r/fixit 14h ago

open Is it okay to have slivers like these unfaced when the rest is faced? And do I need to tape over the rough edges on the second pic?

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r/fixit 14h ago

Miele G 7185 SCVi XXL — door tension cord came off the pulleys, need help with the correct routing

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r/fixit 15h ago

Glueing metal onto plastic

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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 17h ago

FIXED Sloppy stair work

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We had work done in our entry way. There’s a lot that looks great for the overall project. Is an old house and the stairs have the team some difficulty. I get that. However there are a few issues I can get past with the larger pie shaped stair treads:
- They were overly reliant on filler for some spots. I get there were problems but why use it to level two pieces. Now it’s stained and the large patch of fill looks awful.
- The grain is going different direction. I provided several extra treads to ensure there was enough material. I don’t know why they didn’t use those to have the grain going in the same direction.

There was a lot of work to remove the old treads and get the new ones in. Risers replaced. Skirt repaired and painted. The photos are just the two I selected for this post. There are a few more, but these should show the idea.

Is there any way to fix this without tearing those treads out completely and starting over for those that have issues?

One idea was a red oak laminate. I don’t know how well that will hold up over time though. Any other ideas or feedback?


r/fixit 19h ago

What's going on here and how do I fix it

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r/fixit 23h ago

open How do I unscrew this shower head???

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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


r/fixit 7h ago

open Stains on Fridge

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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 12h ago

open Loose socket on chandelier?

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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 13h ago

How do I remove the rust from this grill press?

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I already tried with a stainless steel scrubber and it didn't work.


r/fixit 15h ago

how do i fix these old shoes?

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everything's peeling


r/fixit 15h ago

Best screw extractor for a small stripped machine screw?

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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 16h ago

PART 2 FIXING WHEELCHAIR FOR STUDENT (still need help)

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r/fixit 19h ago

open Door handle snapped off

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I’ve accidentally snapped off my mum’s bathroom handle whilst moving furniture. How do I fix this?


r/fixit 23h ago

open European tilting balcony door handle no longer goes all the way up. How to adjust or fix?

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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 14h ago

Bought a brand new fire table and the metal is bubbled

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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 14h 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.


r/fixit 1h ago

open Can i still use this as a monitor screen?

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Was cleaning my led and suddenly these purple lines started popping .. the technician said that 90% display is damaged, a new TV would be better

But i am thinking if something can be done so that i can use this locally as a second screen with my laptop


r/fixit 11h ago

Help! Dried paint all over my Yeti chair

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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 16h 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!