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Old Crank

(7,307 posts)
18. It is nice to be able to do some minor repair stuff.
Sat May 23, 2026, 03:46 PM
20 hrs ago

I just shorted the power cords on two power strips that I installed under some kitchen cabinets.
I used the corner type. But they had 5 foot cords and I only needed 18 inches. For the new plugs I used ones that are flat to the wall with little flip up holders if you want to pull them out of the wall socket without yanking on the cord.

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Fixing a vacuum cleaner hose. [View all] Diamond_Dog 23 hrs ago OP
I'm so glad your vacuum sucks! Ocelot II 23 hrs ago #1
Hahahaha I wondered who was going to be the first one with that comment! Diamond_Dog 23 hrs ago #2
i once took a vacuum to a repair shop. mopinko 23 hrs ago #9
Few people these days snowybirdie 23 hrs ago #3
And so many things are impossible to fix yourself. Diamond_Dog 23 hrs ago #4
California passed a law (Right to Repair Act) C Moon 20 hrs ago #21
10 years old WOW! Dunc 23 hrs ago #5
Me too! Diamond_Dog 23 hrs ago #6
It survived 10 years. Dunc 23 hrs ago #7
Yes that's for sure. I can't imagine having more than 1 dog here Diamond_Dog 22 hrs ago #10
Duct tape is amazing. I use the Gorilla brand tape. Fantastic stuff TommieMommy 23 hrs ago #8
There's an old saying Diamond_Dog 22 hrs ago #11
My vacuum hoses are also repaired with duct tape. Ocelot II 22 hrs ago #12
That makes sense! Diamond_Dog 22 hrs ago #13
I agree 👍👍 TommieMommy 21 hrs ago #14
I always try to fix things. What I can't fix I always think... littlemissmartypants 21 hrs ago #15
I'm terrible at sculpture so I'll have to pass on that Diamond_Dog 20 hrs ago #20
You gave that carpet bruised relogic 21 hrs ago #16
The Red Green Show (duct tape always the subject it seems😆) sprinkleeninow 21 hrs ago #17
It is nice to be able to do some minor repair stuff. Old Crank 20 hrs ago #18
Nice to be a Mr. or Ms. Fixit BeneteauBum 20 hrs ago #19
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