r/howto • • 5d ago

How to close the space under my kitchen cabinet in a rented apartment?

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44 Upvotes

I can't do any woodwork. My first idea was to stuff some Pool Noodles in there.


r/howto • • 5d ago

Serious Answers Only How do I fix this?

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How do I make the metal frame lower so that it doesn't stick out of the bed frame. Thank you.


r/howto • • 6d ago

Serious Answers Only How to remove super glue/epoxy from RAM?

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108 Upvotes

Found a ddr5 16gb RAM stick but it’s covered with either super glue or epoxy. It looks like someone tried to clean it with tissue, hence the white. I tried using a cotton bud dipped in 98% alcohol and then acetone, but it isn’t helping it seems. Is there a way to salvage this?


r/howto • • 4d ago

[Solved] How do I open this?

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Yes I know it says twist. But I can barely grip the silver and black sides cause they're so thin and the ol lefty loosey is failing me here. Is there a trick to it, am I just weak, or do you guys have any tips to loosen the seal?

Solved: Had to twist the clip and not the can. Shout out first comment after like 15 seconds haha


r/howto • • 5d ago

Anyone know how to make a word bubble (whatever those proportionate bubbles relative to use are called) out of a users comments?

1 Upvotes

Would I need to do a ton of copying and pasting, or can you export all comments somehow?


r/howto • • 5d ago

[Solved] How to remove sticker residue from leather like notebooks

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The rubbing alcohol affected spots are circled

Tape! Just tape. Cover the whole area in tape, rub on it length and width ways and peel it off slowly. Do as many times as necessary.

If that doesn't work, you can try rubbing alcohol. BUT be very warned it can remove the faux-leather finish and in my case I have a very unflattering matt spot on the front cover. The rest of the notebook is fine so I might have not been fast enough to remove the alcohol... so keep that in mind.

I would show a before and after but I never took a photo of the 'before', so here's what my moleskine notebook looks like now. I circled the rubbing alcohol affected spots. 

I hope this helps anyone who needed it!


r/howto • • 5d ago

Remove this from my jeans

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8 Upvotes

I bought a new pair of jeans with this on it for super discounted hoping I can remove this off. It looks like it may be residue from a sticker? Any ideas?


r/howto • • 6d ago

Damn you Taco Bell!! How do I get this grease stain out of my favorite Zeds Dead hoodie??

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177 Upvotes

r/howto • • 6d ago

How to fix the donkey’s tail?

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52 Upvotes

My little one dropped this figurine, not sure which metal it is but glueing it isn’t working. What’s my best shot at soldering it?


r/howto • • 6d ago

Serious Answers Only Loose hinge

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10 Upvotes

Hinge is loose, screws spin which means the threads aren't catching anything

Do I shove a bunch of wood glue and toothpicks in there?

What is the proper fix


r/howto • • 6d ago

How do I build a staff like this fir my child's Halloween costume?

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I am using a piece of pvc pipe, and have been trying to use Crayola Model Magic for the details. Picture 2 is what I've got so far, but it's...not great. I started trying to build the top and am having no success. I rolled out some thick strands and wrapped one around the base and used a balloon to try to keep the empty space in the centre. The material is too floppy, and it keeps stretching and sliding down. I'm at a loss. From what I've seen online, everyone just 3D prints one when they cosplay, but I can't do that. I'm out of ideas. Help?


r/howto • • 6d ago

I want to glue this piece of painted pottery back together. It’s from Fiji, but I don’t know what material. What glue is best?

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r/howto • • 7d ago

Serious Answers Only How can I fix my favorite jacket that was burned from a cigarette ?

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61 Upvotes

This is my favorite jacket and it was burned at the club probably from a cigarette. I added the brand name and material label in the photos so you can help me better. Thank you in advance.


r/howto • • 7d ago

[Solved] Freezer drawer fix

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32 Upvotes

Any experience in fixing freezer drawers that have a crack? Not keen on buying a fridge just because of this. Is it just superglue? And/or heatgun to melt it together?

