Made this in response to all the “my toilet paper holder is coming loose!” posts

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I took off command strips off the wall following instructions and now all that’s left is grey fuzzy wall. I’m moving next week and I would love to fix this.

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Any faster way to peel this paint faster? It is peeling, but doesn't come off in sheets. It's kinda hard.

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Plastic key fob cracked at base, metal flange is loose. Any ideas for a more permanent fixation instead of tape?

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Had to trim a “solid core” door to make it fit in my opening. Discovered “solid core” does not mean “solid wood.” My plan is to gouge it out and insert some solid wood pieces to screw in to. Is there a better or easier way?

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Loose wire from cooker extractor fan unit. Help!

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My toddler was spinning my pre-lit Christmas tree around, and eventually caused the wire to break in two. Is this fixable?

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Rubber cracked by the toe line. Are these Sorel's a goner? Any tips to repair the waterproofing? They're otherwise in perfect shape and only a few winters old.

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Had an accident with my acoustic guitar and the nearest shop won’t fix it, any help?

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my shirt has this S of red dots, how do I get rid of them? I'd even settle just to know why they're there

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Broken keychain, seems to be made out of aluminum. How could I fix this it means a lot!

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I didn't remember that there was a pen inside my jeans pocket before putting it in dryer... Any product can help me erase the marks?

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Does this look legit? Both of the sink drains had wonky s-traps & I switched them out to p-traps while doing some other work. There don’t seem to be any leaks🤞🏼

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Suggestions please

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How do I fix this? DIY installation of fiberglass tub with poorly done tiling. Tried to caulk it several times, just keeps opening whenever someone takes a bath to shower due to the weight

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I have a stripped hex screw on my scooter that just won’t budge. Can anyone suggest how I get it out? I’ve tried the rubber band trick and nothing. Would love some advice

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My gate latch or whatever it’s called stuck in rust. WD-40 doesn’t work, how to open it?

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Ingenius frame repair. Plastic Frame....two magnets..has to last to saturday..

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Help before my mom sees lol

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Hello 👋 I moved to a new rental apartment and found the washing machine faucet looking like this. Anyone knows what I need to buy to connect my washing machine to it?

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Busted wall in. Any advice on how to fix this?

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Some missing flashing that is letting water in above my living room window. What's a quick fix?

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Dishwasher help. In laws used it last and now it's like this. Dishes will not get clean and it smells bad. Please help!

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How do I remove this dust from my vents? Am planning on getting ducts cleaned before moving in. Does their process get this too?

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Should I be worried about this crack?

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Leaking retail fridge. Weird thing is every fridge we have moved to this spot has leaked, but if we move the fridge it’s fine

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This is gonna be a long-shot: Anyone have high-level experience with a Pitney Bowes DI950 inserter? More in comments...

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How do I safely remove that prong from the socket without getting shocked? Idk how but it broke off from the plug

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Just removed our area rug from under our dining room table to find these dark marks caused by the dog peeing on the table legs for two years. Someone please tell me I can save the wood floor. Sanding it down and refinishing it? Advice appreciated!

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Kid dropped my old camera.

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Was edging near the house and accidentally hit underground discharge piping for basement sump pump. Piping made of PVC. It made some groove marks and a small indent on pipe but other than that it appears fine. Will this effect integrity of the pipe or cause issues? Do I need to worry about/fix this?

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Hi. My fireplace mantle is leaning forward. Any tips on how to fix this myself? TIA.

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I need a net to go over this because we leave the door open. Any thoughts?

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Can I Fix This Myself By Hand Sewing?

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How do I stop/slow rot in my deck staircase?

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How to remove the lid without breaking the bowl

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How can I find matching antique tile? I have looked everywhere and can’t find anything close to this color

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Not sure if this is the correct sub but does anyone know how to remove this cup from the mug? I tried using ice water then pouring hot water. Nothing. It’s stuck...

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How to unstick 5 gallon paint buckets?

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Moved recently, New washing machine does this to armpits

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Help! A rock shattered the plastic on the door. Is this repairable or should I buy new door? Dealer quoted $650

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What is this pipe?

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Like the glass, don't like JD. Any ideas on how to remove the decal? Acetone had no effect.

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Redwing Iron Ranger, small tear in the leather

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Hi, this is an old photo of my grandfather. Years ago it had a sealant painted over it and it’s aged yellow. Is there a way to remove the sealant but not damage the photo?

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How can I make this tiny laundry room better?

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How to remove this cap from pvc pipe?

