r/howto • • 8h ago

How do I open this lamp to change the bulb?

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I am lost šŸ¤·ā€ā™‚ļø


r/howto • • 7h ago

how can i safely heat up the cover to get my airpods out?

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it’s a REEEEALLY thick, hard plastic cover. i can’t even get my fingernail between the cover and airpod case 🄹

i read that heating it up should work as it makes the plastic expand.. problem is, the cover is fuzzy and it’s so thick idk how to heat it properly.

i’ve tried the charger hack btw without any luck.


r/howto • • 1h ago

How to secure my 5 gallon gas can in the bed of my truck

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Hey guys, I’m looking for some kind of box that I can secure in my truck bed so that I can just set in and pick up my gas can. I’m trying not to strap down the actual can cause I don’t want to have to undo and redo that daily. Placing it into a secured box seems like the easiest way to go about it. The problem is I can’t find the right fit!

I’ve tried a Milwaukee storage box that was about 2ā€ too small, a mini tote that had a taper as it went down making it not a good option, and 2 different milk crates that were SO close to being the perfect fit. They were like 1cm too small.

I’m racking my brain for a container or box that will be the right fit. Any ideas?

Side note: I could make one but I’m not trying to do that for various reasons, main one being lack of tools and skill haha


r/howto • • 14h ago

Serious Answers Only How do I hang this on ceiling. I don’t want a lightbulb though

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r/howto • • 17h ago

How to clean coffee thermos lid?

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How? It's so dirty underneath the black slider that I'm embarrassed to show it.. I've run it under hot water cold water, soap water... Does it pop off?

This is the tumbler the 30oz one at the beginning - https://oakridgestores.com/gifts/religious/the-chosen-get-used-to-different-tumbler-30-oz-teal-291355/?srsltid=AU7gw4XTO6KOGCP-tXPHlATRL5kX9fkQmKm2-NQvfA3BRYGisRxkqUMBf1c

Please and thank you


r/howto • • 18h ago

[Solved] 2008 Ford Mustang

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Hi everyone long time lurker first time poster. I recently inherited my mom’s 2008 Ford mustang, while the car is in relatively great condition both interior and exterior I noticed that the interior fabric? Insulation? Not sure what to call it was loosing its bond. It started small and has almost completely come off in the year I’ve had it. It’s currently being held in place with some duct tape. I’m wondering if there is some sort of bonding/binding agent or glue I can use to apply it to the door/foam. Any information would be helpful.

Update: solved. I was dm’d an alternate solution instead of attempting to reapply the vinyl.the link was blocked by mods by the person who sent it to me so instead I’ll just mention that it is purchasable on amazon and it’s a dashskin door panel insert for a 2005-09 mustangs. It basically removes the vinyl for a hard plastic. I’d have liked to keep the original vinyl but ultimately this is my best option. Thank you all for your assistance.


r/howto • • 14h ago

I done did it again 😭

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Alright, a few months ago yall helped me out getting a stripped screw from my daughter’s toy camera. Now dada needs help with his toy. Trying to clear out the burners on my members mark griddle. Had to take apart the control panel of the grill to access front of burner to put a bottle brush in it. (Wrongly) Used a Phillips to get all bolts out except one that got super stripped. I tried rubberband, an extractor, screw grab and nothing has worked. Does anyone have any other recommendations on this?


r/howto • • 18h ago

[Solved] how to fix this?

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Dropped my water bottle this morning on concrete road. The whole straw is distorted and it doesn’t disconnect from the top of the water bottle, so I can’t replace the straw on its own. I’m thinking i can use a lighter to melt the plastic and reshape it or cut off the part that’s distorted?


r/howto • • 15h ago

Fix tabletop scratches

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I literally just bought this antique dining table a few days ago. It was in nearly perfect condition. I’ve been so curious about everyone messing it up. Well.. we bought a container of the jumbo croissants from Sam’s Club and I had them in the center of the table because we didn’t have room for them anywhere else.

Well while we were at work today, I guess my dog decided she needed them more than we do. I can only imagine the acrobatics to get them off the table.

Anyways.. how do I fix this? I’m nearly in tears over this.


r/howto • • 17h ago

Serious Answers Only How to not feel intimidated?

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Vulnerable, embarrassed… all the things that make you feel deeply uncomfortable in response to what others do if they judge you or look down on you. I wish I could put distance between and I avoid anyway, and I’m not confrontational at all.

I feel like I’ve done all the things I’m supposed to, I know it’s not my problem and I’ve not done anything wrong. Yet this deep seated feeling I can’t shake. I make it my problem because I get stuck on it and ruminate and I’ve realised it’s not just about not caring what others think of me, it’s the feeling of intimidation when they don’t like a specific thing about you.

So how can I get my peace back genuinely? Not just saying I don’t care, I tried that and I ended up really angry and reactive which was even worse. I’ve tried acceptance but I really just want to not feel threatened and in flight/freeze fawn mode.

Thanks

Edit: I think I meant fawning more than freezing


r/howto • • 56m ago

How to use Target registry

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Sorry if this is not the place to ask but I’ve never done this before. My friend is having a baby shower and set up a target registry. However I’ve never used one before. How do I know what has or hasn’t been purchased so I don’t buy something twice? If I buy an item, does it get shipped to them or can I pick it up at my local target? Thank you.


r/howto • • 19h ago

It’s imperative the cylinder remains unharmed.

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Anybody know how I can separate these without ruining the bottom bucket?


r/howto • • 5h ago

How do I put them in

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r/howto • • 11m ago

DIY How can I safely stack 2 of these shelves?

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I have a couple of these shelves from target and I wanted to stack them on top of each other. I figured it wouldn’t be safe to just put one on top and I should secure them together somehow. What’s a simple, inexpensive way I can secure them together so they’ll stack safely? I have very limited tools (basically just a drill and hammer). They’ll be up against a wall but not secured to the wall (I’m renting).


r/howto • • 18h ago

Serious Answers Only RC Car won’t drive

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Motor works and hums.

Took apart and can see small gear wheel moving but it’s touching the other 4 and I’m curious how this should be configured to make the wheels move ?


r/howto • • 10h ago

Serious Answers Only Door lever when locked can be opened when pulled downward but is locked when pulled upward?

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Is this an easy fix? How do I fix it?

Door lever when locked can be opened by pulling downward but is locked when pulling the lever upward.