Category: Repair

Dryer Repair

Dryers have long-standardized designs. They have slightly different motors and brains but the mechanics are all very similar and have been for a long time. Almost any dryer with a top-cover lint trap will come apart almost exactly like this one. Dryers with a lint trap inside the door are slightly different but also standardized, […]

2026-10-16 6 min read

Building Ethernet Cables

Modern Ethernet cables are made up of 8 wires terminated with 8P8C connectors. The wires are twisted together in pairs to reduce crosstalk and to make it easier for transceivers on either end to reject common mode noise. Longer and higher speed cables may also use shielding to protect the entire cable and/or each individual […]

2026-09-16 6 min read