How To Open Attic Door Without String

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How to open attic door without string.

You ll also need a long rod this one is 3 ft. Using the new eye bolt push it through the same hole the cord was in and tighten the bolt firmly on the inside of the stairs. First step remove the cord. First get the hardware needed an eye hook and and a regular hook.

Slip the washer over the bolt until it rests on the back end screw head and then twist the toggle over the. It s hidden away and no more ugly cord. Use an electric screwdriver to drive screws in the framing as well. If you are installing a pull down set of stairs follow instructions that came with the unit.

Often it s a board that is just sitting on a narrow edge and it will open it when you push up on it. Replace an attic pull string with a hook. Buy the largest washer you can get without it being able to slip off of the back end. You need a ladder because that kind doesn t have one built in.

It was easy but i used pliers to finish screwing it in all the way. I store the dowel pull in the bathroom closet so it s easy to find when i need it. Nail this framing into place around the perimeter of the attic access opening. Figure out how your cord is attached and cut it off.

In home improvements quick projects on 02 21 17. I also use the dowel to push the attic door back up to the ceiling. Use leveling tools to install the stairs so they will easily open and close without jamming. Be careful not to let your attic stairs close or it will be very difficult to open them at this point.

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