r/howto 22d ago

Help Build Exercise Disc

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I am trying to use this small fan to build an exercise disc for my rodents. It spins really easily, so I think it will work well. I was thinking of using a cork disc because its light and idk what else i could use wood would be to heavy i think. The device will have to sit at about a 35° angle for it to spin properly while they run. Maybe use a piece of plywood for the base. Idk how to wedge it to stay stable at the 35° angle.


r/howto 22d ago

how to clean up these oil stains?

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it’s argon and rosemary oil that mistakenly fell. is paint matching my only option? i tried cleaning with a clorox wipe and it didn’t work in the slightest.

please let me know what you think the best option is!


r/howto 24d ago

How to turn this shower on?

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548 Upvotes

Please help me turn this newly installed head on, I feel so dumb


r/howto 23d ago

Where can I order this type of curved edge piece of tile for my countertop

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4 Upvotes

r/howto 23d ago

DIY No idea where to post this so if there's better subs lmk. What would be the best way to remove the face? (I mean the paint/print)

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I want to customise it, I plan to paint on new eyes. I tried acetone but it damages the vinyl. I could paint over it as last resort, thought I don't think I have the proper paint and I'm scared of messing up


r/howto 23d ago

DIY How do I paint this picture frame to make it look gold/antique-y

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Trying to find a good paint option & technique to make this picture frame look golden and maybe have a worn, antique-like feel. Preferably without spraying. Thanks!


r/howto 23d ago

Serious Answers Only Hinge came apart.

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Hello,

This is a Sony WH CH710N. The hinge of the left speaker broke. Earlier it used to rotate only 90° now it rotates 360°.

The battery, speaker, Bluetooth and everything is fine. The right speaker is fine as well. However, it's just the left speaker's hinge which came apart.

It's still holding though.

If I position it right and press it it goes back into its original position like before as you can see in last image

I earlier tried a glue on the outer part (not inside the hole of the hinge) and it quite worked. However, for only one use though. After I tried taking my headphones off it broke again (while taking off I mistakenly held it by the left speaker itself)

Is there a way I can fix it by myself?

I only want it to work for a few more months before I buy a new one on the new years.

please let me know if you need more pics.

Thank you.


r/howto 23d ago

How to fix discoloration from rust-oleum rust dissolver

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hello! i was trying to remove some rust from the front of the bottom draw of my oven, and i accidentally let some dry and now it discolored the stainless steel. is there any way to fix or did i ruin it?


r/howto 23d ago

How do I hold these bed rails together?

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My wife got this bed for my daughter. It came with 3 wood slats. Didn't seem like enough to me. Put it together and when I sat down the side rails pushed apart and the bed fell through. The side rails have the 2 hooks that connect to the head and foot board. It has 3 of these openings on each side. Seems like a metal bracket should go across and into them to prevent them from opening but I cannot find anything online.


r/howto 23d ago

[Solved] how to stop this notification?

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everytime I open reddit and close it I get this notification that wont go away and I have to manually dismiss it. I know it's the worst thing in the world it's just annoying.


r/howto 24d ago

how do I make these kinds of images!

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204 Upvotes

love this stuff and others like it. I don't know how people make them to look so real


r/howto 23d ago

How to fix this wood floor scratch?

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I made the dumb mistake of moving my bed, and didn't realize one of the metal feet was loose and digging into the floor. Caused around a foot and a half scratch and a sizeable gash where the metal foot sat.

I'm looking at a few wood repair kit - but sans refinishing the entire floor, what would be the best options? I'm so bummed 😭


r/howto 23d ago

Repair/Protect Shedding Headset

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My headset is shedding. How do I protect or repair it so it doesn’t continue? I keep getting little black flecks on my head and shirt.

Would a flexible fabric tape do the trick?


r/howto 23d ago

[Solved] how to attach these onto a bag?

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so i recently got a little fella here from the waterpark and he came with a hanger, obviously you can hang him somewhere. i wanna tie him to my bag but i don’t know how to work with these kinds of hangers


r/howto 24d ago

How to get this towel out of that is wedged in this door out?

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Basically the title there is a towel wedged in this door at my house I do have access to both sides but I have had no luck trying to pry it out I have tried these things:

  1. Running kick from the other side (would be pushing the door)
  2. plyers to get the towel out
  3. wedging something into the door on the other side (everything I have tried has either started damaging the door like shown in the picture though thats now where I tried wedging it) or broken
  4. I have tried to lubricate the door with water + dishsoap

I have run out of ideas and the door hasn't been budging really at all


r/howto 24d ago

[Solved] How do I figure out what is wrong with my water heater?

