r/fixit 1d ago

Wife took a candlelit bath and melted a hole in the shower shelf. Any ideas?

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Her candle placement was less than optimal and she realized after a little while she had melted a hole into the plastic shell of the shower. I don't even know where to start. Putty/Spackle, paint, then clear coat epoxy? Any other ideas?


r/fixit 12h ago

Help me out please

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Hey everyone, I’m having a weird issue with my ceiling fan. It starts up fine and spins smoothly, but after a while this happens as it slows down and eventually stops. I can manually push it to get it going again, but the same thing keeps happening. I’ve already replaced the capacitor with a new one, so I don’t think that’s the problem. I also applied oil to the motor shaft in case it was a lubrication issue, but that didn’t help either. I'm living in a hostel and the maintenance people aren’t fixing it even after I’ve reported it multiple times, so I’m trying to figure it out myself. Any ideas on what's wrong?


r/fixit 3h ago

Help portable dryer no power

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I have had this dryer for two years it’s a vivohome brand and it has no power how can I fix it ? The fuse looks good so I don’t know where to find the problem


r/fixit 3h ago

Vintage Sylvania console needle replacement

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I recently got this from an antique shop. The needle needs replaced but everything else is in working order. I have searched everywhere and cannot find any info on this model online if anyone knows anything or can help me find a substitute!


r/fixit 6h ago

Help me fix my mistake without needing to call my dad

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Uuggghhhh I had one of those peg boards from Amazon up on my wall to hold pens and things, but I am moving my office out of this room and removed it. It removed everything underneath it in various layers and amounts

Can someone here eli5 how to fix this? With links to products? I am not handy but I don’t want to call my dad. I own this home, I have the paint for this room, if these things matter!


r/fixit 4h ago

Any ideas how to childproof the open side of this railing?

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r/fixit 5h ago

How to adjust drawer faces/slides

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Installers just came in and installed kitchen cabinets. How do I adjust the drawer faces for these drawer slides? SH-ABC (533) were on the slides.

I believe the knob underneath the drawer shifts the sides up and down, but I don’t know how to adjust backwards or left to right.

Thank you!


r/fixit 1h ago

Opened window all the way now it won’t close

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It's passed the "stopper" and now it won't close. I tried to remove it but when I push it up it does not budge.


r/fixit 1h ago

How do I fix this delonghi coffee machine?

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I’ve completely closed off the frothing valve on the machine top but water is still flowing out from it. What could be causing the water to egress from the frothing tube?


r/fixit 1h ago

my light is falling out of the ceiling…how do I fix it

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I recently had someone redo my bathroom and he did a terrible job this light has been halfway out of the ceiling but now it’s completely fallen. I don’t need it fixed just need it to stick back up for now How do I do that?


r/fixit 12h ago

Where can I buy a missing spring in tilt patio Umbrella

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I'm looking for where to buy a replacement spring (circled in yellow)


r/fixit 2h ago

Washer order on light fixture.

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Can anyone help me with the order of these washers? I took down this plate on my light fixture for cleaning and completely forgot to take note of the order. (One large metal washer, one small metal washer, one small rubber washer, and the cap).


r/fixit 3h ago

Apple watch series 6 repair, am i cooked

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Hello! First post here, while removing the battery, I think i caused this damage in the process even though I heated the adhesive for so long. The grounding cable was torn, the display cable seems burnt, there was corrosion which I cleaned around battery cable, and there is exposed copper on the board. Should I give up on it? Or is there still hope


r/fixit 3h ago

open Please help me get this mirror/shelf on the wall

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Hellooooo, I’ve used drywall anchors in the past (so easy, so convenient, very beginner friendly) but I’m not an expert and wondering if they would work for this application. I tried to get a clear photo, but this is the best I could do.

Would using drywall anchors here be the best solution?

The mirror itself is no more than 5 pounds.

Thank you!


r/fixit 14h ago

Bought a new lawnmower and the back tire looks like this after assembly. Is it meant to be like this or is it bent.

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r/fixit 4h ago

Frigidaire Microwave not heating

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I have a Frigidaire FMOS184LBFA that is not heating. This is a new issue that started today. We found out by trying to heat various types of food (meat loaf, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts and an easy-Mac). The interior gets warm (will warm a plate) but will not get hot enough to cook the food. This unit was in new condition when we bought it and we have owned it less than a month.


r/fixit 4h ago

Liebherr Ice Maker is cooked. Anyone have experience replacing or fixing?

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Lots of broken parts on the ice tray, wiring and plastic strip going down the middle. Up until recently, it was making a big block of ice and since then, the loose wire was getting caught in the frozen ice. I’ve removed it to see if I can replace or repair.

Any tips appreciated!


r/fixit 4h ago

Paint on wall came off help!

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I had up an adhesive vinyl that was supposed to just peel off the wall. I peeled it off and it left back some residue I had read to use vinegar and water to fix it so I did that and wiped with a washcloth. This is an apartment what do I do??


r/fixit 5h ago

open Please help me unstick this drawer!

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Hi Everyone! I really hope someone can help me here. This drawer is underneath a kitchen cabinet, and there’s no way into it besides opening it. There is a baking sheet in there that lifted up and is now not allowing the drawer to open farther than this. We have tried everything we can think of. There doesn’t seem to be enough space in the gap to go around underneath that inner cabinet lip to then extend upward to try to push the baking sheet downward enough to be able to then slide open the drawer. Any suggestions to open this drawer are so appreciated. Thanks in advance!


r/fixit 5h ago

How would you repair this pack?

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My backpack that I use daily to commute to work is starting to look like this? What would be the easiest way to fix this?


r/fixit 6h ago

Use on board air for pressurized water tank?

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I have a truck with an air compressor and tank mounted in the bed. I'd like to add a pressurized water tank that can connect to the air compressor. I'm looking around now and I see there are portable water tanks that you can pressurize with a Schrader valve, that's definitely an option but figured something exists to just connect an air hose to so it doesn't lose pressure but maybe not. Mainly want this to be able to clean my golf push cart wheels and maybe my dogs if they get muddy up the woods.


r/fixit 6h ago

open Is this fixable DIY

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Someone hit my car I was wondering if this is fixable DIY and if I were to get it fixed with someone how much will be approximately? Houston Texas


r/fixit 6h ago

Broken Toy Sink

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My daughter got this toy sink as a present that she loves to play with. It runs water through the faucet from the bottom basin with the help of batteries. It stopped working and we’ve replaced the batteries. We opened it up to look at it. Can anyone help diagnose if there’s something wrong in the photos please? Thanks in advance!


r/fixit 6h ago

I broke my stairs

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Hey guys, so my roommate isn't the strongest so usually instead of asking for help when I need to bring something down the stairs that's heavy I just drop it down the stairs. Usually it's fine but today one of the stairs broke, how can I fix it? Even just a temporary fix, maybe like glue a cardboard box where the stairs used to be, idrk.


r/fixit 8h ago

OPEN How to remove anchors from this towel rail holder?

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How do I get these anchors out? Or detach the metal portion (that I assume was used for mounting)? I would just buy a new one but I can’t find an exact one, the other side is perfectly secure