TL;DR
What did Akita (@PwnProblems) use Gemini for?
A composite door's lock was sticking so much it had to be forced, so the owner uploaded photos of the door and hinges to Gemini, which told them what to adjust to realign it. They made the adjustments and the door was fixed, without paying for a call-out.
What they did
The lock on their composite door was sticking so badly they had to force it to lock. They took pictures of the door and hinges and uploaded them to Gemini, which told them what to tweak to bring the door back into line.
How it went
They made the adjustments and the door was fixed, without paying for a call-out.
"Just fixed my compsite door using Gemini, saved myself a call out fee."
— Akita (@PwnProblems)
Worth knowing
- Hinge and keep adjustments differ by door brand, so check the door maker's guide too. If the door is still under warranty, or the frame or glass is damaged, call the installer instead of adjusting it yourself.
- Price check: Google Gemini: free plan; Google AI Plus: US$4.99/month (checked Nov 8, 2026).
Try it yourself
Paste this into a chatbot, then add your own details underneath.
My [type of door, e.g. composite or uPVC] front door's lock sticks and I have to force the handle to lock it. Here are photos of the whole door, the hinges and the lock and strike plate: [attach]. Tell me what's most likely out of line, which adjustment to try first with which tool, how far to turn it, and how to check whether it worked. Tell me when I should stop and call a locksmith instead.
Original post
See Akita (@PwnProblems)'s original post on X → (Nov 13, 2026)
Filed under Images & Design hacks
Sources
- Akita (@PwnProblems) on X, Nov 13, 2026 — the original post
- Google Gemini pricing — checked Nov 8, 2026