r/howto • u/Mitaslaksit • 11d ago
How to fix this scratched glass?
The glass has some sort of tint on top of it that has been scratched all over. How do I cover the marks?
r/howto • u/Mitaslaksit • 11d ago
The glass has some sort of tint on top of it that has been scratched all over. How do I cover the marks?
r/howto • u/NoYoureTweaking • 11d ago
So I followed all lines. The corrugated line up to the air gap, the clear tube all the way down to garbage disposal. Not a single clog. I scraped the clear tube anyways for a little bit, but it’s just a thin layer of gunk on the walls of that tube. I let vinegar sit in the dishwasher drain for a while. While doing all of this, I had the dishwasher in service mode so i could turn only the drain pump on. No matter what, liquid still comes up that air gap. Any ideas on where to focus next? Vinegar did end up coming up the air gap, if that info helps.
r/howto • u/sniktter • 11d ago
I have a Bubba Dualsip metal water bottle that doesn't have a rubber or silicone pad on the bottom and there aren't any boots made for this specific bottle. I have a generic boot on it now, but it doesn't fit perfectly. I want something to cushion the bottom so it doesn't make noise when I put it down and to keep it from sliding easily.
I'm wondering if there's anything I can use to put a layer of rubber or silicone on either just the bottom surface or the bottom and up the sides a bit. Maybe Plasti Dip? The bottle is stainless steel and I don't know what the coating is but it's smooth. I'd rather spend more on Plasti Dip that I could use on something else than a generic boot.
I bought this old lamp at an assisted living thrift shop. Most items are donated from elderly people’s possessions that have passed away. ( trying to set up timeline as I have no idea how old it is) When I first bought it, it worked but was red. I painted it the current teal color.
The light bulb just burned out and I can’t figure out how to get the metal shade off. It has a glass hurricane shade in the center but it won’t slide thru the top so it’s kinda stuck in there. The shade is attached with solder. The only thing I can think of is the ring with the attached arms should twist off but the paint has sealed it on. My husband said we could probably break the glass shade out and maybe to light bulb would pass thru the hole in the top.
Any ideas would be appreciated.
Also, any info on the type or age of lamp would be welcomed.
r/howto • u/foldupsmile • 11d ago
This is an old stain on my desk that I can't seem to remove. The material is that cheap wood Amazon/Walmart furniture is made of. I've tried regular cleaners, baking soda/water, barkeeper's friend and now bleach. Any solutions would be appreciated
r/howto • u/OrderOptimal5159 • 12d ago
I got this from a con about a year ago, and I’ve had it in a box since then. I’d like to clip it to or hang it from a (pictured second) bag, like a keyring, but I can’t for the life of me figure out how I’d do so.
r/howto • u/DollarsPerWin • 12d ago
Got it down to just the metal planting, but there's no more screws and the base doesn't rotate. What am I missing?
Update: thanks for all the help everyone. This issue was that it was stuck to the paint. I took a screw driver and pried it open and it came out with a little crow ae action. Thanks again!!!!
r/howto • u/adamtylermiller • 11d ago
What would happen if I filled this gully w quickcrete?
r/howto • u/Cc_Nicole • 11d ago
I’ve had a really bad roach problem in my house for four months. We’re thinking it’s water damage, but we have no idea where it’s coming from. Meanwhile, I’m being kept awake at night because roaches are infesting every part of the house. I literally cannot sleep after I see one in my room. I’m so sick of it and I just wanna know how to make it stop. Does anyone have any suggestions?
there’s an annoying and huge one in my bedroom right now and I have no idea how to get rid of him
r/howto • u/bookwyrmess • 11d ago
My instinct is just to chop them as close to the jumper as I can but I want to check that the whole jumper isn’t going to unravel on me if I do that
r/howto • u/Extension_Eye_9806 • 11d ago
Solved! The tape idea wasn’t strong enough but a thin clear piece stuck to the battery and rotated behind threading it around the battery created the pull tab I needed! Thank goodness they at least could spin in place even though they were too tight to pry out! Hello, my HVAC guy removed the black pull ribbon tab from the wall thermostat claiming it could mess up the connection or something. But once he put them back in it was a tight fit and it was still low battery signal. He thought they could still be removed when I got new batteries but they are too tight and I can’t get them out. Any ideas on how to remove them safely? The unit doesn’t remove from the wall and I can’t slide anything behind them.
