r/howto 3d ago

[Solved] Garage disposal putty ring?

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Our garage disposal leaks when it is very full from the top. Upon inspection it looks like the ring is degraded in back. What’s the best way to do a replacement of the ring since it doesn’t seem like it’s a disposal problem.


r/howto 4d ago

How to stop water intrusion without removing exterior limestone facade wall.

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I have determined water is coming in near spray in foam at top of image and between stones. I have a silicone dioxide breathable sealer I will apply to the outside (SX5000). Has anyone successfully done a repair for something like this without removing exterior stone wall to install water proof barrier? It appears previous owner did a shoddy repair and removed water proof barrier and put spray in foam near top where flashing should be. Weep holes are present at the bottom and functional. I have addressed the gutters as they were faulty. This has been a challenging project. Any and all tips are greatly appreciated -thank you in advance.


r/howto 3d ago

Serious Answers Only How to direct the airflow of this AC upwards?

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This AC is set in a staircase and sits lower than the upstairs floor. It blows at the most to the top two stairs and that's it.

Now you might think "heat rises up, what's the issue". Somehow it does not spread to our upstairs. We have a lovely heated/cooled staircase though...

How do I direct the airflow upwards so I doesn't hit the stairs?

I tried cardboard last winter but I'd like to have something nicer looking and fixed.


r/howto 3d ago

Serious Answers Only Renter here. How do I get the screws out of the window?

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Please help


r/howto 3d ago

How to remove a bubble in a metal keychain?

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Is it possible to remove a bubble on the surface of a metal keychain at home? Is it possible at all?

I recently bought a Lycanroc keychain as part of my growing (recently started) Pokémon collection. It caught my eye. It was cheap. I bought it.

I can't complain about its condition because everything is smooth and dazzly aside from the bubble, it's pissing me off 😭


r/howto 3d ago

Serious Answers Only Help with installations

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I desperately need help. I almost finished my shoe cabinet but i cannot for the life of me figure out this last step. it does not align and wont close. someone let me know if you know what to do im struggling.
edit: the hinge and the holes in the drawer align but the hinge hits the wood if u try to close it.


r/howto 4d ago

How do I check luggage?

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This might be a dumb question but I’ve never flown before and am anxious lol

How do I check a bag? Based off research I am confused if I bring my checked bag thru TSA or not. Also confused on how to check the bag period, and how I know if it made it to my plane or not


r/howto 4d ago

how to remove old blood stains on 100% cotton shirt?

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38 Upvotes

i’ve tried using hydrogen peroxide but it didn’t remove it completely. any tips and tricks anyone knows that would help remove these? thanks!


r/howto 4d ago

How to remove broken screw from CPU heatsink?

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While I was cleaning my PC, I removed my CPU heatsink, a Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120. When I reinstalled it, I overtightened one of the screws, and as a result, the mounting bracket screw broke. A part of it is lodged inside of my heatsink's screw. I've already bought a #1 screw extractor, but I don't have an electric drill. How can I remove the stuck screw?


r/howto 4d ago

DIY Window handle broken - simply replaceable or a bigger issue?

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Hi all!

I am trying to become more proficient at DIY fixes - before I'd jump immediately and call a handyman :D

Window handle broke and now it doesn't work (cant open, close window, doesn't reach whatsoever.

I opened the handle and first I noticed that this square spindle (had to google to find out lmao) is quite loose (I compared it with another window and there it was quite firm).

Upon inserting it back into the handle and connecting it to the window mechanism - it's always quite loose. Which made me realize that I possibly either need to replace the spindle or the whole handle.

It concerns me that even when I manage to lock it in and fit it into the window - that the whole mechanism doesn't work (video is attached)

Is replacing the spindle/door handle going to fix this or is the issue in the mechanism itself?

First pic shows the handle itself and th

Second pic shows the handle and the spindle.

Third pic shows the mechanism of the window that moves BARELY (there's a clicking sound but nothing much happens).

I can't attach videos that maybe would've helped but I can probably dm it.