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How do I remove this screw from a Magnetic Screw Driver? Pls Help Urgently!

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Broken granite countertop; tripped and slammed pot into it. Fixable?

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Sole separating from boot. What kind of glue should I use?

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Repair rip in couch

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Accidentally got ink on a friends new couch while they’re having us house-sit for them. How can I remove this without causing it to smear? I have a couple days before they return.

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Found a silver ball in my laundry load, worried it’s from the dryer or washer. Any advice?

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How do I fix this? After some other work was done, electrical box was left uncovered.

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How can I get the aglet back onto the lace?

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Bought our house last year. Unfinished master bathroom sink is letting in vermin from the crawl space below. Any thoughts on how to close this?

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What door latch is this and where would I find a replacement?

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Just moved into a new place and the countertop seams look like this. What methods/materials can I use to repair this?

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Wayfair told me this rug had green in it. It did NOT have green in it. So I colored it in with fabric marker.

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Full hot water is on but water is coming in at 100 degrees at tub and 120 degrees in kitchen. What could cause that?

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How can I fix this so I can put it on a key ring again?

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What can I do about this? Water pouring into basement from conduit routed from garage?

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Does anyone know how to tighten these screws when the screwdriver can’t fit on the angle or the doorknob?

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Anyone know how to remove this line of silver metallic sharpie on the side of this ruler without removing the decimal numbers?

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How do I fix this tub? It's scratched up from washing metal items and I'm worried about my deposit

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What do people do about molding/floor gaps like this? They’re all over my house!

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Saw some bulging underneath window trim. Peeled it back and found this empty crumbling space. What do I do?

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Eyeglasses, face masks and steam. Any ideas?

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How do I fix this hairline scratch in my ceramic (possibly porcelain?) sink basin?

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Tired of dried out adhesives the second time you want to use them? Try a food vacuum sealer?

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What is this? How easily is this to remove? Can I do it myself?

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Anyone have any life hacks on how to get rid of this super glue and duct tape residue? It’s been there for 1 1/2 months, through hot & cold. Don’t ask why it’s there.

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Why is my washer leaving this on dark clothes? Could it be from a build up of fabric softener or messed up water pump?

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Previous owner screwed this wire onto gutters so they leak. What are some of the best short term and long term fixes?

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Help. What can i do?

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Credit card stuck to bottom of pan melted on electric burner, leaving (dioxin?) plastic residue. How would you remove (high-grit sander?)??

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How would you fix this wood in the side of my roof? Would I need to fill it with something?

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What’s a simple way to attach bin to the top of the cooler so it doesn’t slide around but can easily be removed?

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Ruined my chair trying to clean it. The chair had faint stains from my boyfriend putting is dirty feet up on it. I tried cleaning it by using detergent and a toothbrush. It seems I only made it worse. :(

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Took the cover off the back of my Hoover tumble dryer and found a lot of brown dust and that the fan's been rubbing against the cover. I was trying to find what was making a burning smell. It could well be this, or is this just a symptom of something worse going on further inside the machine?

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Installing new baseboards. Can I re-plaster this?

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Gf hit porch column with my truck. Found the same columns online but can I replace them myself?

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Cooktop hot light stuck on permanently. any ideas to fix?

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Should I fill this gap in wood flooring?

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wasp nest right in there, how do I safely remove it?

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My dryer has this bad looking burn, and I'm worried it could cause a fire. Is this indicative of a problem, and if so, how can I fix this? Thankyou!

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Heavy rain last night and I discovered this leak in my basement. Any ideas on how I can address it? Thanks!

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Sink tailpiece broke off. How do I reattach it?

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Dented my hardwood floor, any help to make this less noticeable or fix it without replacing the whole board?

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Toilet in house I just bought - great toilet... but can’t get rid of this. Epoxy maybe?

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Water stained cast iron fireplace ledge

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Hi Guys How can I fix cracked stuff above electricity socket ? What product to use ?

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What glue should I use to fix a broken buckle clip made of acetal plastic?

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The plumber got dirty fingerprints on my new, unfinished, maple countertop. Can I clean this with something without damaging the raw wood?

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Adjusted my position at my desk and put body weight on my elbow for JUST a moment. This happens. Not expecting a miracle fix, but anything to help?

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Hello DIYers And FiXers I started new hobby! Restoring Vintage Items. My youtube channel is very new. Cool Restorations 🛠🎬 Thanks for support!

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How can I fix this hole in my tub?

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Does anyone know what these orange stains on the concrete are? They’ve been popping up all over driveway.

