Gavin Turner

Been there. Dinner hits the stove and someone is melting down over homework and and then the knock. I try to be kind, but surprise visits turn the whole evening sideways. Friendly neighbors are great until they turn into a calendar event you never approved. It is not rude to set a rule. it is survival when schedules are tight. I started using one line every time: 'Evenings are family chaos. Please text first, and if I do not respond, it means it is not a good time.' Offer one or two times you actually can chat, like Saturday late morning or quick porch hellos before 6. If they drop by anyway, I do not open the door during the blocked hours. A small door sign that says 'On calls or with family. Please text first.' can soften it, but the real magic is consistency. You will probably have to repeat it a few times and it might feel awkward. It is still kinder than simmering resentment.

Measure the inside of the filter door lip to lip; you should get about 5.3 by 4.6 inches and roughly 1.2 inches depth including the soft rim, which confirms the right size... Before installing, remove any leftover felt or rubber liner, seat it flat, latch the door, and recheck after a couple runs as the gasket compresses.