Barry Zakar
Handyman
Education
- John F Kennedy University, MBA, Marketing
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- wikiHow Brand Ambassador
- Creator of lrthomeservices.com
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- Board member, Benicia Kiwanis
- Little Red Truck Home Services Registered Trademark
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Co-authored Articles (119)
10 Ways to Remove a Stuck Screw
Unscrew the most stubborn screws with or without a toolkitStripped, or stuck, screws can quickly derail your projects! When removing a stuck screw, remain patient. When one method doesn’t work, don’t give up! Take a ...
How to Reprogram Your LiftMaster Garage Door Opener Motor
Unlink & relink your LiftMaster garage door remotes, Wi-Fi, or cameraIf you moved homes, got a new garage door or opener, or lost your remote or keyless entry code, you may have to reset your LiftMaster garage door opene...
How to Undo Zip Ties Without Breaking Them
Plus, how to free yourself from zip tie restraints in emergencies Cable ties typically come in two types: single-use and reusable. However, you can easily undo a single-use tie – without having to cut it open – so yo...
How to Program a Garage Door Opener to Your Car
Got a sleek new car with a built-in garage door opener, but not sure how to set it up? In recent years, plenty of newer cars have come with the convenience of garage door openers, often Homelink systems. Getting your bui...
How to
Remove Rivets
Removing a rivet may seem like a difficult task, but if you have the right tools, it’s actually really simple. For smaller rivets, use a drill bit to drive through the surface. For stubborn rivets that you can’t dril...
How to
Lock a Door Without a Lock
Looking for simple ways to secure a door without a lock? Whether you’re hoping to lock your house, apartment, or office door, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we'll cover the best ways to temporarily lock your...
How to
Unscrew a Screw Without a Screwdriver
It happens often enough that you don't have a screwdriver handy but really urgently need to remove a screw. Although using a screwdriver is the easiest and safest way to remove a screw, there are different methods that c...
How to
Build a Simple Wood Truss
Trusses are commonly used to provide support for roofs, bridges, and other expansive structures. To put together a simple wooden truss, you'll fasten a number of pre-cut beams into a chosen configuration inside a sturdy ...
How to Fix and Repair a Damaged Hollow Core Door
Hollow core doors are relatively easy to damage, but they’re even easier to fix. Instead of paying for a brand new door and going through the headache of hanging it, simply patch and refinish the damage! In this articl...
Reset a DSC Alarm System and Stop Beeping Fast
Is your DSC alarm going off, and you want it to stop? Or, maybe there’s a warning light flashing that you want to get rid of. Whether your alarm went off and you need to reset it or you’re trying to update the date a...
How to
Adjust a Garage Door Spring
Garage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease. A problem with the spring tension could cause the door to open or close unevenly, improperly, or at the wrong speed, and adjusti...
How to
Remove a Stuck Bolt
In most cases, you can remove a bolt by unscrewing the nut from the bolt with a wrench. If the bolt is rusted or otherwise stuck in place, however, you’ll need to find another way to remove the bolt. If the hexagonal s...
How to
Measure Chainsaw Chain
Chainsaw chains are sized in a very unique way. Instead of 1 size measurement, these chains have 3: the pitch, the gauge, and the number of drive links. Fortunately, these numbers are often easily located on the side of ...
How to
Build a Squirrel House
Many homeowners and garden enthusiasts do not appreciate squirrels. One way to protect your garden or your birdhouse is to provide a sanctioned area for squirrels. A squirrel house, built properly, will encourage squirre...
How to
Measure Chainsaw Bar Length
The bar on a chainsaw is the metal part that extends out from the body that the chain wraps around. If you need to determine the size of your chainsaw bar so you can get a replacement, there are easy ways to measure the ...
How to Remove Blinds
Take down any type of blinds quickly for repairs or replacements There are a lot of different blinds out there, and each one can have a different mounting system. The good news is that the basic steps are functionally un...
How to
Reset a Genie Garage Door Opener
Genie garage doors are known for their convenience and easy-to-use remotes. Unfortunately, this system becomes less simple when you need to sync or resync your remote. If you have a wireless keypad, you may also need to ...
How to Fix a Loose Screw That Won’t Tighten in Wood
Confidently repair wobbly wood screws with these 5 handy DIY methodsNo doubt about it—it’s super frustrating to have a screw that just spins in the hole when you’re trying to tighten up a door hinge or a table leg....
How to
Read a Screw Thread Callout
Screws come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, so thread callouts are used to help identify them. The first time you see a callout can be a little confusing, but it’s pretty straightforward once you know what the n...
How to
Hang the American Flag on a Wall
Hanging an American flag on a wall properly involves some attention to detail. Whether you display the flag horizontally or vertically, make sure the union, or the field of blue with stars, is on top and to your left. If...