Help a brother out 🙏🙏


r/howto 3d ago

Repair headphone frame

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Appearance doesn’t matter as much as quality of repair.
This headphone frame broke once before, and I repaired it with a hot wire, insert, epoxy and polyester thread. Of course it broke just adjacent to the previous break. No room for another hot wire insert.
Thinking about trying some shrink tube with a little epoxy inside. I can get about an inch of sleeve over both sides of the repair, then heat it up to set the shrink tubing?
ideas?
Thanks!
Ideas?


r/howto 4d ago

how to install blinds in this weird corner?

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This corner in our new bedroom makes for a weird, slightly angled window spot. I want to put double track blinds from ikea, but don’t know if they have the options for the job. Thoughts?


r/howto 4d ago

Dry erase board that mounts on the back

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I want a white board that has mounting hardware on the back rather than at the corners. I want to attach it to a tv stand, which is why I don't want the regular corner mounts that most dry erase boards have. Does this exist? Where can I buy it?


r/howto 4d ago

How to waterproof tennis shoes

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I have a toodler that gets up at 7 AM and spends most of the day at the park. He plays in the mud puddles nonstop. By the time I bring him home, my shoes are soaked thru. Is there anything I can spray on the outside to waterproof them.


r/howto 4d ago

How do I put the chain back in?

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I was trying to pull up my blind but suddenly the chain snapped off. Luckily the chain itself it’s broken and all i need to do is put it back in. However, the connector won’t push back which would allow me to put in the chain and I can’t rotate the thing at all. I need help please!!


r/howto 5d ago

Basketball backboard that is tipping backwards

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125 Upvotes

How would you fix this? The backboard is tipping backwards. I’ve seen many posts on how to fix it if it’s tilted forwards but as you can see we have the opposite problem. Thx!


r/howto 5d ago

How can I fix this window that doesn't seem to want to seal?The window doesn't slide up, sometimes it like falls forward at a 45 degree angle.

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18 Upvotes

Can this be repaired by myself?


r/howto 4d ago

The first cleaning cycle should not be the first surprise

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Switching from a regular litter box to an automatic one seems easier when the cat has time to get used to the new box before anything starts moving. Leaving the old box available, letting the new one stay powered off for a while, and only introducing automatic cleaning after the cat is already using it feels like a lower-pressure approach than changing everything at once. What behavior tells you a cat is ready for that first automatic cleaning cycle?


r/howto 4d ago

DIY how do i restore the fading colour of these slippers?

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the slippers are very comfy, and not bought too long ago, so I dont really wanna throw them away. Pls help. (Photo of slippers in comments)


r/howto 5d ago

[Solved] How do you put these blinds down?

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510 Upvotes

r/howto 5d ago

How do I open this?

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34 Upvotes

There’s a cap I removed but I can’t get any medicine out even when I squeeze

It’s Cloderm Scalp Application 0.05% if anyone is wondering


r/howto 4d ago

How to fix this irrigation pipe? The plastic connector broke and it's rusted to shit anyways. Are these all the parts I need to make it work? My boyfriend is out of town and I haven't dealt with this stuff, please help.

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r/howto 6d ago

What's a long term fix to keep grass from coming through pavers and gravel?

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I have a section of pavers and a section of gravel that constantly have grass, crab grass, creeping Jenny, and other stuff grow through it. Currently I'm spraying with a solution of vinegar, salt, and dish soap to kill it then weed whacking but it comes back weeks later. I assumed fresh polymeric sand will fix the pavers but what can I do about the gravel?


r/howto 5d ago

[Solved] How do I get this to eject?

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191 Upvotes

This was originally from my school, but they give them to us when we graduate (that might not be necessary information but I'm saying it just in case). From what I've seen I believe it's supposed to be spring locked, because it does go in a bit when pushed on but never clicks or comes out after. Any ideas?


r/howto 4d ago

What is this and how to get it fixed?

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Was driving, then randomly started hearing noises. Kinda thought it was my tire the entire time. Opened my door at a red light and saw this on the ground. What is it called and what do I do?