Liz – CONFIDENT TO DIY

Furniture Shopping Scams

I got this horrible gut feeling that something was terribly wrong when I went to buy a “high end custom made sofa” and the receipt didn’t show any price itemization. when I asked for an itemized receipt I was told that wouldn’t be possible. I am in desperate need of new furniture and this is [...]

Reolink v2 WiFi Hardwired with Mechanical Chime- How to install Reolink WiFi doorbell with mechanical chime

Can a Reolink WiFi doorbell camera with a 915MHz frequency (V2) be wired to a wired chime? Yes it can!! Available Options that Won’t Work! These are just some cliff notes of things that have been discussed by others and I pursued as options but here is why they are dead ends and don’t work! [...]

Changing Cabinet Hinges

⚠️ WARNING changing cabinet hinges can have unforeseen complications. A) A cabinet door using a spring tensioned self closing hinge can appear normal under load but once the spring tensioned hinge is removed and a soft close hinge is added, which has zero tension, then the door may now be warped and no longer close [...]

Jet Boil Pot Adapter for Moka Pot

I picked up the jet boil pot adapter on clearance for $9.00 and thought I would test it out with my moka pots. There is the single cup espresso moka pot which is the smallest of all the stove top espresso makers. The jet boil pot adapter WILL NOT work with the single cup moka [...]

Agilent IDP-7 Not Pressurizing after Tip Seal Change

So after a tip seal change on my Agilent IDP-7 scroll pump I could not reach pressure aka there was a leak somewhere. None of the guided maintenance tutorial videos or written instructions mention one EXTREMELY important element. There is a small O-ring on the scroll housing that easily pops off when first opening up [...]

Freeze Dryer Pumps- Scroll Pump

I have been freeze drying for around 4 years now which is long enough to predate Stay Fresh and Blue Alpine freeze dryers. In that time I have upgraded my vacuum pump system from the Harvest Right (Scroll Labs) white oil free scroll pump. Let me start by saying that if you just begin to [...]

DIY Drape Baton

here is a an easy fix to a custom issue. Supplies wooden dowel sand paper Foam brush applicator D-ring (True Value, Ace Hardware) Silver lanyard metal clips (Joann’s, micheals, HobbyLobby) wood stain Polyurethane for wood pliers needle nose pliers Leather string For a 5/8” dowel I used a 1” D-Ring which I sourced from True [...]

Roborock Qrevo Slim Water Leak- Broken Internal Inlet Valve Housing Fixed

Roborock Qrevo Slim is leaking water inside of the vacuum unit its self. I have made several requests to Roborock warranty department for the repair manuals and guides for my unit. Roborock has dug in their heels and is denying me my legal access under Oregons right to repair act ORS SB 1596 CH 69. [...]

Gas Fireplace Troubleshooting- Ignitor

My Lopi Radiant gas fireplace insert has been installed for 4 years now. Every year I do multiple cleanings on the blower motor fins but this is the first time I have needed to do this extensive of troubleshooting. If you hear high pitch buzzing or grinding when the blower motor turns on then this [...]

5 Gallon Bucket Portable Compost Toilet

⚠️ Important Note for Women!!! After testing this at home for a few days and making necessary funnel changes I can admit that as a female nurse I do not suggest this as a good hygienic solution for women. Especially if being shared by a spouse or children. Not even in an emergency situation would [...]