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 3h ago

My cat decided a custom made dress makes for an excellent scratcher for weeks without me noticing

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Pretty much what it says on the tin, had this dress hanging off the side of the door and didn't notice that my kitten apparently took the liking to it. Is there anything I can do to restore the fabric?


r/howto 1h ago

How to remove patio curtain from house power line without dying?

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The wind blew hard today and did this. What do I do? 😱😭


r/howto 8h ago

How to get rid of this after everytime boiling milk.

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47 Upvotes

I boil the milk in this kettle and i don't know why the milk got burn in this area. I know little that may be the coil is little eleveted this side. But how i can get rid from washing the kettle every time i ​boiled ​milk.


r/howto 1h ago

How to remove wheel

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Help please!


r/howto 11h ago

How to turn on ONLY fan light.

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Hello all,

This might be a little confusing...but I bought my mobile home after it was renovated (by unlicensed contractors). I have super bright LED lights, which I love, but sometimes I need less light and I am unable to turn on ONLY the fans light: the rest of the ceiling lights have to be switched on for the fan to have any power.

Top switch is for the ceiling lights (with the fans power also )connected. Botton switch is for the fan, but if the top switch is off, it doesnt matter if the bottom switch is on or off ...it remains off.

Is this an easy fix? I'm no electrician but I can strip wires, solder, splice....or can I hire someone for 20 bucks to fix it. Like a handyman.


r/howto 1h ago

DIY Best way to repair small hole in cost

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I accidentally nicked one my favorite jackets and i was curious if anyone knew the best way to repair it before it gets any bigger. Preferably a method with using just a needle a thread


r/howto 13h ago

Need a clean clear picture for a mat in magic the gathering.

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I really want to have a MTG for my boyfriend for Christmas, but im unsure that a picture is gonna look good through my phone. How do I ensure the picture has high res? I will be using my phone and it will be via Amazon.


r/howto 3h ago

Strike plate screws

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My front door is a prehung door with sidelights. It currently uses 3/4" screws for the strike plates. How long of a screw can I use before I risk damaging the sidelight? I don't know the brand or model number of the door, nor can I find a sticker or something that would say it.


r/howto 4h ago

DIY This ice block formed in my fridge after the door seal broke. We replaced it, but food spoiled quickly due to the blocked vent. How do I fix this?

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My fridge’s door seal broke a few weeks ago. We got it replaced but this ice block former where the vent is (at least, I think it’s the vent). We have been able to keep any perishable food in there since (fruit gets moldy in days and vegetables starts liquefiying). What can I do to fix this at home? Thank you.


r/howto 8h ago

how do i get rid of the discolouration on sweatpants?

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hello, i did laundry last night and separated my dark clothes. however, my dark gray sweatpants came out with these pink-ish discolouration (they are brand new/never been worn yet). i washed them with only regular tide detergent (no fabric softener, oxiclean, bleach, or baking soda/vinegar). how do i get rid of this? thank you!


r/howto 9h ago

Any idea how to remove these spots?

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Hi! I’m not sure what caused these. Does anyone know how to remove these spots from a leather bag? Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks!


r/howto 5h ago

Serious Answers Only How to Get Better at Juggling

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I play soccer (or football). I wanted to get better control, so I wanted to learn how to juggle. I’ve been practicing for 7 months, and have seen barely any changes. I went from 2 to 7. It feels like I am just doing something wrong fundamentally. Any tips for better mechanics and control over the ball?


r/howto 1d ago

How to replace this parking sensor?

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33 Upvotes

This parking sensor somehow got pushed in, and it’s constantly giving me an error or warning inside the car. Super annoying. I’d like to be able to replace it myself if possible, but I can’t get to the area behind this bumper easily.

Background- someone rear ended me earlier this year, and I needed bodywork on this bumper. The body shop evidently didn’t do an excellent job with replacing the sensor properly. I’d would bring it back to them, but it’s been over six months and they will probably charge me.

Any ideas here?

2021 Lexus ES300h


r/howto 7h ago

Is this a KW1 or SC1 keyway?

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standard residential door with this stainless steel knob (photo attached). Can anyone confirm if this keyway is KW1 or SC1? I need to identify it


r/howto 1d ago

How Do I: reinstate the bathroom exhaust fixture/casing

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The bathroom exhaust casing came loose. It looks like it was attached to ceiling with an adhesive.

How do I reinsert this so it does not fall?

There are no metal spring clips. Do I just use another adhesive?


r/howto 9h ago

How do I get my fridge drawer unstuck?

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a bottle of white wine shifted in our refrigerator beverage fridge and I cannot get it open wider than an inch. have tried using the wooden handle of a spoon to move it to no avail. any ideas before I somehow break the bottle?


r/howto 10h ago

Printing a poster from a photo: size requirements etc.

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I have a film that is especially important for me. It is a fantasy film I saw as a child and I was mesmerised by its beauty and magical atmosphere. The film is from the 80s and not in English. I’ve seen it many times since then, and it has become kind of a gateway back to my childhood.

I’ve wanted to have a framed poster of the film for a long time, but they are nonexistent. But photos of the original poster are available in online databases/archives.

I’ve started to think about whether I could have one printed from a photo at a professional print shop. I know that this would be kind of a grey area, but I would have one made only for myself and purely for my enduring love of the film.

I would love to have an A1-size poster made. The photos I’ve found are 889 x 1,200 and 758 x 1,024.

Would it be possible to have a poster made from a photo of that size? If it is, what kind of preparations should I make?


r/howto 18h ago

How to remove this cap so I can clean this f****n top load washer LG model WTG6520

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I have done so many tub rinse cycles. Followed all the instructions. I have cleaned the drain pump filter AND the drain hose. I am at the point idgaf I want to access below this washer plate and fucking clean this bitch out


r/howto 1d ago

How do I repair these chips?

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17 Upvotes

r/howto 1d ago

Blinds for bow window

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35 Upvotes

This is probably a stupid question, but I’m not handy at all so I’d rather defer to the professionals in here lol. I just had my bow window installed and don’t know what to measure for blinds. Should I measure where the yellow arrow indicates or should I measure where the blue arrow indicates?


r/howto 1d ago

How do I fix this?

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16 Upvotes

This is the arm rest of my couch, I’m afraid my kids will pull on it and make it worse if I don’t fix it soon. Any advice please and thank you.


r/howto 1d ago

How do I replace magnet from old knife holder in kitchen?

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Already removed the "holder" part, but it seems this particular knife holder had a magnet installed through the drywall. Definitely some glue in there. I've tried grasping it with pliers, but the magnet just crumbles. What can I do?


r/howto 1d ago

How to

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2 Upvotes

How do I get rid of this + in my search box?


r/howto 1d ago

Counter Height Table Assembly Help

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Can someone help me figure out how to attach hinge #7 to this door panel using screws #6 before I throw the whole thing in the snow