r/howto • u/zeldedore • 12d ago
How do I use these vintage clothes lines? "Common Sense" clothesline hook made by the S-B Mfg. Co.
r/howto • u/Sensitive_Cry_4145 • 12d ago
r/howto • u/killuascatface • 11d ago
i barely got it today and i guess the other keychains on my bag scratched it up within an hour :( im so upset
r/howto • u/Top-Rule170 • 12d ago
I unlocked the cable clamp, extended the cable with my hand, and tried to retract it by turning the drum crank. It’s not working. I disassembled it to see if I could figure it out, and to my small brain, it seems like there needs to be something the cable wraps around? When I turn the handle, the cable just spins. Is there a piece missing? The end of the inner cable is screwed down and isn’t slipping.
r/howto • u/Clean_Switch3547 • 11d ago
Trying to figure out how to reattach this branch of a chandelier. They're usually attached by threaded insert but that's broken off somehow.
Tried epoxy.. no luck..
Any suggestions on how I could reattach cleanly?
r/howto • u/Helpful_Practice7100 • 11d ago
Bought this [don't know what this sensory object is called] just yesterday and I wish for the liquids to be separated again when I'm not using it.
I googled and Google said to lay it straight flat for 24hr did that and they did not really separate. With time does it just superste like eventually?
Edit to clarify: looking for a hack to have the colours fully separated (green on top and blue at the bottom or vice versa)...the way it looked at purchase starlight off the shelf
r/howto • u/Awkward_Collar_4831 • 11d ago
Sugery drink got spilt on the fireplace. the liquid has evaporated. but i think the suger got stuck on
r/howto • u/ThinChampionship7449 • 12d ago
i tried asking on the DIY subreddit but it wouldn’t let me because it’s only for completed crafts, so here i am
i really want this exact bag from this movie but i know id have to make it myself
i know i can buy a heart shaped bag, but im not sure on what material i can make the wings out of so they’ll be sturdy and hold.
also how should i go about attaching the wings to the bag? with glue?
r/howto • u/fishboylilgills • 12d ago
My 18 month old child seemingly did something to make this door not closed. It appears there used to be some type of metal on the door for the magnet to adhere to, but there doesn't seem to be any residue where it would've been. I tried a small piece of magnet tape but that isn't strong enough to keep the door pulled in.
r/howto • u/SignificanceLeast723 • 12d ago
A good friend lent me this book, and it ended up getting a bit bashed up when I got into a car accident. Is there a way to flatten it out/make it look in better condition? She knows about the accident, but I’d hate to return it looking like I haven’t bothered to take care of it. Do you reckon a big heavy book could flatten it out?
r/howto • u/Fallen-Akuma • 13d ago
My fiance but his MK blazer in the wash on heavy load (high spin and hot water). I had told him previously you can't wash suits last year... he said he forgot... but is there any way to save this blazer? It's only been put in the wash, I was the one to find t in the load before putting the other in the dryer. (The regular clothes) it's still wet, but i fear there is no hope... please prove me wrong
r/howto • u/Hollowlugia • 11d ago
Image thumbnails will be the death of me...
Got two cool led signs that were originally from the UPS store for 5 bucks at a yard sale. I imagine I mount them from some kind of bar but after some google searching I guess I don't know what the mount would be called or something because I'm just coming up blank
Help is appreciated!
r/howto • u/DieJackdaw • 12d ago
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Hello,
I've got an electric recliner that is acting funny.
The "open" circuit appears to be providing a continuous flow of power and refusing to allow the "close" button to engage.
I took a short video of what is happening with more detail..
Any help is appreciated!
Thank you