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 • • 4h ago

I have spent 30 minutes trying to get this remote open. How do I do this with one person.

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I've tried everything. I've tried pulling both tabs in with a pair of scissors. Despite the instructions, that didn't work (presumably because it didn't match the seemingly atom-precise location). I tried prying it open with a Rube Goldberg assembly of nonsense. That didn't work. I even tried using a claw hammer to break the assembly and pry it open and that still. Didn't. Work.

I'm at my limit. This godforsaken remote has broken me. How do I get this open? I just want to change the battery.


r/howto • • 13h ago

How do I remove dried super glue from my laptop's camera?

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45 Upvotes

How do I remove dried super glue from my laptop's camera?


r/howto • • 12h ago

How to Unclog Rug Glue from Washer

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28 Upvotes

I made a very poor choice yesterday by washing a tufted rug in my frontload LG Thinq washer tower, did not know that rug glue melts in water; I have drained multiple pans of water out from the emergency drain, cleared the filter next to it, and have found an abundance of the rug glue in a sand-like consistency both in the filter and washer drum itself. How fucked am I and is there any way to save this before my apartment maintenance comes to fix it? Trying to get the water drained but it comes in a slow trickle.


r/howto • • 1d ago

Serious Answers Only Best and most efficient way to remove these stickers?

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293 Upvotes

Tenant left this present behind on the wall. Stickers hardly come off, each letter and symbols are separated


r/howto • • 2h ago

Chain came apart from my roller blinds, is it possible to fix without unbolting the blinds from the wall?

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r/howto • • 5h ago

Panasonic microwave sn67hs how to make display brighter

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I struck out with Google so I'm asking here just in case anyone knows.


r/howto • • 9h ago

DIY Leather Repair (Hugo was Naughty)

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Our rambunctious little dog, Hugo, decided to make a treat out of our leather ottoman.

Looking for some ideas on how to minimize the impact. I can source similar leather but am a bit stuck how to make this look as best as possible. Open to all suggestions - some black duct tape was the temporary solution but it isn’t long term.

I’ve attached a pic of the damaged corner, an undamaged corner, and a photo of Hugo for dog tax.

Thanks!


r/howto • • 4h ago

Any suggestions to stabilize this circular base on a hacked side table?

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I just put a really gorgeous slab of walnut on a 9" circle base from an old table. It's weird looking but it works for what I need except the small round metal base is unstable. The base is welded to the stem so I can't take it off.

Short of screwing the round plate to a 2x10, I don't have any ideas so I'm asking the creative hive for suggestions.


r/howto • • 15h ago

How do I remove this stripped screw?

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I bought this laptop and it arrived like this; I want to fix a broken hinge, but I can't access the battery to disconnect it because of this stripped screw. How can I get it out? The screw seems to be in really bad shape. Thanks in advance.


r/howto • • 7h ago

How to fix my car door?

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The plastic and the rubber are separated and it’s making it hard to close the door since it isn’t aligned correctly. the plastic piece is supposed to be under the rubber, but it’s popping out. how do I fix it so my car door can close properly again? also please excuse the mess, I just moved a few days ago.


r/howto • • 7h ago

Shoulder plug

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Went shooting in the desert and halfway home started loseing psi, didn't get a chance to see what it was that pierced my tire. Plugged it and its been holding air without any leaking for 6 months now only city driving. Have a 140 mile trip coming up on the highway, any likley hood this will hold?


r/howto • • 22h ago

How to remove a stuck pipe rubber guard in this area of the pipe

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We have a rubber guard thing installed in one of our drain pipes to keep insects out. However, I accidentally pushed it back inside while cleaning the area and is now stuck on the "elbow" of the pipe. Any tips on getting it out?

Edit: sorry for the bad drawing. Added a picture in the comments

Edit2: We're just calling the plumber tomorrow. Tried hooking it out but it wont budge. Thanks for the suggestions!


r/howto • • 8h ago

How to tighten down the top center nut on installed KYB struts?

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So, I want to make sure the top center nut on my installed kyb’s are torqued down, but I’m not seeing how.

These don’t have an open top nut for the hex Allen key and I don’t see a way to hold to shaft still other than a tiny bit of flat side on the threaded part. But that’s above the nut and only about maybe a 1/16th of an inch is visible, max. I see no way to access the flat spot below the nut, either. What am I missing?

I know someone’s gonna say to ugga dugga it, but I don’t have one. And everything I’m seeing online says not to do that, so there must be another way, but dang if I can figure it out.

Somebody help me!! lol


r/howto • • 9h ago

Serious Answers Only Retractable charging cable

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This retractable charging cable came apart and I dont know how to put the. together. Theres three parts to it, the spinner, ball (bearing) and the case. The ball bearning sits between the case and spinner. How do I orient them together for it to work? I tried aligning them but it wont retract. There is a groove on the case for the bearing to sit but i dont know where it would go on the spinner. Please help me


r/howto • • 1d ago

How to clean the tiny holes of these open ear headphones?

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368 Upvotes

With time they have gotten "filled" with skin cells, and ,I suppose, dirt. I'm doubting if a needle would only make matters worse. Any ideas?


r/howto • • 1d ago

How to fill gap and seal

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I’ve had some erosion under my concrete stairs and need to fill to prevent any further shifting.


r/howto • • 1d ago

How to fix my favourite boots?

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They’re only a year old, too :( I wear them every day. It’s so hard to find durable platforms!! How can I fix this DIY? It doesn’t need to be perfect it just needs to look good enough that it doesn’t stand out or fall apart again too fast :P


r/howto • • 18h ago

Serious Answers Only Looking for video call translation tool — English ↔ other language, text or live subtitles

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Need help finding something that lets me video call someone who doesn't speak or understand English. I speak English; they speak another language.

What I want:

- When I speak → my words show up as translated text/subtitles in their language

- When they speak → their words show up as translated text/subtitles in English for me

- They don't need to speak, just read the translation

- Even if full voice translation isn't available, real-time on-screen text/subtitles is fine

- Simple, easy to use — they shouldn't need complicated setup

Any apps, tools, or services that do this well? InThanks! 🙏


r/howto • • 1d ago

DIY Garbage Disposal whining/squealing (Video) What to do?

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Just looking at what to do with this noise... Bearing gone bad? Replacement is what I am guessing?


r/howto • • 20h ago

What is this kind of kitchen cabinet thing called?

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It’s some kind of MDF but it has thick panels that are coming unbonded.

I’m not sure if it’s called vinyl or laminate or melamine or something else.

Thanks


r/howto • • 12h ago

[Solved] How do I remove this label? And remove the sticky glue off the bottle

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r/howto • • 1d ago

How to remove this oil stain from car seat?

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Ordered Indian take out for dinner and the cooking oil leaked through the paper bag.

I noticed the next day. Is it already too late?

Any recommendations to remove it?


r/howto • • 1d ago

Drilling to run a Co2 line?

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I use this Premium Lavella refrigerator for storing bottles, cans and kegs (home brew), and the kegs sometimes need carbonation and I’d like to run a Co2 line to supply that. What areas should I avoid drilling through in this top cavity down in to the fridge itself?

I imagining the 8mm line coming through the side wall of the above cavity and down into the fridge. I have grommets to aid sealing and for avoiding any metal contact to compromise the tubing. Open to any other suggestions.

Just don’t want to destroy this fridge. Any recommendations on how to would be greatly appreciated!


r/howto • • 1d ago

How to fix cracked leather car seat

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The crack started as a bunch of smaller cracks but they all came together to make one big crack.