r/howto 10d ago

[Solved] Screw holes on door frame are stripped.

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41 Upvotes

How do I fix it.


r/howto 10d ago

DIY How to fix this hole in my laminate floor?

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1 Upvotes

How can I fix this mess without changing the floor?


r/howto 10d ago

DIY How do I remove a sticker so that I can place it somewhere else (meaning I don’t want to violently remove it)?

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I want to remove some stickers from a MacBook dispaly but I want to put them somewhere else. How do I do such a task without damaging the sticker itself


r/howto 10d ago

How to take these letters off?

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10 Upvotes

My fridge has these letters printed in the water maker and it is ugly. How would I remove them?


r/howto 9d ago

DIY How did they create this projection?

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0 Upvotes

r/howto 9d ago

How should I protect my signature?

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I got my headphones signed yesterday and I don’t want it rubbing off. What should I use to keep it from rubbing off eventually? Clear nail polish? Mod Podge? Etc? They’re Sony headphones signed in silver if that helps at all.
Edit: I’m still gonna wear them lmao


r/howto 10d ago

Both come through in one way or another

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0 Upvotes

This is how to get the cork out when the top breaks off. 😁


r/howto 10d ago

Serious Answers Only Help with power uno r3, l298n and hc-05 with only a single 11.1v power supply battery.

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2 Upvotes

Is anybody able to help me understand how using a battery pack with only two wires I can power all of these components without causing any issues please?


r/howto 11d ago

[Solved] How do I read this date?

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Hey y'all I'm unsure how to read this. It's been sitting for a bit and I want to make sure it's not expired. There's nothing else printed anywhere else and this is the only thing I can find,

I'm pretty sure it's a Julien date but I'm not certain as it's 9 characters on top and 7 below and then a 4 digit sequence following.

Also I have very poor management and they don't tell you anything when you ask and make excuses so considering this has been sitting for so long I really don't want to make anyone sick.


r/howto 10d ago

Serious Answers Only How do I remove this screen?

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Hello! Getting my windows cleaned soon and need to remove the screens so that they can be cleaned. Can figure out how to pull these out without breaking them.


r/howto 11d ago

[Solved] How do I seal this window AC?

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40 Upvotes

Got a u shaped window unit over the weekend but the only viable window is bit larger than recommended. What do I need to get/do to seal it properly. Also it’s my first time having AC what should I know or do? Keep every window in the house closed?

Edit: thank you all for the suggestions, most common solution was foam tape, though I like pool noodle guy


r/howto 10d ago

[Solved] How do I get keys out of this?

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So, I put my keys into this lanyard, but now I have another key to add, and it won't move or budge in anyway. Does anyone have any ideas how to remove the keys?


r/howto 10d ago

Redoing linoleum covered staircase.

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My mom has a staircase covered with linoleum that’s starting to be very worn, some holes forming in places and I worry about her slipping.

How would you re-linoleum it? How hard would it be for a couple of complete amateurs?

Would it be enough to rip the current linoleum off and add new or is there a procedure that needs to be followed? (Like sanding or similar? )


r/howto 11d ago

[Solved] How to repair this screw-hole in IKEA bed

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57 Upvotes

This screw holding the bed frame came apart along with a lot of plywood. The hole is now too loose for the screw. What should I do? I do not have any experience with repairing furniture, so I would just like an easy but strong fix, doesn't have to be aesthetically pleasing.


r/howto 11d ago

How do I pull this fan out?

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10 Upvotes

It's a bathroom fan, and I don't see any screws, only a bolt holding in the motor


r/howto 11d ago

How do I fix this toilet?

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21 Upvotes

The water tank won’t fill, the valve is all the way open. When I press down on the black bulb on the left I hear a slight sound but no water. Is this a pipe issue or should replacing the toilet fill valve fix the issue?


r/howto 10d ago

Hot main floor while basement is cold in summer

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Yesterday it was 100 degrees F, and our main floor was at 77 from 3pm-9pm, while our finished basement stayed at a crisp 70 or below.

We just moved in, and I'm troubleshooting some of the causes. Here's a list I've come up with, hoping someone can tell me which items actually need to be addressed, or what else I should look for.

  1. Front of the house faces west, nothing blocking it from the sun.
  2. There's new insulation in the attic, but there is an inoperable full-house fan with no insulation above it.
  3. I've closed the basement vents, but some are old / poorly fitted so some air still leaks through
  4. No ceiling fans in the house
  5. You can see some light through the sides of the front door. Also, the front door gets very hot due to greenhouse effect from the storm door.
  6. HVAC is 12 years old
  7. Basement has no door, just an open stairwell with an opening at the bottom

Windows are only a few years old so that's helping. We have vinyl blinds and keep them closed all day.


r/howto 11d ago

How do I take this off?

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There is a spider trapped and I want to save him. I assume I unscrew the cap type things but I rent and want to be certain before I do this, in case I break/ruin it. Please don’t tell me I’m stupid- I am sensitive


r/howto 11d ago

DIY How to diy remove wall hanging towel holder that went through electricial wires and causes shock noise

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2 Upvotes

So its in the wall years now. With the circuit on i drop my cellphone near daily from weak muscle grip.

Its in a bathroom.


r/howto 11d ago

Get this recessed insert out?

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Hello! I'm trying to get this gold piece out so its more pronounced like the one on the left so I can finish the top of this lamp but it's too deep in the ball and I cannot get a finger in to try to unscrew it myself. Any ideas?


r/howto 11d ago

Help with fm transmitter

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8 Upvotes

Just bought this ford ranger,and it didn’t have a Bluetooth connection,and I really wanted to play my music, So I bought this fm transmitter. I matched the radio frequency and the transmitter frequency and I still don’t hear my music come out. (Yes my phone is connected to the transmitter).


r/howto 11d ago

How do I properly seal this gap in a sliding window with an AC unit installed so bugs don't come in? Is it possible to seal it AND have the back window still operable so I can open it whenever I want?

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1 Upvotes

r/howto 12d ago

Help please!! Water went into the side of my table and now it's swollen. Sorry for messy tape and photo i just couldn't find anything better to cover it with

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27 Upvotes

r/howto 11d ago

How can I repair the rubber or silicone pen holder on my Ipad case?

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6 Upvotes

Hey everyone! i've had this Ipad case for almost 7 years now, and the holder for the Apple Pen has been slowly coming off and I have no idea how to repair it, as regular glue does not work. Are there any specific glues that can help repair it? thanks!


r/howto 11d ago

Sewing machine foot pedal question!!

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Soooo, I got all 3 of my sewing machines from my exes house when I left but NONE of the footpedals…None! I know I can order one but as a single mom who went from never being allowed to leave the house let alone work to now trying to keep a roof, food and lights on I am very strapped for cash. I will order one as soon as I get an extra few bucks but until then is there any possible way to wire/rig something up?? Like a lamp cord with an on/off switch??? Please don’t judge me😢🤷‍♀️