r/fixit • • 17h ago

My Garage Door won’t fully close

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My Garage Door won’t close fully it stays open about 2ft and I can hear the spring creaking and it’s warping a decent amount and that’s the only thing I can really see that might be wrong I have no real experience with this stuff so any help would be appreciated Thanks.


r/fixit • • 46m ago

Fitting new belt to a tumble dryer

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r/fixit • • 5h ago

open The push-open waste plug is stuck closed.

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When I press the push-button mechanism, it pushes down normally. However, it won't pop back up, so the drain remains permanently sealed. Does anyone know how I can fix this?


r/fixit • • 1h ago

Shutoff valves diy?

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r/fixit • • 19h ago

open Didnt realize my oven vent was under this burner

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Most of the plastic that melted came off using a metal pick easy enough. Though I think Ill have to replace the burner itself. Only remaining concern is the bit of plastic residue that seems to be too fine to remove as a glob on the inside of the vent port. Also, where should I look to replace this kind of burner and, and the Snap Ware lids that were on top of it?

Edit: found replacement lids on Amazon. Now all thats left is the burner which is likely at home depot and how to get rid of the remaining plastic on the inside of the vent hole. Any suggestions on that?


r/fixit • • 12h ago

open Door not able to close. Getting stuck on top of the door frame

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This is the most I can get the door shut. The door scrapes along the top of the frame and won’t close. Any tips?


r/fixit • • 6h ago

The thing that adjusts the height of my lamp split.

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Are there any other fixes besides wrapping duct tape around it super tight? It keeps sliding down. And I can't get a replacement part. Any tips are welcome!


r/fixit • • 5h ago

Fabric Repair Patches For Shoes?

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Any recommendations for adhesive fabric repair patches for hiking shoes? I'm after something that's hard wearing and with really good adhesion that will stick and remain stuck to both fabric and the rubberised material here


r/fixit • • 14h ago

fixed Lamp only works when jiggled

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I got this lamp for free as we just moved in to a place and have very minimal furniture as seen by the folding chair. I should’ve known it was too good to be true but this lamp only works when you jiggle it. If I turn the power off (our light switch does that) it’ll turn back off and on a couple more times before stopping again after being given a couple seconds. A video below is of the problem, I tried adjusting the base of the bulb socket just in case it was that easy and it didn’t do anything. I would say I am decently handy so if anyone has any suggestions I would really appreciate it! Thanks :)

Edit: Thanks for all the responses, will try all of the ideas and worst case will look into re-wiring the whole thing. I unplugged it and am not going to mess with it anymore until I get the chance to look at the inside wiring. I do not want to burn my apartment down so thank you for the warnings as well!


r/fixit • • 11h ago

OPEN Sony CFD-V5 disc issue

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I just recently bought this from someone on fb marketplace and the guy I bought it from said he was the original owner and everything seemed to be working fine. But when I first got it the spindle in the cd player would jerk and it wouldn’t read the disk. I cleaned the laser and now the disk will sometimes start playing but cut out after a few seconds. It also seems to be slipping on the spindle when it eventually plays. Any help would be appreciated.


r/fixit • • 22h ago

open What's the best way to fix the broken plastic attachment on the headphones?

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I recently broke my Sony MDR-V200. They're not too expensive, but i would still prefer to fix them if possible.


r/fixit • • 8h ago

Best Way to Attach Glow in the Dark Stars to Ceiling and Walls

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I am renting and want to find a damage-free, security deposit friendly way to add those glow in the dark stars to the ceiling (and possibly walls) of my kid's bedroom. The biggest issue is that the white paint they use for the ceiling and walls is that super cheap stuff that is thin (I've accidentally scrubbed off some of the paint while using a sponge to clean the walls).

I've looked into various methods, but nothing seems to make me confident that it will work and not cause damage. I'm hoping for it to be completely apartment safe for short and long term use and not cost an arm and a leg.

The ceiling is a "knockdown" texture (see picture).

 

I know the traditional way is to use that putty stuff, but that stuff (even the white one) can either not stick well, stick too well and pull paint off, leave a residue that is nearly impossible to remove and you'd need to paint over it, etc. I know they make specialty putty of higher quality, but those are usually much more expensive and are meant more for short-term use.

Glue dots seem to have similar issues to the putty.

Command strips are expensive and they don't make them the size of some of the smaller stars so they'd be an eyesore sticking off to the side.

Various types of tape are usually weaker and, especially over time, can lose adhesion and bond to the paint.

 

I know I sound super picky, demanding, and weird (because I am, lol), but it's only because I don't want to end up paying tons of money/lose my security deposit if and when I move out.


r/fixit • • 9h ago

open Oven buttons won’t work

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My stove top works just fine, but SOME of my oven buttons work and the others well Optionally do.
I’m a baker and have a bake sale planned and I’m in urgent need of fixing this! Tried looking for stuff online but couldn’t find an exact model. Buttons Bake through last temp button don’t work. And the first temp button only optionally works if I press it in a certain way which injured my thumb multiple times. Please help!!


r/fixit • • 9h ago

open Stove igniter keeps turning on

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It keeps clicking.

I wasn’t even cooking today. It just started.

It sounds like little thumbs in the video lol


r/fixit • • 12h ago

Any recomendations?? Soundcore noise cancelling headphones

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I tried super glueing and tape but it snapped off with an extra little piece came off so im looking at other possible options!


r/fixit • • 16h ago

Need help fixing a shirt

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Put one of my favourite shirts through the wash and for some reason some of the graphic decided to fluff up.

Never seen this before.

Did my normal laundry method of cold wash and medium heat.

Any ideas how to deflate or flatten it back?:/


r/fixit • • 13h ago

I pull ups on my pull up bar too much and broke my door how do I fix this?

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r/fixit • • 13h ago

help finding part?

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r/fixit • • 13h ago

Window sash won’t stay up

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r/fixit • • 20h ago

open How can I remove this cover?

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This is a Mercury outboard engine (325hp). I cannot remove the plug that reveals the fresh water flush port. I applied quite a bit of force, but it doesn’t budge. Help me please!


r/fixit • • 14h ago

Help getting the dome off

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This ceiling fan has/had lights inside of it. i went to try to replace them, and cannot get the dome off. We’ve tried twisting and pulling. The Screws are already out, so I’m not sure what could be keeping it stuck.


r/fixit • • 15h ago

open Need help with the Ikea slats ribbon twist

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This is how the loop looks like. One side i have 7 slats and other side is 10. Could anyone suggest a way out of this tangle?


r/fixit • • 1d ago

open Toddler eatting the washing machine

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Brand: Samsung BubbleWash

Model: WW85K54E0UW/SA

How hard is it to replace this rubber seal it looks like our 2 yr old has decided it would be a good idea to take a bite out of it, now it leaks water everywhere 😆


r/fixit • • 1d ago

How to stick together two pieces of plastic (phone stand)

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Is there a way to get these two pieces connected I thought using a glue since there is still a small piece of plastic still left on the metal bar.


r/fixit • • 17h ago

Reclining couch

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Not sure if this picture does it justice, but one side of my lazy boy reclining couch is slightly loose/sagging. Is there a place i can tighten that will fix the sag. I just bought a new couch and wanted to try to sell this one.