Question: Can you tell me how to pull down the cover of the overhead exhaust fan/light in the commode area of the master bathroom? It should be simple, but am afraid I might break it. It needs a lightbulb replacement.
Answer: The unit you are describing sounds like a Braun. The lens on this unit is held in place by two tabs projecting out of opposing sides that snap into the fan housing. Take a medium flat bladed screwdriver and insert it into the space between the housing and the lens and pry gently. If you are on one of the two sides with the tabs, you will see the tab come out of the slot. If you don’t see the tab, try the next side. When the gap opens to about one quarter of an inch you will feel the lens disengage from the housing and drop down, exposing the light bulb. You can now replace the bulb and snap the lens back into place.
Reader supplies additional information on paint match
The original paint described by the homeowner in the Sept 10SunDay was ICI – Dulux Semi Gloss – Antique White. The Manufacturer (Now a division of PPG) makes a matching formula as Glidden Professional 1407v Diamond 350 – F43YY 78/053. This can be purchased from the Glidden Professional Paint Center located at 2000 Irving Park Road, Hanover Park, IL Phone: (630) 830-2440. They will deliver to Del Webb for a $20 delivery charge.
Question: I would like to give new life to my genuine wicker chairs. I thought spray-painting them white might be the answer. I’m thinking this is a bigger job than I’m capable of completing. Would you know of a service that would handle spray painting in a professional way? Would the cost be astronomical to the point where I should go back to the original plan and spray them myself?
Answer: There are several body shops in town that spray paint cars every day. If you pick a day when they are painting a white car you might get a deal.
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