few times.<br />Hard! ;)<br /><br />Jake's a Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401847481371419598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-71922801391144357272014-04-10T14:09:20.482-04:002014-04-10T14:09:20.482-04:00I also had the door to my garage break a few years...I also had the door to my garage break a few years ago. Unfortunately my husband was on deployment & I grabbed the drill! I was so upset so I drilled until a 6 inch chunk of door was gone. Not my proudest DIY moment by far. I even tried to"fix" it by putting a metal sleeve over it hoping he wouldn't notice. He noticed alright. He locked his tool box! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-90361430265239586642014-04-10T13:37:33.792-04:002014-04-10T13:37:33.792-04:00I thought ALL quick projects went this way. My hu...I thought ALL quick projects went this way. My husband swears nothing is ever simple. I applaud you, I would have given up and waited for reinforcements.Sooner Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08758620131205853298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-9848706369955389122014-04-10T13:28:32.530-04:002014-04-10T13:28:32.530-04:00Oh wow, this is so me. My husband makes fun of me ...Oh wow, this is so me. My husband makes fun of me constantly because I inevitably give something about 10 minutes before I start throwing things. That Lowe's commercial is one of our favorites too.Sarah @ 702 Park Projecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06968323307806440778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-71108054455838323492014-04-10T11:59:16.732-04:002014-04-10T11:59:16.732-04:00I am soooo glad there are others out there that ex...I am soooo glad there are others out there that experience this sort of crap! <br /><br />1 - I spraypainted all of our doorknobs ORB too and yes, the heavily used ones were scratched off within a week or so. They all got replaced with new ones to hold up better<br />2 - My frustrating door story: In the process of spraypainting our master bath knob, the inner latch was already attached to the door before I got around to touching up the knob. I keep working on the project (sanding a cabinet) and the door shuts from the open windows. I, AND THE CAT, ARE STUCK IN THE BATHROOM! And husband was fishing. I settled in for a nap in the closet until he got home and then it dawned on me to take it off the hinges. Finally devised a hammering device from a brush and hair pin, got the pins out, and I finally escaped. <br /><br />How the hell does this kind of stuff always happen? Ugh, the joys of DIY.Emily Mchttp://tableandhearth.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-11962760223133771662014-04-10T11:54:51.758-04:002014-04-10T11:54:51.758-04:00I feel your pain. I went through this exact same ...I feel your pain. I went through this exact same thing with the door that leads to my basement and garage. After 2 days of walking around the house just to get in the garage (thank god we installed a number pad a couple of years ago) I had to get it fixed and it took about as long as yours did. I pretty much did the same thing. Took the pins out of the hinges and then sticking that screwdriver in there. It must happen with door knobs that get the most use as I've never had a problem like that on any other doors. sydneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-40528181511851740652014-04-10T11:47:06.447-04:002014-04-10T11:47:06.447-04:00Wow--I have two door knobs that need replaced, and...Wow--I have two door knobs that need replaced, and I've never had to do this in any other home, but now I see I'm not alone! Thanks for letting me know what to expect! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01855451288844654797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-61013667784535909542014-04-10T11:46:05.642-04:002014-04-10T11:46:05.642-04:00That is hilarious!! That is hilarious!! Kristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17474827199860637241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-70109618276850120692014-04-10T11:45:39.522-04:002014-04-10T11:45:39.522-04:00Can you get a sawzall in between the frame and til...Can you get a sawzall in between the frame and tile? Kristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17474827199860637241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-10629865345273583032014-04-10T11:35:29.383-04:002014-04-10T11:35:29.383-04:00Oh, yea. I have a WWE raging temper after awhile ...Oh, yea. I have a WWE raging temper after awhile and then there is no telling what I may do. I may have destroyed the door frame had I been in your shoes. It really looks nice, glad you rode it out.foodsnobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15031775363844342466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-87006266943029906542014-04-10T10:56:02.973-04:002014-04-10T10:56:02.973-04:00This is the story of Every. Single. DIY. in my hom...This is the story of Every. Single. DIY. in my home! The former owners jury rigged everything with whatever junk they had on hand. Oh my goodness. I feel your pain!! LOLTerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03032627674570787885noreply@blogger.com