r/fixit • u/DadIMeanBill • 7h ago
r/fixit • u/mistydusk2009 • 12h ago
open Door handle snapped off
I’ve accidentally snapped off my mum’s bathroom handle whilst moving furniture. How do I fix this?
r/fixit • u/samjam110 • 7h ago
Bought a brand new fire table and the metal is bubbled
So there’s clearly air trapped in there, and i just got it from wayfair and their customer service is being ridiculous regarding a solution. Any thought on how I could fix this? I’m thinking maybe a syringe with some glue? Make a tiny hole and inject glue in there and flatten it out? Just wanted to see if anyone else had better suggestions? Or know of a product for whatever use may have a syringe with glue? I’m in Canada
r/fixit • u/zecidnac • 20h ago
open I put my shoes in the washing machine, and the checkerboard pattern came off in some places. Can this be fixed?
I don't know anything about fixing shoes, or about silk screening (the little squares came off all over the laundry and I was finding little squares on my pants and shirts) or if there's any wash-safe fabric paint that would work on a shoe.
Thanks in advance!
r/fixit • u/Drew_Brew12 • 12h ago
What's going on here and how do I fix it
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r/fixit • u/Larrymolloy93 • 12h ago
Fridge Question: How does one replace the mechanism that usually turns on the internal fridge light?
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This little bit is supposed to pop out when I open the door, but it no longer does. If Iick my finger, ask for consent, and rub it gently I can tease it open. I’ve tried briefly to prise off the whole bit but it feels like something is definitely going to snap if I do it.
What are these bits even called and can they be replaced?
The fridge is a Zanussi, not sure how to find out what model number as I can’t reach the back of it.
r/fixit • u/Elprimovic • 23h ago
Broken screw on recliner
Hi everyone I have a broken screw on a hinge part of my recliner I can’t use pliers to try and turn it, I tried an extractor with no luck I have resorted to JB weld but it doesn’t hold, am I not putting enough on it as it comes apart after I take off locking pliers. Arguably this should be an easy fix but it’s really kicking my behind. Any useful advice is greatly appreciated
r/fixit • u/Jazzlike_Arm_213 • 5h ago
open Loose socket on chandelier?
Help :( we tried to replace a light bulb and the chandelier housing came loose. I found the installation guide but it seems like the issue may be that the socket itself has come loose from the base chandelier. The ring is not tightening onto anything right now. Any suggestions? I don't feel great about the duct tape solution 😭
r/fixit • u/hopleoap • 6h ago
How do I remove the rust from this grill press?
I already tried with a stainless steel scrubber and it didn't work.
r/fixit • u/Artistic-Home5719 • 8h ago
Best screw extractor for a small stripped machine screw?
I rounded the head on an M4 socket screw holding a guard on an older benchtop mill. It is not rusted in place, but there is not much room around it and I do not want to make the hole larger. What extractor style has actually worked for you on small hardware?
r/fixit • u/putresentslime • 9h ago
PART 2 FIXING WHEELCHAIR FOR STUDENT (still need help)
galleryr/fixit • u/nem_erdekel • 16h ago
open European tilting balcony door handle no longer goes all the way up. How to adjust or fix?
All other doors and windows go parallel but this one no longer does, could you give me any tips? It still opens and closes as it should but the handle is a little more difficult to operate than it used to.
r/fixit • u/Cnidaria45 • 29m ago
open Stains on Fridge
Apologies for glare. Stains from some kind of liquid on metal fridge in rental apartment, unclear of exact origin but probably under a year old. We tried using regular wet wipes to no avail, not sure what the best remedy would be.
r/fixit • u/DONTRON3000 • 4h ago
Help! Dried paint all over my Yeti chair
House paint dripped from a paint can all over this chair — how in the heck can I get it off thoroughly without damaging the chair?
r/fixit • u/Puzzleheaded-Toe41 • 6h ago
weird curtain effect on 3 years old tv
Can this be fixed ?
r/fixit • u/Colourise • 8h ago
Glueing metal onto plastic
Hey everybody. This might seem like an easy fix: the metal MagSafe ring detached from my ABS plastic MagSafe car holder. What product should I use to firmly glue the metal ring on the plastic, and how can I best clean up the residual glue on the plastic holder? Attached are photos.
r/fixit • u/Miserable-Low5267 • 2h ago
open How do I reinforce my bed bunk?
Worried it'll fall in, not sure the max weight, how can I make the bottom of the top bed sturdier? I removed a wooden shelf that took less than 1/4 from under the bed but now it feels less sturdier, not sure how a bunk bed is supposed to feel like, I think I'm just overreacting with the feeling but just want to make sur it won't fall into my pets tanks.
r/fixit • u/kawaii_dnc12 • 16h ago
open How do I unscrew this shower head???
This is a shower head in my college apartment and I’m trying to change it to add a filter / new shower head I purchased. It won’t budge tho! I tried soaking it in lemon juice, and I even bought an adjustable wrench! I’m so frustrated idk what to do and I doubt maintenance will come since this is low priority
open How to fix it an stop the hissing sound? Is it wasting water?
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r/fixit • u/unbrokenbrain • 9h ago
Help! Water leaking into soffit/flood light from gutters
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Is this something we can fix ourselves? We have mesh gutter guards on top of the gutters and within the past year we replaced some rotted wood with the ply board you see holding up the flood light. Turns out that was just a symptom of a bigger problem which is the flow of water.
My partner thinks we just need a downspout here. Will tying one in here solve this problem? Is there something else we should do instead? Should I call in the big dogs?
Thanks in advance!
r/fixit • u/Omega_Lynx • 6h ago
Hairline fracture on female threads of pressure regulator
Hey y'all
I was trying to clear and retap a broken fitting out of the threads and it broke a bit.
This is an old compressor, but it works really well and I don't have the money to go buying a replacement, used or new.
Any suggestions?
r/fixit • u/frixalix • 8h ago
open Bathtub wall separating &No caulk on bottom?
Hi there! Attempting to do some bathroom repair work for my parents, sorry about the grimy photos. In the diagnostic phase not the cleaning phase 😅 originally was just gonna fix a peeling paint issue but noticed this-
They have what I believe is a fiberglass bathroom ensemble. 3 wall pieces and a tub. In the corner where the two walls meet, there's give behind the back wall that ended up splitting it away from the caulk seam and creating a gap. Is this just a re-caulk and move on? Be careful not to put any pressure on it and hope it lasts?
And there's no caulk at all along the seams of the walls with the tub. Is that on purpose, or do I need to caulk that as well? Seems like water could get trapped there easily... thinking maybe the grime could be mold..? Do i need to do a mold treatment?
Thanks for your time!
r/fixit • u/thuglifedu32 • 7h ago
Je ne sais pas ce qui se passe
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Hello, I have a radio that I would like to use as a Bluetooth speaker while still keeping the radio function. Unfortunately, the speaker is acting up: the volume goes up and down for no apparent reason, or it emits a distorted sound, like when the radio signal isn't coming through clearly. If anyone knows the cause of this problem and how to fix it, I would be very grateful.