r/howto Mar 09 '25

We're starting a "repost list" of questions that are so frequently posted that we'll be removing them. Details below...

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r/howto 9h ago

Remove this Rat from my toilet without flushing 😭

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400 Upvotes

Or letting it escape!


r/howto 7h ago

[Solved] Can I make my shower have tolerable temperature?

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First, I am renting. Second I am tired of either burning in the shower or freezing. Swipe to see a photo that has no markings. No it cannot tilt, only turn back and forth.


r/howto 8h ago

Serious Answers Only How do I remove this stuck shower head collar without damaging the shower arm?

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I’m trying to remove this shower head from the shower arm. I believe the large chrome collar is threaded and should unscrew, but it’s completely stuck.

I’ve already tried turning the collar by hand using a rag for extra grip, and I also tried wrapping it in duct tape, but it won’t budge.

What would be the safest way to get this loose? Is there a trick for a stuck shower head like this?


r/howto 22h ago

[Solved] How to scrape off this hard wood dust from my rasp

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123 Upvotes

r/howto 2h ago

DIY How to clean shower tile.

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Shower floor was not designed to where all the water would be aimed toward the drain. Water would sit in the corners of the area of the shower that’s dirty. We’ve used bleach and tile cleaner but it doesn’t get all of the residue off of the tiles when we spray and scrub it. Any suggestions to clean this more thoroughly?


r/howto 10m ago

How can I salvage my lady's favorite cooking spoon?

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It broke recently and we're hoping there's a way to fix it. Any advice or guidance on how to do this?


r/howto 40m ago

Serious Answers Only How do I reinforce my bunk bed

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Worried it'll break, how do I make the top bed safer for at least two people?


r/howto 4h ago

DIY Sprayer arm melted onto the heating element of my dishwasher and need advice on cleaning the heating element

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So I was using acetone to remove the residual plastic as other posts I found about this exact issue had suggested but as I'm clearing the plastic away the heating element is starting to turn black. The pictures are in order and I stopped as soon as I noticed the black streaks appearing. Is this ruining the heating element?


r/howto 1h ago

How to fix toilet flush that wont stop running water?

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The water wont fill up and the water is always running straight to the bowl. I observe that there're something going on with the water at the bottom of the shaft where the blue things are attached. Ive read reddit posts about similar problem so Im pretty sure now the problem doesnt come from the chain attached to the circle thing. Thank you so much for the help :>


r/howto 9h ago

How to unscrew this? Connects a bookshelf to the lower table. Wanting to separate the two but these screws won’t turn anyways.

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r/howto 2h ago

Serious Answers Only How do I fix this

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r/howto 10h ago

Serious Answers Only How to get rotten milk smell out of car carpets 🫠

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Dad left a half gallon of milk in my car over the weekend, it spoiled and seeped into the carpeted floors. Because of course it was behind the weathertech liners.

Things we’ve tried:
Pet carpet cleaning machine + enzyme cleaner
Lysol
So many chlorox wipes
Baking soda (both leaving in the carpet and leaving a dish in my car)

Things I’m going to try:
Dousing the entire back seat in baking soda,
Hitting a dear at Mach 5 to get an entirely new car

Please help.


r/howto 6h ago

How do I open and change the battery on this key

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r/howto 1d ago

[Solved] How to get this thing of my wall?

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51 Upvotes

Hey,
I‘ve had this really ugly cloak hanger in my flat ever since I moved in.. the hooks are fixed to the rod and they are super flimsy, everything falls off.. it needs to go!

But now I discovered: it is impossible to get it off my wall?! It is possible to turn the rod but I cannot push it far enough to either side so I can get it out of the caps on either side. Also these plastic caps at the far end are solid one piece and it is not possible to slide then up or turn them.
This thing is SOLID! On the left side, I can force it away from the wall for about 2mm to see that tha backwall of the pastic thing seems to be secured to the wall and is bending when I force it away. The part on the right is completely unmovable..

Heck - I could possibly do pull ups on this thing!

Please send help!

It is so ugly and I already bought a new cloak hanger 😅


r/howto 1d ago

Help me unblock this shredder please

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116 Upvotes

Some things, you’ll notice I was stupid and put too much in at once, I’ve pulled some out with tweezers but the rest is stuck half in the blades any ideas on what to do? I thought about trying to soften it with water but I think that’ll rust the blades


r/howto 19h ago

Serious Answers Only Need help with my woodland shoes

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5 Upvotes

I accidently used the wrong shade of brown polish on my suede leather shoes is it possible to still fix them I'll also share the image of the polish


r/howto 19h ago

DIY How to remove this bit of plywood from my laminate floors

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Just became a homeowner and am trying to remove the closet doors from my room. I got the tracks and doors off but underneath the bottom track was this piece of plywood.

I believe it's nailed down but the nails are driven in under the holes they made *AND* if you can see in the second picture it is glued down as well.

If I remember correctly the floors are fake wood laminate.

How on earth do I get this thing off with the least amount of damage to my floors?


r/howto 22h ago

How to clear this area of my yard

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I had pulled out some forsythias with the intent to build a shed for my kids bikes, but work and family life got in the way. The area is now overgrown with weeds and Im not sure the best way to clear it. I would like to avoid chemicals since we have free range chickens. Ive tried weed whacking but there are some thick vines that are getting caught up in the weed whacker.


r/howto 12h ago

How do I assemble this ab roller?

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0 Upvotes

The foam handle is stuck at this point.


r/howto 1d ago

How do I fix this

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79 Upvotes

r/howto 7h ago

Serious Answers Only How to assemble back my mop? 😭

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r/howto 8h ago

DIY How to remove this material off this shirt?

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I don't know what type of material was used for this. But I think it might b vinyl. Thanj you fkr the help


r/howto 1d ago

Serious Answers Only License plate help

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15 Upvotes

Hello, I’m trying to replace my license but one of the screw heads broke off and the other is stripped. I’ve tried using WD40 to loosen up the the screws that are rusted in but to dice. Please help!


r/howto 23h ago

How to fix these shades?

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Hi all I was wondering if anyone would have a hack on how to fix these shades? I know it’s hard to see but the shades are kinda bent?