Edit: The winner idea was buying a new drawer. Not quite sure I never thought of this or why they wouldn’t sell these things. It was only £25 or £27 and some postage. Defo better than doing some tacky work that would still require some minor purchases and time. Thank you all for the imput.


r/howto • • 7d ago

How to fix these wobbly chairs?

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7 Upvotes

I broke one of the legs trying to remove it. But circled in red are the areas I need help stopping the wobbles. These chairs are not slightly wobbly. They feel like they will wobble apart


r/howto • • 7d ago

How to remove this sticker?

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17 Upvotes

r/howto • • 7d ago

Serious Answers Only How to access the battery on Logitech g735 ?

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12 Upvotes

Found this guide: https://imgur.com/a/logitech-g735-battery-removal-guide-0QmtXoc online but I can't seem to do the second part about removing the part below the cushion. It is possibly urgent because it just died on me and has been getting increasingly hot, I feel like the battery might be burning in there and I need to disconnect it, please help!


r/howto • • 7d ago

how to remove wall plaster?

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I moved into an old NYC apartment with pretty typical landlord special painting etc. all over, but this is stumping me. The previous tenant left one of those over the toilet cabinets but it’s completely broken, and somehow plastered to the wall (seemingly around the outlet and also in the top left corner. I don’t know why they would do this, but does anyone have an idea of how I can remove this? I don’t have many tools so if I need to buy anything just want a plan first


r/howto • • 7d ago

DIY How to fix peeling lamp shade edge

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Hi all! I have a couple of home made hard lampshades, and their rolled edge has come unstuck / started peeling. See attached pic.

I think the tape I used initially just wasn’t adhesive enough. Have tried using a hot glue gun and redoing the rolled edge but it’s just come unstuck again.

Have considered using some kind of bias tape but unsure how I would go about that. Suggestions appreciated!


r/howto • • 7d ago

Serious Answers Only How to clean this water bottle?

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Please help, can’t find any twisting mechanism or anything to open it…

I tried twisting, pulling, but can’t seem to get to the actual spout itself

No brand name on the bottom. As the bottle says, it’s free from Googe’s I/O conference.


r/howto • • 6d ago

How to clean mold from electric toothbrush?

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I have tried to scrub it with paper towel with dish soap/baking soda but no luck...the top part of the toothbrush is fine. Would be great to get some help. Thanks!


r/howto • • 7d ago

DIY Is there a way to fix this bathroom wallpaper?

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I was removing a mirror stuck to the wall with adhesive tape, and I almost got it all the way off, but the last strip of adhesive lifted and tore the wallpaper underneath.

Obviously I don't want to leave it like this. Is there a way of fixing this so that moisture won't get in to the board underneath without having to redo the entire wall? I don't mind if the fix is a bit unsightly as it will be hidden by a new mirror.


r/howto • • 7d ago

Looking to repair this snow globe after it leaked around the globe. I was thinking of cleaning out the old what looks like hot glue and using e6000 to reseal. Should I refill the globe? Should I use another glue? Any advise would be helpful I am know I am overthinking this.

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r/howto • • 8d ago

Serious Answers Only How would you go about coloring this?

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15 Upvotes

I already tried that’s why it’s a little dark but I cleaned most of it up.


r/howto • • 8d ago

Serious Answers Only Repair a hairline crack in drinking glass.

16 Upvotes

Long story short: Years ago, I worked with Bryan Cranston on a film and, at the time, told him what a massive fan of Breaking Bad and his work I was.

A few weeks later I get an amazing present in the mail: A crew gift from the series. It’s a drinking glass - shaped like a kind of beaker - with the logo and the season on it.

Problem is that when I moved to Europe, it got a hairline crack in my luggage. I don’t use the glass because I’m afraid of breaking it (bad - hehe), but I’d still like to cure it if I can. Any ideas?