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Is there a DIY sub with fewer rules, designed for people trying to get help with DIY?

Submitted by [deleted] t3_1032niv on January 4, 2023 at 12:36 PM

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How many of these recessed lights can I use on a dimmer switch?

Submitted by notscammed t3_101by7e on January 2, 2023 at 12:54 PM

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Question about unfinished basement ceiling

Submitted by [deleted] t3_102f7r4 on January 3, 2023 at 6:20 PM

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I desperately need a way to stop the vibration my downstairs neighbor causes!

Submitted by [deleted] t3_101un2b on January 3, 2023 at 1:48 AM

15 comments

How to avoid roping when painting closet shelves

Submitted by Sh36fjk374fjc t3_100wunw on January 1, 2023 at 11:28 PM

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Dropping a cable through ceiling > bottom of wall

Submitted by huongdaoroma t3_100bchk on January 1, 2023 at 3:59 AM

6 comments

Painting Tips

Submitted by Urban_Nugget t3_100ab33 on January 1, 2023 at 2:56 AM

8 comments

Help Please - How to get a straight line of grout?

Submitted by jshxx t3_zzvmms on December 31, 2022 at 2:46 PM

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Attaching a wooden knife block to a tile backsplash without drilling.

Submitted by mrHL7 t3_1000o5z on December 31, 2022 at 6:41 PM

21 comments

Attic ladder hinge

Submitted by Miserable_Clothes563 t3_zzxqfj on December 31, 2022 at 4:26 PM

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Hanging 15 lbs child from a 1x6 over head. Which supports more downward force - screwing horizontally into the 1” edge, or vertically straight up into the 6” face?

Submitted by Jolly-Performer t3_zzpyxq on December 31, 2022 at 9:08 AM

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Building a desk, installing the legs... how close to the edge of the butcher block is safe to attach screws?

Submitted by SnooSongs3993 t3_zzhwt4 on December 31, 2022 at 1:40 AM

22 comments

Help - porcelain tiles have excessive moisture on screened in patio.

Submitted by AlexanderTox t3_10035zp on December 31, 2022 at 8:41 PM

7 comments

Finishing butcher block counter with hardwax oil... what grit to pre sand with?

Submitted by DisscoStu t3_1001sab on December 31, 2022 at 7:35 PM

11 comments

Toilet trickling water from jets, but not a leak! HELP

Submitted by Aqueousfun t3_zzw172 on December 31, 2022 at 3:06 PM

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Replacing dryer vent without tube?

Submitted by InsanityOfPigs t3_1003ley on December 31, 2022 at 9:02 PM

10 comments

Removed a faulty dishwasher, now I have two open ports: the disposal and hot water pressure pipe. I recorkd the disposal port, but I am not sure what part would be best to seal off the opening for the hot water pressure. Probably a simple solution, but I am dumb and new to pipe stuff. picture inside

Submitted by BlackIronSaturn t3_10053tz on December 31, 2022 at 10:16 PM

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Removing Cartridge on Delta Faucet?

Submitted by SSFx93 t3_zzyb8k on December 31, 2022 at 4:53 PM

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Removing floor adhesive

Submitted by Arkehn t3_1001azi on December 31, 2022 at 7:11 PM

14 comments

installing a 4in round vent into an exterior door

Submitted by jpence1983 t3_zza5ra on December 30, 2022 at 8:10 PM

48 comments

Reinstalling shower door threshold.

Submitted by mxmcharbonneau t3_zzvxa7 on December 31, 2022 at 3:01 PM

14 comments

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Will bowing shelfs keep getting worse?

Submitted by The_Zurgeon t3_1004e4l on December 31, 2022 at 9:40 PM

7 comments

Had a plumbing issue upstairs, now i need to replace a ceiling drywall cutout used to access the plumbing from below. My progress is below, and im now nervous about the consequences of adding the joint compound without an actual joist or wood anchor behind it. Is this patch temporary or should i be

Submitted by jrab3717 t3_zzyiqs on December 31, 2022 at 5:02 PM

27 comments

What does "PC" mean on this motion fixture??

Submitted by Jabingo19 t3_1002ow4 on December 31, 2022 at 8:18 PM

10 comments

Weak drill > Non-flush screws > Load??

Submitted by huongdaoroma t3_zyoa3c on December 30, 2022 at 2:23 AM

55 comments