Compressing the springs (actually the pistons) isn’t too difficult. Just use a C-clamp pressing against the old brake pad, and open the cap to the brake fluid reservoir.

Habitat For Humanity is the real hardware store worth looking at.

Anywhere else is a last resort.

Obviously. That’s why they’re called parental controls.

If she asks, tell her Fox News went out of business. Very sad.

No, grandma. I’m not going to be an enabler for your Fox News addiction.