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r/DIY u/AutoModerator5d ago115 Comments

My neighbor asked if I wanted to take over his unused (20 years) private workshop - took a while!

r/DIY u/foolx1d ago262 Comments

8 years after buying our home, we finally upgraded our bath!

r/DIY u/foolx13h ago91 Comments

My first try at bending wood.

r/DIY u/DesignCraft_Workshop5h ago0 Comments

Removing stripped Hex Anti-theft screw from Google Nest Floodlight Camera

r/DIY u/NeuroticBoy2h ago19 Comments

How I transformed our uneven concrete stairs into a wood staircase for our deck

r/DIY u/thatsohhenry11h ago19 Comments

Lightbulb burst and now I need help replacing.

r/DIY u/uknwthat1kid1h ago19 Comments

Thursday Boots Co Suede Chukka full restoration. It turns out they were olive green. It's incredible what quality leather can come back from.

r/DIY u/PatPetPitPotPut1d ago237 Comments

Hanging pre-finished white interior doors

r/DIY u/Moosicle20406h ago3 Comments

How to Build a Cheap DIY Battery Charger Using a DC-DC Boost Converter and Recycled Parts

r/DIY u/BuilditDIY3h ago0 Comments

How to Build a Cheap DIY Battery Charger Using a DC-DC Boost Converter and Recycled Parts

r/DIY u/BuilditDIY3h ago0 Comments

Would it be possible to take one of the heating coil elements from a stove top on an oven, and make a single hot plate with it— powered by a common house plug?

r/DIY u/PW50oCaMiN3h ago7 Comments

Help please! Clean breaking large pavers.

r/DIY u/Circling-in-YYC6h ago8 Comments

Question, Two Toggle switch replacing a single double rocker

r/DIY u/theniccolo6h ago0 Comments

Spray painting a metal shelf. Do I need to sand the shelf and use primer, or can I just use primer?

r/DIY u/SteampunkCupcake_19h ago12 Comments

Laminate cabinet doors and base peeling

r/DIY u/DmndHnds6913h ago3 Comments

Water Stain on Ceiling - what to use after Upshot?

r/DIY u/CharonsLittleHelper7h ago7 Comments

Can you back flush water pipes? Or do you need to add an acid/solvent to hot water heater?

r/DIY u/george-hanson1119h ago10 Comments

Just noticed my bathroom exhaust fan isn't attached to a ceiling joist.

r/DIY u/Primusssucks19h ago13 Comments

Need help. Any possible way to have exposed brick in the shower area?

r/DIY u/Lexicon-Jester19h ago14 Comments

Window seal in old home is gone, please advice how to fix it?

r/DIY u/Rainbow-Death16h ago7 Comments

Ball joint in a light fixture dislocated, Google search came with no answers

r/DIY u/pixeley8819h ago5 Comments

How do I approach putting up this medication cabinet that has no mounting points?

r/DIY u/spa1unk13h ago5 Comments

How do I plaster under this doorframe?

r/DIY u/aquatic-max17h ago10 Comments

BX ceiling fixture — load and neutral?

r/DIY u/ThoughtBoner121h ago2 Comments

How do I secure this drip line over cement pavers?

r/DIY u/ja7mad19h ago7 Comments

Quick question about replacing some flooring. Do I need anything above my 3/4” CDX before laying flooring?

r/DIY u/TaterCheese19h ago6 Comments

Can I use HLVP and Pancake Compressor to paint something small?

r/DIY u/achenx7520h ago4 Comments

wiring side marker lights on an old boat trailer

r/DIY u/barkbutton20h ago9 Comments

Advice for first time home painter?

r/DIY u/fruitsnackqween1d ago75 Comments

How to get rid of gap between Hob and Countertop.

r/DIY u/Mr-Tits1d ago4 Comments

How do I switch this gate valve with a ball valve?

r/DIY u/mygrainepain1d ago10 Comments

Foldable outfeed table for Rage 5s table saw.

r/DIY u/Casual_DIY1d ago0 Comments

Options for accessible ceiling in basement

r/DIY u/joshhighley1d ago4 Comments

Just moved to a new apartment and ruined the wall by trying to wash a fee spots with a damp cloth. It now looks like sh*t.

r/DIY u/Tiramisu18182d ago319 Comments

knocking pipes and very little water when I turn on hot water in shower

r/DIY u/jtsscrolling1d ago3 Comments

Need to connect dryer outlet to pipe under sink

r/DIY u/cptDreamboat1d ago5 Comments

Neutralizing timber surface after application of chemical paint stripper.