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Snapped this piece off my air compressor, how can I fix it?

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Bathroom exhaust fan in new house. Needs removed but no obvious way to remove it. Ideas? Looked nailed in

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What would be the best kind of paint to white out the symbols these rubber buttons?

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How would I shape the base plate of this dolly so I can straighten it out a little? It has a 2 inch gap when standing on a flat surface.

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Is there any way I can stop this from peeling anymore than it has already. (I tried turning it inside out, and I don't use harsh detergent)

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What’s the most painless DIY way to remove this growth at the back of my yard and extend my backyard lawn?

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How do I fix this sharp edge at the top of my stairs? Thank you in advance!

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Help! I can’t unscrew my shower head!

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Took my whirlpool dishwasher filter to clean it and now I can’t figure out where this piece goes

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I know my room is messy but that’s not the point! How do I fix this

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How important is it for me to anchor this into the wall?

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I live in a third floor condo that has a loft. My home office where i work is up in the loft and it gets unbearably hot when it gets a bit warmer out. Even when we run the fan up there and run the AC fan it still does not cool off. Any tips to help? Thank you.

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I've cut through my hedge trimmer wire. Fixable?

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Found a tiller for free. Need some help

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This looks bad... Heard a deep popping noise last night. Came out this morning to this.

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Got a lot of great feedback on how to fix my drawer this morning. Decided to go with the “quick fix” for now, probably will build a new drawer on the future- this one looks like it’s been shot.

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Is this a good solution?

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I’m inside my house and I can see the light coming from outside on the other side of the door. How do I fix?

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What's happening to my house? Is the rock rotting? What should I do?

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Accidentally punctured a hole in my apartment wall with a sharp table. Kinda worried this will fuck with my security deposit. Should I fix it? Or contact the maintenance person?

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How to fix this laminate hybrid floor?

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Where can I get a shower track wheel(?) that looks like the new version of this?

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How do I fix this without my mom knowing, and having to buy a new one? Super glue did not work.

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my mom took the electricity off my room when my pc was still turned on and when she turned the electricity back on my pc was like this

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clothes trapped, door won't open, handle flew off. How do I open

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How to fix this broken side of a tile countertop? I have the piece that fell.

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Got stuck in my room need some help

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I can’t open my sweater. The zipper moves up and down but I can’t get the other side off to line it up correctly. Help!

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Vintage Pocket Critters Keychain

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What materials are needed to fix this? The insulation on the hvac plumbing was chewed up. Company quoted $400 for up to 25 feet of insulation. Seems steep.

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How do I fix my glasses, I have my exam tomorrow, I need help :(

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Apartment doesn’t seem to have place for dryer to vent? Am I missing something here? I don’t own so not much I can do.

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Any thoughts on how to fix this arm connection? (Threading is gone completely)

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Granite mosaic floor ruined by acidic bathroom cleaner. Googling tells me a mix of “you need a pro” to “this 4-5 star product on Amazon is a miracle product”. Any advice?

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replacing moldy and cracked grout between tiles and tub

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I accidentally burned a small hole in my university chair. I tried repairing it by cutting a patch off the back of my couch but it looks worse now. I won’t want to be fined and pay for a whole new chair. What should I do? It looks worse and more obvious in person.

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Help

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Shower leaking from faucet.

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Dog ripped the screen door. How do I fix this?

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My office chair hydraulics seemed to stop functioning. Now, the pole pushes out the bottom when I sit down on it. Is this fixable?

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Help! How do I turn off the hot water supply to this sink? Pipe under the house is leaking pretty bad (spraying) and some brilliant mind installed the sink drain so that it blocks the shut-off valve. I'm a renter and do not have access to the main shut-off.

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Concrete in front of our restaurant

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Dyed my hair blue, clogged the drain, now my bathtub looks like this. Help please.

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Someone spilled 91% Iso Alcohol on this antique table. What can I do to fix this??

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Puddle of water just sits on the roof. In the winter, it doesn’t really evaporate that fast. I imagine I should fill the depression with something, but I’m not sure what. Concrete seems like too much work

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Just bought this table second hand. Any way of fixing the rust?

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Trying to replace a live outlet. Breaker shuts lights off but not outlets, cant shut off main power. Any advice?

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New glasses, noticed these few days ago. Is there anything I can do about it?

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I just realized that the bottom of my shoes was destroyed... Anything I can do to keep them alive?

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I was told I could use spray foam to fill these holes but I don’t know if a certain type is needed? Do I cutoff the excess and paint with a sealer?

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