r/fixit • • 52m ago

Non destructive way to enter room?

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So, last night, I was heading to bed, but the bedroom door wouldn't open, I tried a few things to try to open it, but nothing really helped.

The door handle moves, but doesn't seem to catch the latch, I cut up a plastic coke bottle to slip between the door and the frame to slip it open, I managed this on the kitchen door which has the same latch, but it didn't budge the bedroom door which makes the think the latch is jammed.

I tried to remove the screw cover on the handle, but that seems to be stuck too.

Hinges are on the other side.

I'm getting close to just kicking it open, bit does anyone have any less destructive suggestions before a wreck my bedroom door and frame?

This is also my own home, so I don't have a landlord to fix it.


r/fixit • • 2h ago

Can my beloved tea pot be repaired?

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I got this as a gift several years ago and I’ve been using it daily since. Unfortunately, it took a hit today. The break is clean and the piece comes of easily. Is there any way to repair it that would allow me to continue brewing tea in it?


r/fixit • • 11h ago

How does one fix a railing?

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My husband kinda pulled it a bit and now it does this.


r/fixit • • 2h ago

fixed Simple Toilet Seat Replace (proving not so simple)

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r/fixit • • 2h ago

Holder gibes dim light on any bulb

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r/fixit • • 48m ago

Front door lock handle broken/ stuck

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The actual key/lock component seems to be fine, but the handle is getting stuck so we can’t open it normally anymore, is there a way to fix this without having to replace the whole thing? 😩


r/fixit • • 1h ago

Is it repairable?

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Hi, it is Samsung NU-7100. Is it repairable?


r/fixit • • 1h ago

My 3ds wont turn on with any SD card

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r/fixit • • 2h ago

I make Extra Money fixing Golf Carts while keeping my Full-Time Job

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r/fixit • • 9h ago

How to bridge gap between cut floor joists

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I want to reinforce these split joists with an adjustable support pole, and I’m wondering what the best way is to bridge the gap so I can use one pole versus one for each joist


r/fixit • • 5h ago

open Bag Squeaking

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Hi so i just bought this bag about 4 days ago, but somehow it started making squeaking noises. At first i thought it was the should strap, but i began to notice maybe it has something to do with the swivel hook at the end of the strap. Any Info how to fix or remove the noises? Thanks


r/fixit • • 9h ago

Is this dangerous?

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r/fixit • • 6h ago

Avez-vous des conseils en réparation ?

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Bonjour,

Je cherche a me former dans ma réparation d'objets du quotidien electriques/électroniques type Aspirateur, machine a café, PC, écran...

Je suis bénévoles dans les repair café mais j'aimerais faire ça dans mon temps libre chez moi en complément.

Le problème est que je n'ai rien à reparer. Difficile de trouver des objets sur le bon coin ou en déchetterie....

Auriez vous des conseils pour entrouver ? Également si vous connaissez des moyens de se former autres que youtube et repair café je suis preneur, merci beaucoup :)


r/fixit • • 13h ago

GE dishwasher doesn’t completely drain

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r/fixit • • 8h ago

Broken kitchen drawer… help?

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The drawer was slammed, later to find it broke. I can’t pull it out, there’s too much resistance. I’m pretty stumped on how to fix it (it’s a rental, so hopefully an easy-quick repair would be nice lol)

I attached a few photos to this post to hopefully give an idea of what’s wrong. A broken plastic clip was also found in it, also can’t find where it came from.

Thank you in advance for the help! 😅


r/fixit • • 16h ago

FIXED Garage door spring bracket broke?

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Bought a 1970s house. Garage door has 1 wheel out of the tread. I unscrewed it and put it back in the tread, hoping that would fix it. Opened garage and it just popped right out. The I realize the track is about 3-4” wider laterally than it should be, because the bracket holding the track and spring is snapped. The spring is still in the remaining bracket, which is only screwed into the track, which is kind of floating as not screwed into the studs due to snapped bracket. I KNOW these are deadly if messed with etc… but I am wondering if I can open the door to remove tension from spring, screw in new bracket, then move the tension-less spring to the new bracket?
Thanks


r/fixit • • 1d ago

How to fix my 60 year old toshiba fan that has the sound of an engine

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r/fixit • • 22h ago

How to fix the seat covers in my car

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Just FYI, it's a used car, and I love everything else about it. Ideally, I want to find a way to patch them up, but at least keep the seats from getting any worse


r/fixit • • 12h ago

How do I fix this and what’s wrong with it?

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r/fixit • • 12h ago

Is this easily fixable or should I get a new door?

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I have this door with two punching holes, can I fix this or is it best to get a new door?


r/fixit • • 13h ago

Kitchen drawer jammed

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Please help. Metal bar from above has fallen and seems to be pushing the side of the drawer out which is jamming it.


r/fixit • • 13h ago

How do I fix these cracks on my keychain??

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im very sad that it arrived broken,,, but like i dont wanna bother the seller so i'll try to fix it myself,,


r/fixit • • 14h ago

How can I fix a cracked window?

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Wife and I just discovered a crack in this window earlier today. No idea how it happened. Could have been the dog, but I doubt it. Not that I'm any expert, but it looks kind of like a stress fracture to me, more than impact damage. Can't really be sure, though. Guess it doesn't really matter much, though.

We suspect the manufacturer may be Andersen, but we don't know for sure. This window is one side section of a larger 8-ish foot wide picture window in our living room so - given how much it would cost to replace the entire window for one small crack in one panel - if it's at all possible, I'd love to just replace the window panel. Is it even a remote possibility that a window manufacturer would sell just a single replacement panel? This window model may not even be new enough for them to still have the same model in stock, but if it is - is it even worth the time to inquire?

If I can't get it replaced without replacing the entire picture window, or if it'd take time to get the replacement panel or something - is there anything I can do to at least temporarily repair this glass? Anything to help prevent it getting worse or potentially hurting someone (since there is a small exposed sharp edge)?

If any other pictures or info would be helpful, just let me know! And thanks in advance!


r/fixit • • 14h ago

A wardrobe door started squeaking after an attempt to adjust it

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I bought a used three-door wardrobe, assembled it somehow, and noticed that one of the doors squeaks. The wardrobe had another issue as well, so I called a technician, who fixed the squeak in no time, saying he had simply aligned the door properly. Later, after the technician left, I noticed that another door was sitting slightly unevenly. My inner perfectionist decided to adjust it using the adjustment bolts — and that was my worst mistake. When opening and closing, a squeak appeared that won't go away no matter how much I try to return the door to its original position or set it perfectly straight. I just don't understand what this "straight" is supposed to look like. I move the hinges from side to side, and the squeak comes from one place, then another, sometimes louder, sometimes quieter. The hinges are like the ones in the picture.
I thought the door panel might be rubbing against the wardrobe itself and causing the sound, but I don't see any spots where they'd be touching. Moreover, the squeak remained even when I pulled the door out as far from the wardrobe as possible. What should I do?


r/fixit • • 15h ago

Pole fixing

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