Hi. I've been a Jane Pratt fan even before Sassy. So finding you on sub stack really made me happy.
Responding to the open plea for a girlfriend for Ben, I've fixed up about 80 couples who are married. So chances are good that I have a friend or a niece or someone's daughter or a client who might be the perfect match for Ben.
Regarding oiling the hinges on the doors, here are two questions: what kind of oil does one use for this? As a 63-year-old retired fine jeweler whose boyfriend moved away, I'm now the handyman of my house. WD-40? Or something else?
And where exactly on or in the hinge does the oil go? The door of my house into the garage just started sounding like I commit murder every time I open it. Your tips are timely and helpful.
I'm thinking of starting a matchmaking business. The dating sites continue to get more and more ick. Maybe I should start a blog about it.
Are you mad that I said it here? Sorry!!! I didn't say you NEED a girlfriend. I'm half kidding when I say it anyway because you can get one on your own clearly. But my point was that I want to find you a worthy one. Love you!
That just made my whole month. That's so sweet. Any really wonderful women reading this, take note of how adorably kind and sensitive my brother is. I'm not joking!
Regular household oil--like "3-IN-ONE" is best. If you don't want to pull the pin, just rub it in the cracks between the two parts (use a glove if you want). Then move the door back nd forth several times, and do it again. Then wipe of any excess with a paper towel.
If you are buying oil, get one with an extendable spout; it can be very handy. Also, never store the oil on its side. They all leak slowly from my experience.
There is so much fascinating stuff in this one comment! I'll leave it to Ben to answer all the stuff about oiling the hinges because I have no idea but the questions are good. You and I go so far back it's amazing! How did you know me before sassy? And I consider myself a good matchmaker because I've produced three solid marriages that have lasted, but you have way outdone me. Let's hook you up and get you in business for sure. I loved hearing from you!
Amen to this oil question - I will use EVOO today on my gate hinges if you tell me I don't need to a whole thing of WD-40. Thank you for your service, Ben!
WD-40 is a poor lubricant. It evaporates very quickly. As I said in another comment, a regular household oil is best. But in a pinch, you can use mineral oil or vaseline. Evoo will probably work ok too. But you might get some ants on your hinges.
I think it’s a super good idea. There have to be more people than me who would never go on The Apps but aren’t meeting anyone in the wild either . I love the idea that one’s single hood isn’t a product of their/my ineptitude but rather a lack of a talented Matchmaker. I feel less undesirable already lol
I keep telling this one friend that if she were in a bigger pond , dudes would go after her. I consistently site Minneapolis as this place . Where dudes aren’t lame. I have no info to back it up other than seeing a lot of old people in Carhartts at an anarchist puppet show (Barebones) there and thinking, “People are very cool in MN”
The number of single men greatly exceeds the number of single women here. Good for her and bad for me.... I need to go to DC, where the opposite is true.
can you recommend the best way to clean your fans ? i find so many of the smaller fans don’t even have easy screws to find to open for cleaning. in fact on two of them i can’t even find the screws. it’s frustrating bc they get so dirty
That's another thing thst annoys me--when manufacturers make it hard to fix, or in this case, clean their products. Sometimes the screws are hidden behind a sticker--even a logo. But it may be a snap fit. If you are determined, you can unsnap it by cramming something flat and strong in the cracks--even a butter knife can work. If you manage to get it open, go ahead and oil it while you are there. Good luck!
I think you mean the screws but there could be a part named acres and I certainly wouldn't know. Thanks for answering all these questions and being so generous with your knowledge overall!
Mine are filthy too and I can't imagine that's healthy to keep recirculating all of that dusty stringy looking junk. So I look forward to Ben's answer to this one also. Thanks!
Hi. I've been a Jane Pratt fan even before Sassy. So finding you on sub stack really made me happy.
Responding to the open plea for a girlfriend for Ben, I've fixed up about 80 couples who are married. So chances are good that I have a friend or a niece or someone's daughter or a client who might be the perfect match for Ben.
Regarding oiling the hinges on the doors, here are two questions: what kind of oil does one use for this? As a 63-year-old retired fine jeweler whose boyfriend moved away, I'm now the handyman of my house. WD-40? Or something else?
