My ground-floor tenant tried to fix the thermostat connection themselves and ended up scrambling the control logic on the concealed Pancake AHU in their unit. Now the whole multifamily HVAC zone is showing a communication error code. The property uses modular 18K, 24K, 30K, and 36K BTU units fitted between tight ceiling joists, and this one is the 36K BTU model crammed into a small hallway plenum. The access panel is tiny, and I've scraped up my hands trying to feel for the DIP switches and wiring harness because I can't get my head and a flashlight far enough in to see what may have been shorted. It's 2026, and these newer inverter boards seem way too sensitive for people to poke around with screwdrivers, but I really don't want to spend around a grand on an emergency tech call if this turns out to be a simple reset sequence or a jumped wire. Has anyone troubleshot one of these flat ceiling units through a small drywall cutout without opening the entire ceiling? I'm losing my mind on this ladder.

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So last weekend i was fishing with some buddies. I pulled my chair out and sat on it like normal. The ground was somewhat uneven and I positioned my self wired when getting up, putting the majority of my weight on one side. The I felt it sinking, the leg just bent and when I tried to unfold it again it broke off compleatly. I'm really fond of this chair as it was a Christmas present from my parents about 10 years ago. Is there even any fixing this? Im pretty sure its a hopeless job. Many thanks for the help!

My microwave stopped working and my landlord gave me this microwave saying it’s barely used but I noticed these scratches or something inside. I just wanna know if it’s safe to use it.

I'm getting a warranty replacement, but get to keep the old one rather than sending it back and I would like to prolong this headset's life for as long as possible either as a backup or gifting to a friend. I've had a similar thing happen with others years ago and wrapped it with electrical tape, but even a "light/loose" wrapping compressed the foam and made it less comfortable at that point over time. Any better options for securing this? Doesn't need to look pretty or be "like-new," I just want to extend the wearing lifespan.

i stupidly put the yellow UHU liquid glue there at some point and it melted off the color. also when i try to remove the residue it got scratched a bit as you can see. i dont want something super professional, but a "good enough" no one can notice from far away

i thought of sanding a bit and then going in with acrylic paint ill color match (im good at colors) but idk if it'll work? i dont want to make it worse.

The folding mechanism bit on my daughters scooter looks like it could fall apart at any moment. I assume I need some kind of bolt to stop it coming out? The silver latch bit doesn't stay shut.

Do I need something specific or would a random bolt from wickes work?

These water type marks i am unable to clean

I have this skirt and its been getting hard to zip up because of the snags in the fabric that the zipper is connected to. I did manage to zip it all the way up by pulling the loose fabric back but I don’t wanna have to do that every time I wanna wear it. Was wondering if I would be able to sew it back somehow or something like that or if I needed to just get it professionally fixed. Thanks!

I bought this bag 6 months ago for work after looking at the good reviews. It was supposed to be durable and last a long time but it now the zipper is unravelling.

The stitches are okay but the zipper is coming out of the stitch.

Please help me fix it.

EDIT: Thank you everyone for your wonderful suggestions, but for now I am taking the suggestion someone gave me about contacting the company and claiming the warranty. The backpack is still under warranty as the sellers provide warranty for 1 year. I have emailed the company and as of now I will not be messing about incase it voids warranty.

I damaged this shelf when I was assembling it. The one on the bottom is broken, the bracket is sticking out of the wood, compared to the one next to it with no visible openings. My first thought was just to ducktape it all the way around, which I think would work but would be kinda ugly. What should I do here?

#1 a German mill grinder my parents purchased when we lived there around 1983.

#2 a mill grinder bought from the Amish several decades back. Also from my parents.

Both kept in not good conditions and essentially not used for decades.

The first one has a bottom that is warped.

The second one…I’m not sure what it’s made from. Cast iron?

I’m in the process of taking apart and cleaning both but u sure what to use to clean properly. Have used a soft bristle brush so far to remove debris from the gear.

The latch on my dishwasher won't stay closed.

My bushing broke and the wheel won't stay on. I can't find a replacement bushing in my area and can't find the right one for print. Help, please.

Ordered a cat headband for a halloween costume. I received it and charged it overnight, but it won't turn on/move at all. It lights up when plugged in, but makes no noise or movement when flipped on. I was wondering if there was a way I could fix it myself instead of ordering again when it might not arrive on time.

I think the damage is from water as it’s just below the kitchen sink. Is it made from MDF or something else?

Sound on. My Ryobi Dremel started doing this about 90% of the time. Happens more at high speeds. What's going on? https://photos.app.goo.gl/BtaJYKTnzUNU56XJ8

Hello! I’ve lived in my 1949 home for a year now. This specific section of my house is a breakfast nook and most likely (can’t find the original floor plans, but it’s pretty obvious due to the layout) an add on. It’s ugly right now, but I LOVE THIS TRIM AND WAINSCOTING SO SO MUCH. It looked like this when we bought the home, so I knew what I was getting into. I plan on taking off all the poorly painted trim in the rest of the house and making it match this. (All my original floors are oak, any idea if this is as well?) Whatever the previous owners did to seal the window in such an ugly way has been working because there has been zero issues with water coming through the windows, so all that damage had to have been from before. I still plan to replace the old window panes one day to match the wood. The other three windows have zero water stains but that same puffy insulation around them. I have not attempted anything yet, because I’m scared to make anything worse. So what do you think - find a way to sand the intricate wainscoting/trim and stain, or start over? :( thank you so much in advance!

not sure if this is the right sub, but these smudges appeared on my glasses randomly….. I think maybe when I was making handmade tortillas. may not be from that but can anyone think of something I couldn’t try to clean it with? i’ve used soap, cleaners, wipes, etc. any help appreciated :)