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potatoguy mbin.potato-guy.space potatoguy@mbin.potato-guy.space
Joined: 2026-02-09
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Why didn't you lubricate your doors and windows?

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DagwoodIII piefed.social DagwoodIII@piefed.social
Joined: 2025-06-17
#2 · Quote Reply

Why should I make it easy for burglars to sneak in?

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Rhynoplaz lemmy.world Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world
Joined: 2023-07-07
#3 · Quote Reply

Ninja proof

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SurfinBird lemmy.ca SurfinBird@lemmy.ca
Joined: 2023-07-13
#4 · Quote Reply

Oh shoot I forgot to do that literally ever.

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hobata lemmy.ml hobata@lemmy.ml
Joined: 2025-05-06
#5 · Quote Reply

I'm not doing it trough my back door, so there is no need for lub.

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TrackinDaKraken lemmy.world DarrinBrunner@lemmy.world
Joined: 2025-02-26
#6 · (edited) Quote Reply

I'm not sure how to do it. Seriously, the windows screech when I open and close them, but I've never taken the time to figure out how to disassemble them to clean and lube them. It's on my list of things I need to do. Also, I have two windows in my living room blocked off with panels, and I discovered last summer that one of them has a cracked pane, so I need to take care of that, too.

Doors are easy, and I take care of them so they don't squeak, and last year I repaired and painted the exterior door jambs.

EDIT: I searched and found a video on how to take apart my window, it's easy enough, once you know how.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGllbSIZam8

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potatoguy mbin.potato-guy.space potatoguy@mbin.potato-guy.space
Joined: 2026-02-09
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I'm not sure how to do it. Seriously, the windows screech when I open and close them, but I've never taken the time to figure out how to disassemble them to clean and lube them. It's on my list of things I need to do. Also, I have two windows in my living room blocked off with panels, and I discovered last summer that one of them has a cracked pane, so I need to take care of that, too. Doors ar...

@DarrinBrunner@lemmy.world

I just use a spray oil (micro oil? idk) on the rails and door hinges and sometimes on the key hole (rarely), it may be a not good option, but I do once a year and it always works. But I'm not a technician.

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5714 lemmy.dbzer0.com 5714@lemmy.dbzer0.com
Joined: 2023-07-31
#8 · Quote Reply

I already fit through without lube, thanks for the tip though.

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Aeri lemmy.world Aeri@lemmy.world
Joined: 2024-04-05
#9 · Quote Reply

The squeaky hinge gets the grease. I actually do if I notice one is noisy. WD40 silicone lubricant, which is actually a lubricant unlike regular WD40. (Other products are available)

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reagansrottencorpse lemmy.ml reagansrottencorpse@lemmy.ml
Joined: 2024-03-19
#10 · Quote Reply

I'm lazy.

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FreshParsnip lemmy.ca FreshParsnip@lemmy.ca
Joined: 2025-07-02
#11 · Quote Reply

All of the lubricant was made in the Untied States by scientologists

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