Archive for the ‘Do It Yourself (DIY)’ Category

What watch repair tool do I need to change the crystal on a vintage Omega watch?

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
JK asked:


I have a 1950s 18K gold Omega watch with a cracked acrylic crystal. I see a few authentic Omega replacement crystals in the same size for sale online, and several different tools, I’m just wondering which tool is the best (but not too expensive) and if there are any “tricks” to doing it. I am pretty handy with the basics of clock repair etc., so don’t bother answering if you are a watch repair shop employee and just going to tell me take it to a professional. For that same cost I can buy the part & tools and have the tools left over for future use.

How do you put an air conditioner in a garage without windows?

Monday, April 7th, 2008
Richard Z asked:


I have a TV in the garage to watch sports but it gets hot in the summer. Portable cooling units are too expensive and don’t work well.