Friday, May 29, 2009

Innovation at its prime....maybe...not


A couple of weeks ago, the door to the storage on the balcony would not open. The handle would turn but the latch wouldn't open. So we had to open it using our innovative minds. We tried to take the bolts out. The middle one came out like it was dipped in oil but the other two had notches in the middle of them so a hammer and screw driver did not suffice. In total it took us fire for heat, WD40, vice grips, a rag, a coat hanger, a lighter, a phone book, a hammer, a card (like a credit card), bolts and a couple screw drivers. I won't even try to explain our ideas to open the door because it would be a novel... This door ruined my night. And no we couldn't pick the lock nor could we unscrew the handle. If you are faced with the same situation just bust the handle and kick the door in. You will save in both time and money. Enjoy this photo of innovating door opening tools....oh yea we also used newspaper and dental floss....stoopid door.

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