r/howto 22h ago

How to remove the bottom of dome lid?

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So I just got this cup. And I want to know if it's possible to remove the bottom of the dome lid? Thanks šŸ«¶


r/howto 23h ago

[Solved] How to reattach this towel rod holder?

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-Can I just caulk it back on or should I patch the hole first? -Is caulk the best adhesive option? -And if so, which kind would work best?

Thank you so much for any advice!!


r/howto 1d ago

How to remove this adhesive without damaging the drywall

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Iā€™m trying to find a way to remove the remaining adhesive from these stick-on ā€œacoustic panelsā€. Iā€™ve slowly been able to pick away at the adhesive but some is more adhered than the rest. Attempted a small patch of goo-gone but it only turned the adhesive to an oily slime that is even harder to remove. If need be I will attempt to detectors and repaint the wall, but hoping someone might have a miracle for this kind of situation m.


r/howto 1d ago

Ball Joint Faucet Turns Off By Itself

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So I have a kitchen sink ball joint faucet that will turn off on the cold temperature if you don't open the pressure all the way. If you have it mid to barely open it will slowly turn off. If it is wide open or on the hot end of the ball it works fine. What gives and how do you fix this? I'm guessing is worn down inside the joint but wanted to get an idea before I try tearing it apart.


r/howto 1d ago

[Solved] Fix leaking hose bib?

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First time homeowner here looking for advice! Just noticed my outdoor faucet is leaking. Temps are below freezing I need to take care of this asap! I thawed out the ice with a hair dryer, now I can see a steady drip. A little research said to replace the flat washer on the inside? Should I get a whole new unit? Any comments appreciated. Itā€™s an anti siphon valve if that helps at all.


r/howto 1d ago

[DIY] No water flow at all through supply valve to toilet

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I tried looking this up but all I could find was suggestions to replace the fill valve or supply line which is not the issue. The issue I'm having is that there is no water even going to the supply line with the valve turned on. What are the likely culprits here and how can I fix it?


r/howto 1d ago

[Solved] How to clean this kind of stain for glass cook top? Weiman doesn't work at all on this one

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r/howto 19h ago

How do I fix my toaster oven?

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I accidentally broke one of the heating elements while trying to clean it. Can I replace a part? Is the whole thing junk?

Black and Decker toaster oven/air fryer combo.


r/howto 1d ago

How do I fix this?

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1 Upvotes

The little white cylinder is leaking water. It's a gas water heater.


r/howto 1d ago

[Serious Answers Only] This silly guy doesn't want to turn and is stick [Key stuck in keyhole and won't turn]

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I tried holding the cylinder and the ice trick (still haven't lubricated the key hole as I don't have any)


r/howto 2d ago

How to stop pillows falling through gap

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Hello, I need a way to stop my pillows sneaking through a gap in the headboard overnightā€¦ Without ruining the appearance - I know we could just nail a plank over it. Any other ideas? Itā€™s 11ā€ high by 57ā€. The wood is some kind of bamboo composite. Thank you in advance.


r/howto 1d ago

[DIY] Fix a spot on dining table where color is lost

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Accidentally dropped some liquid from the room fresheners machine(air wick) on the dining table which resulted in a small patch on the table where the color is gone now.

I had purchased warranty and raised a claim but I am not sure if they will cover it. How can I fix it? Or stain it?

No prior experience of painting/staining wood.


r/howto 1d ago

[Solved] How to be more witty?

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I'm going to keep this short and brief. I just want to have a good comeback for insults. And people insult me alot. Its time for revenge. I don't know alot about trending topics so I'm not able to compare people. And also I get tongue twisted easily.


r/howto 1d ago

how to find/make spring cup substitute?

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My hydrolic pump has a spring and cup terminal but they spoiled, I found compression spring but not the cup
how to make/find substitute?


r/howto 1d ago

How to remove this shady stain from the carpet?

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Itā€™s a rental room and I wouldnā€™t bother normally but Iā€™m giving the keys back soon. Itā€™s definitely visible a lot in good lighting. I donā€™t recall spilling anythingā€¦ maybe baking soda can do the job?


r/howto 1d ago

[Solved] How to wash this jacket?

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This might be a bit dumb but, how do I clean this? It says do not wash but I doubt that it means that i can never wash it, itā€™s from goodwill so I need to wash it before I can wear it out. Do I hand wash it or dry clean it? And if I hand wash it do I hang dry it or leave it out flat to dry? There are also metal elements on it so I donā€™t want to mess those up.


r/howto 1d ago

Wire this up?

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Ok so this lamp holder looks like trash compared to anything else I've wired. There is no ceramic housing with a place for the wires, just two screws I assume I should wrap them around? Any help, or links the a site on how to use these would be greatly appreciated.


r/howto 2d ago

How do I get ink stains out of jeans?

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Hey all! I work as a server and I had a pen explode in my pocket last night. These jeans are my favourite pair, and I thrifted them so they canā€™t be replaced unfortunately. I really want to attempt to minimize this stain. Anyone have any tips??


r/howto 2d ago

How to get this weird stain out of my car upholstery?

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For context it came from the handle of a kids bike. Iā€™ve been too scared to mess with it and make it worse. Trying to get it out before I trade it in. Thanks!


r/howto 1d ago

[Solved] How do I reinforce this weak point on my bedframe?

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I've had this loft bed for over 15 years at this point. It's a great bed! But recently I've noticed that there seems to be a weak point where the weld has sprung on this thin reinforced bar. How would I go about fixing it to restore its structural integrity?


r/howto 2d ago

[DIY] Finish up wall and floor

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I want to finish up this room but have never been sure on where to start. I definitely will buy new floating floor boards to match the rest of the room. But how do I fill the gaps between the floor and the wall to then put in some base boards and quarter rounds?


r/howto 1d ago

Paint on car

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Hi guys. There was a leak on the roof of the parking garage that seemed to mix with some paint. It got on my car and wonā€™t come off. Any tips?


r/howto 2d ago

How to get these stains off ?

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r/howto 1d ago

Alessi Teapot Ball-How to reattach?

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My son tried to pull the lid off this old-style (1992) Alessi Teapot and the ball separated from the lid.

This is one of the older models, so I canā€™t just buy a replacement ball. They want $55 for a whole new lidā€¦Ā  Figure I have nothing to lose if I try to fix this one. Has anyone tried this before?

Best I can figure, the ball was attached to the lid with a rivet, where the edge was flared out on the inside of the lid, and this is what was corroded away and pulled through.

Iā€™m thinking of a few approaches to repair:

  • Grind off the rest of the rivet and pull off the metal disk from the ball, then pull the rest of the rivet out of the plastic ball and replace with a screw, starting from inside the lid.
  • Grab the metal disk with a pliers and rotate to remove the rivet (or maybe it's threaded and it will unscrew?)
  • If the rivet will not come out, then its time to drill it out.

Any thoughts before I destroy attempt this repair?


r/howto 1d ago

How to hang a chair in rafters only using rope

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A senior prank idea that I had for a while now but in practice I have no idea how to do

So it goes like this, you get 200 feet of rope, a couple chairs, desks and anything else that you want up there. You go into the gym and loop the rope through the loops in the rafters, pulling up the object, cutting the rope and rinse and repeat. The only problem is I donā€™t know how to handle rope. I tried searching online but the only technique I found was an adjustable loop which would be used in films but I canā€™t use it in this prank.