| Four Seasons Hemet Herald | JANUARY 2019 | 7
HOW TO FIX A LOOSE DOOR HANDLE
Look at the handle on the inside of the door (the side that you stand on when you open it inwards). Rotate the
handle until you will see a very small hole (1/16 inch diameter) at the base of the handle. Take an ice pick or a
meat fork that has two tines (prongs) about 3/4 in. apart (or a similar object with a small point). Inside the hole
there is a trigger which will release the handle. Stick the ice pick (or fork tines) into the hole, you will feel it press
against the trigger, at the same time pull the handle out away from the door. Now remove the round (about 2 ½
in.) cover plate. If it is stuck use a chisel or a screwdriver to pry it away from the door (there should be a small
cut-out in which to insert the screwdriver). There will be two screws that need to be tightened with a Phillips
screwdriver. Replace the cover plate, then slip the handle back on and it should snap in place when the trigger
engages again.
Handyman Tips:
We would be remiss if
we did not thank the Four
Seasons community for
their support of our request
for homemade baked goods
and other treats for the
Marines at 29 Palms.
We delivered the 10 boxes
of baked goods and treats.
Your generous
contributions this year
and over the years are
responsible for many
grateful faces at 29 Palms
Marine Corps base.
Thank you!
Thank you