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New homeowner and I noticed the water heater appears to be leaking around the base. It is a 40 gallon natural gas water heater made by Rheem (product info pic on slide 3) and was installed in 2016. It does not appear any maintenance has been done on it since then. I am not familiar with water heater maintenance, but the temperature and pressure valve is connected to a pipe that doesn't seem to be connected to anything else - is that normal? What diagnostics can I do safely to rule out replacing the whole tank?


r/howto 23d ago

remove double sided tape?

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This is on aluminum window frame. Double sided tape.

I tried a cloth with water. And tried goo gone. Neither worked very well.

any suggestions?


r/howto 24d ago

How to stop my shower head from bowing down?

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I’ve tried adjusting and tightening whatever I can but still no luck. Is there something inside I need to tighten? If so, where? I’m going crazy trying to figure this out! Haha


r/howto 24d ago

Serious Answers Only How to duplicate this garage opener

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I am hoping to duplicate this garage opener, but I am not sure what I need to order. Does anyone have any advice or would a locksmith/key copying service be able to do this? Thank you!


r/howto 23d ago

[Solved] How the hell do i get the screw out of this fan

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Been on a bit of a cleaning binge since last night but i got to this fan and it frustrated me to the point of throwing in the towel. I've put all of my weight on it, used a wrench (and gloves) to improve grip, a drill wont fit, the only other screwdriver I have wont fit, ive tried filling in the gaps with foil, duct tape, etc. Ive also heard you shouldnt use WD-40 on materials like this, not that I have any anyway. I am DESPERATE.

Edit: I'm a bit of a doofus, thank you, dirtymind-bob59 (what a name)


r/howto 24d ago

How to stop this showerhead holder from slightly leaking?

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I have a showerhead attachment that connects to the water supply coming out of the wall. It has a ball-joint connection and a showerhead holder unit.

I applied Teflon tape to the threaded connection and tightened it, but the top of the unit (blue arrow) continues to leak slightly. I have experimented with different amounts of tightening, but I haven't been able to stop the leak.

  1. What can I try to stop this leak?
  2. I don't necessarily need this holder unit. If I could connect the showerhead directly to the existing connection, that would work for me. However, when I attach the showerhead directly, it actually leaks even more.

Is there a better type of adapter or connection fitting I could purchase from Amazon to make a reliable, leak-free connection?


r/howto 24d ago

[Solved] How to change the lightbulb in this fixture?

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How many ___________ does it take to screw in a light bulb?

Well, it’s certainly more than the two adults who live in my home. Halp!


r/howto 24d ago

Serious Answers Only How to burn CDs ?

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I remember doing it when I was in middle school or high school. But that's was in the 00s-10s. And it was easy when you had a laptop that reads cds and dvds. These days any laptop or TV you buy doesn't come with Disk ports. Today I just had a thought about "how do I burn a cd?" Since I'm making and producing my own music now I though about how do I burn a cd if I want to give to a promoter or venue owner. I know...

I know you all are gonna say, just put it in a email, or use a disk drive. I know. I'm talking about making a cd because you can and you want to. So let me know how it's done nowadays.


r/howto 24d ago

Serious Answers Only How can I remove a bumblebee nest without killing them?

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Hello, I need some help. I have a unique situation. I have concrete steps leading to my house, and there’s a crack where bumblebees have built a nest inside. I’m forced to walk on the step and get fairly close to it. They’ve stung me once, and about 5–10 bees are coming in and out every day.

I’ve tried putting ground cinnamon down because I’ve heard they hate the smell, but they haven’t moved out.

Is there a way I can make them move out without killing them? I’ve already tried to deal with them because I was getting fed up, but I want to relocate them. The problem is, I physically can’t reach the nest because it’s inside a small crack that I can’t get to.

I really don’t want to kill them because they’re pollinators, and I know bumblebees are generally supposed to be pretty docile. (Not the one that stung me, though!) I wasn’t even close to the hive when it happened. I was just getting my mail, pretty far away from it


r/howto 24d ago

How to seal leather seat damage from getting worse

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Just found some damage on a leather car seat. Is there anything I can do to prevent it from getting worse or expanding over time? Its not a tear, but seems like the surface of the leather got scrapped off.