And where exactly on or in the hinge does the oil go? The door of my house into the garage just started sounding like I commit murder every time I open it. Your tips are timely and helpful.
I'm thinking of starting a matchmaking business. The dating sites continue to get more and more ick. Maybe I should start a blog about it.
Thank you.
Wait, Jane said I need a girlfriend? I do, actually but I'm a little embarrassed.
Are you mad that I said it here? Sorry!!! I didn't say you NEED a girlfriend. I'm half kidding when I say it anyway because you can get one on your own clearly. But my point was that I want to find you a worthy one. Love you!
Secretly, I'm glad you did... :)
That just made my whole month. That's so sweet. Any really wonderful women reading this, take note of how adorably kind and sensitive my brother is. I'm not joking!
She didn't say you need one. She said she wants to find you a good one. In a most loving sisterly way.
I'm hardwired to fix up every single single person wanting true love in their life. Only good can come from this.
Thank you for the oil recommendation. I will pay your kindness forward.
I know : ). Thanks. I'm in Minnesota but I'd travel for the right person : )
I'm just seeing this now and : You are AWESOME
Regular household oil--like "3-IN-ONE" is best. If you don't want to pull the pin, just rub it in the cracks between the two parts (use a glove if you want). Then move the door back nd forth several times, and do it again. Then wipe of any excess with a paper towel.
If you are buying oil, get one with an extendable spout; it can be very handy. Also, never store the oil on its side. They all leak slowly from my experience.
Great info I never would have known. I just thought WD40 was the longtime gold standard
There is so much fascinating stuff in this one comment! I'll leave it to Ben to answer all the stuff about oiling the hinges because I have no idea but the questions are good. You and I go so far back it's amazing! How did you know me before sassy? And I consider myself a good matchmaker because I've produced three solid marriages that have lasted, but you have way outdone me. Let's hook you up and get you in business for sure. I loved hearing from you!
Amen to this oil question - I will use EVOO today on my gate hinges if you tell me I don't need to a whole thing of WD-40. Thank you for your service, Ben!
WD-40 is a poor lubricant. It evaporates very quickly. As I said in another comment, a regular household oil is best. But in a pinch, you can use mineral oil or vaseline. Evoo will probably work ok too. But you might get some ants on your hinges.
Aw, thanks for being so sweet to my brother!
I think it’s a super good idea. There have to be more people than me who would never go on The Apps but aren’t meeting anyone in the wild either . I love the idea that one’s single hood isn’t a product of their/my ineptitude but rather a lack of a talented Matchmaker. I feel less undesirable already lol
The issue might be the distance. I do think a lot about moving.
I keep telling this one friend that if she were in a bigger pond , dudes would go after her. I consistently site Minneapolis as this place . Where dudes aren’t lame. I have no info to back it up other than seeing a lot of old people in Carhartts at an anarchist puppet show (Barebones) there and thinking, “People are very cool in MN”
The number of single men greatly exceeds the number of single women here. Good for her and bad for me.... I need to go to DC, where the opposite is true.
I love this beautiful attitude! May I set you up with my brother?? Just kidding!
can you recommend the best way to clean your fans ? i find so many of the smaller fans don’t even have easy screws to find to open for cleaning. in fact on two of them i can’t even find the screws. it’s frustrating bc they get so dirty
That's another thing thst annoys me--when manufacturers make it hard to fix, or in this case, clean their products. Sometimes the screws are hidden behind a sticker--even a logo. But it may be a snap fit. If you are determined, you can unsnap it by cramming something flat and strong in the cracks--even a butter knife can work. If you manage to get it open, go ahead and oil it while you are there. Good luck!
thank you ben ! i’ll let you know how i make out ! great advice !!
I think you mean the screws but there could be a part named acres and I certainly wouldn't know. Thanks for answering all these questions and being so generous with your knowledge overall!
Mine are filthy too and I can't imagine that's healthy to keep recirculating all of that dusty stringy looking junk. So I look forward to Ben's answer to this one also. Thanks!
oops, i fixed the typo :)
No prob - I do them all the time here - and thanks!
I was hoping for a different answer on the mice front, knowing full well that a snap trap does its job the best. Oh, well. Snap traps it is.
Me too! I asked Ben that question but he gave me that very detailed numbered list of reasons and I had to admit he was right
Great 👍