If you’ve ever had to take your car to a mechanic (and who hasn’t?), you know that costs can easily spiral out of control, especially when you’re not sure what’s causing the problem. Here are solutions to some common (and not so common) issues. The goal is to save you money, or at least allow you to hold a more informed conversation with your mechanic.
Lightbulb burnout
Headlamps and lightbulbs are expensive, and it can be very frustrating when they keep blowing! This is often caused by handling the bulbs with bare hands. If we touch a headlight bulb, the oils on our skin will transfer to the glass. This will cause hot spots, resulting in a blown bulb. A loose ground, a shorted wire or even a small water leak can also cause bulbs to blow. If you find that you’re still blowing bulbs even after doing everything right, a faulty voltage regulator may be the culprit. Time for a visit to your mechanic.
A/C blows warm air
It’s no fun to turn on your A/C on that first hot summer day and discover ... hot air blowing out! Before you take it to the shop, I suggest trying to recharge the system yourself. Modern cars use R134 refrigerant, which is sold at all auto parts stores. Most brands offer refrigerant with a sealant added to help keep the system healthy. Buying a can with a gauge is absolutely worth the extra cost. It’s critical to monitor the pressure in the system while you add refrigerant, and you can keep it for next time. A large can with a gauge costs about $35. For complete instructions, go to familyhandyman.com and search for “charging AC.”
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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة June 2020 من Family Handyman.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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PEBBLE MOSAIC STEPPING STONES
COLLECT SOME RIVER ROCK AND MAKE YOUR OWN UNIQUE STEPPINGSTONE PATH
EARTH-FRIENDLY WEED KILLERS
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DIY! HYDROPONIC GARDEN
FRESH VEGETABLES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
GROW MINI VEGETABLES
GROW A GARDEN IN A TINY SPACE!
BUILD A VERTICAL GARDEN
TIME TO GROW UP!
MODERN WATER FOUNTAINS
A SPLASH OF PEACE FOR YOUR PATIO
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Every fully stocked wood shop has a table saw. You can usually find a pile of sawdust under it, even if it's used only occasionally. If a shop has a belt sander or band saw, there's probably another pile of finer sawdust under that. Even people without stationary tools have sawdust accumulation on their workbenches.
INSULATE WITH FOAM
IT'S A GREAT ALTERNATIVE TO FIBERGLASS