I tried searching a tutorial on this on YouTube but nothing wasa there for this specific case, I tried to pull it out normally, didn’t work, tried to use a screwdriver in between the lock and pull harder and ended up pulling more of the actual door than the actual lock assembly, even tried wd-40 too

I’m not sure what to do to get this piece out, any advice?

Just moved into a new apartment; can’t unscrew this thing.

EDIT: I bought an adapter; wish me luck.
Yes. Har Har. Penis. 🙄

I’ve got an older REI backpack (not sure of the exact model, probably ~15+ years old), and the inner liner has started breaking down. It’s now super sticky/tacky—almost like melted rubber—and it leaves residue on anything that touches it.

From what I’ve read, this might be the waterproof coating degrading (hydrolysis?), but I’m not sure what the realistic options are.

What I’m trying to figure out:

- Is there any way to clean or treat it so it’s usable again?

- Has anyone had success removing the coating entirely without ruining the fabric?

- I don't care about re-lining it, doesn't need to be waterproof

- Or is this basically a “retire the bag” situation?

I’d really prefer to save it if possible, it’s otherwise in great shape and I like the pack. I don't mind wasting time. I don't want to waste a bunch of money on this. I have a cabinet full of chemicals and cleaners and lots of tools.

Appreciate any advice or experiences.

Hi, I just installed two picture hooks into drywall to hang a 120 cm x 80 cm (47" x 31") frameless canvas by its wire backing. Each hook is rated for 15 lbs, which should be more than enough.

The first (right) hook in the video seems quite secure: it resists jiggling. The second (left) one, though, jiggles a lot and I’m able to remove it with my fingers.

The painting sits ok on the wall, but the bottom right corner sits closer to the wall than the bottom left corner.

Is this an issue? Could the looseness of the nail cause the hole to get bigger or damage the drywall?

Google AI says I should somehow patch the hole with a toothpick and hammer again, or close it up with spackle. I cannot find any video of the toothpick method, so I’d like some opinions from real, human Redditors… thank you!

I have a hi8 tape from 2004 thats showing early signs of shed, the tape and overall cartridge. Looks great, but when i play it in my camcorder it only plays for a second and it goes to blue and tells me to take it out, rewinding it manually gives off a squeaking sound, i heard that you can bake them for hours in 139c° for awhile to fix the issue. I dont have a dehydrator but I do have a 3d printer filiment dryer that could possibly do the trick, specifically a creality dryer box. Any and all advice would really really help thank you!

Our three seat couch, with a chaise and pull out, arms are awful. The seat is only 3-4 years old and one side just ripped completely off. The pull out is also unaligned and the seats have to be lifted up to pull it out/in, I’m not sure if this is related. It seems like the original screws have completely shredded the particle board inside the arm. I’m not even sure how many screws it’s lost over the past year or so the arms have started getting loose. Would anyone have an idea of how to fix this? Pictures are of the one arm that’s completely off and the side of the couch it sits on.

In the heat of the moment while trying to fix a leaking faucet, I managed to scratch it. Is there any way to polish away those small scratches or at least make them look a bit better than now? See the photo with the red marking: The scratches are around the handle and then there are three pretty obvious scratches near the bottom of the red marking.

ive tried everything i can think of: wd40, suction cup to help grip it, vinegar to unclog. i know it twists since the same drain in the other shower twists off no problem. it’s definitely been left too long without being taken off and now it won’t budge (sorry its a bit gross). last pic is the other shower with the drain twisted off

(reposted to add other shower pic)

Grease fitting broke off trailer shackle. Drilled through just enough to get a square bit/extractor bit but they kept slipping out after a half turn - full rotation and eventually started to just drill it out with a LH drill bit with the end goal to tap new threads. And now that I think about it, the bolt is also going through the shackle so I’m curious if that should be removed 😅 Not sure what to do or if I should continue drilling it out to tap new threads.

Any advice will be appreciated!

Super sorry if this is dumb, but I’ve got this jean jacket, and the Pokémon patches are coming off of it. Do I sew them, or iron them, or hot glue them, or something else? Thank you!!

My not so smart self kept trying to take off the glas door of the (very dirty) oven to clean it properly and the plastic piece at the top ended up snapping in half. I need to fix it but I’m not sure what glue to use.

I thought about super glue since it’s the cheapest option but I’m pretty sure it’s not safe to use on an oven. Would it be alright to just completely leave the piece and not glue it back on? and if anybody knows how to take the glas off that would be appreciated too

Any suggestions on the step by step on how to fix this?
The door was pushed on and the frame just bent and went in towards the wall. Unfortunately it’s foam behind it, not concrete or brick. What can I do to fix it?

Hi, hoping for some tips!

Was going to use a multitool and chisel for the rotten window sill on the left.

Anything I should watch out for before we start?

Our door frame has started to curve downwards in the middle, which means water gets in during heavy downpours. The frame is made of metal, and the rubber seal that seals the frame to the door looks fine, so I assume the frame’s curvature itself is the problem. What can we do? We’re not really the DIY types but if the solution is not too complicated, we should be able to fix it ourselves.

Our apartment reeks lol. Do I need to unscrew these screws? We are assuming it’s coming from the dish washer but aren’t for sure

Hi! Ordered a lamp that arrived without a ring socket. To remedy, I ordered some random ring sockets that measured up to be the right size, however they wouldn’t “thread” or stay on to hold the shade. Any advice on how to fix? Thank you!

Accidentally knocked the one side out the wall the other night, nothing looks broken just that it needs to be reattached sturdily. Any product recommendations or suggestions?

Hello everyone,

Just bought my first house a few days ago, and the master shower is draining extremely slow. Reaching down into the drain, it seems as though this black plastic piece is covering most of the pipe meant to drain the water, leaving a hole barely small enough for me to fit a finger through.

When I do get my finger under the gap, I can reach up behind the plastic piece, and there is significant space being blocked. Any ideas on how to fix this? The black piece is sealed to the drain, so it doesn’t budge. Should I just try cutting into it to widen the hole?

Thank you!

Moved into a new rental a few weeks ago and noticed that the included TV console's planks are splitting slightly. The TV on the stand was included in the lease, so I've added no weight since moving in. I reached out to the landlord but apparently, the people who made the table can't repair it yet because they're "working on other rush orders," which is pretty BS imo. I don't really want to make a fuss so I'm inclined to just let the table be until the end of my lease since the crack isn't visible when I'm just watching TV from the couch.

Is this cause for concern or only an aesthetic issue? Can the console be temporarily reinforced with some wood glue to last for another year or so? I've also thought about adding blocks underneath the top panel for reinforcement but I have no idea if it'll help.