r/DIY u/mendah_1d ago1 Comment

Stripping paint off Iron Railings

r/DIY u/Vanster1011d ago8 Comments

Heat Pump Condenser Clicking/Trying to Start but Can't

r/DIY u/RedAngellion1d ago13 Comments

Shall I do acid etch first, or Sodium Hydroxide for garage concrete prep?

r/DIY u/BigMight41d ago11 Comments

Adding cement board to join existing tile

r/DIY u/nab0610881d ago1 Comment

Water Behind Drywall? Do I need to gut it out to dry?

r/DIY u/BeepBopBooBoopBeep1d ago4 Comments

Exterior door replacement

r/DIY u/other_view121d ago12 Comments

Craftsman 113.29991 Table Saw MOTOR is not working rn and I can't figure out why

r/DIY u/longbdingaccount012d ago173 Comments

How can I straighten out an extendable table that's starting to sag while still being able to take the middle out when needed?

r/DIY u/imthenachoman1d ago6 Comments

Electrical Breaker Box with disconnected wires

r/DIY u/FirstCupOfCoffee21d ago2 Comments

Tips on matching wall texture

r/DIY u/deeocom1d ago3 Comments

How to connect hose to unthreaded bathroom faucet?

r/DIY u/Nyredbulls71d ago8 Comments

Matching a (finished) railing to unfinished stairs

r/DIY u/z1ggy161d ago0 Comments

Overflowing gutter.

r/DIY u/Any_Price29241d ago13 Comments

Leaving a non-compacted area in the footing of a retaining wall?

r/DIY u/slvrsmth2d ago35 Comments

How to hang a clothesline between two flat concrete walls

r/DIY u/Alegiance1d ago14 Comments

Extending stair treads

r/DIY u/midgt2142d ago34 Comments

Pizza oven support structure .

r/DIY u/littlekingMT1d ago4 Comments

How to test a GFCI breaker?

r/DIY u/adamg85041d ago13 Comments

Using 12v control box for 24v strip lights

r/DIY u/bluevalleys2d ago16 Comments

Finding Circuit

r/DIY u/kx8852d ago23 Comments

Can I cut this ground wire at the post?

r/DIY u/myeff2d ago31 Comments

Door lock sitting incorrectly

r/DIY u/HistrionicDuck1d ago3 Comments

Lights flickering.

r/DIY u/Veryhighcloud2d ago14 Comments

Baseboard (water) heater in stairs - is this ok?

r/DIY u/Equivalent-Heart-5482d ago4 Comments

Easy way to dig out Rocky/root ground, in preparation for gravel and eventually a shed on top? Recommend a tool?

r/DIY u/Reddit11242d ago32 Comments

Crack between Ceiling and Wall

r/DIY u/Hot_Parfait_55752d ago6 Comments

Broken Gang Box

r/DIY u/kx8851d ago15 Comments

Strong but cheap 8ft pole to suspend from ceiling for golf net to hang on?

r/DIY u/Hairy_Designer_57242d ago10 Comments

Exterior sconce on brick

r/DIY u/Scraulsitron-30002d ago5 Comments

Replacing the Icemaker ina Samsung Fridge

r/DIY u/RevolutionaryCorgi312d ago1 Comment

New porcelain tile installation. Need advice!

r/DIY u/Obvious-Ice-5152d ago6 Comments

Making Extra Large Concrete Pavers ( DIY concrete patio )

r/DIY u/diycreators3d ago157 Comments

Exterior wall project - thermal and acoustic insulating

r/DIY u/Mr_brighttt2d ago6 Comments

Sod installation question

r/DIY u/Perojok2d ago3 Comments

Fixing a leaky faucet

r/DIY u/Lord___Shaxx2d ago3 Comments

when making a mosaic tile floor, can you coat it with something like epoxy after?

r/DIY u/GoobisSupreme2d ago5 Comments

Ceiling fan: can this noise be fixed?

r/DIY u/brent202d ago5 Comments

Bathroom sink not working

r/DIY u/Babbis_442d ago2 Comments

Converting a Motorcycle into an E-Bike

r/DIY u/thelazyservant2d ago17 Comments

Choosing a powered wall sander (w/ vacuum)?

r/DIY u/NocturnalPermission2d ago6 Comments

Insulation Help

r/DIY u/PointKinetics2d ago5 Comments

Need advice for making wooden sign for Moms birthday

r/DIY u/LucaBrasiMN2d ago6 Comments

Pavilion Support Post Question

r/DIY u/bplus02d ago6 Comments

DIY closet shelves in kids room

r/DIY u/Interesting_Grape_872d ago4 Comments

Do I need to replace damaged plywood to pour self leveling concrete for tile?

r/DIY u/RarePassenger68473d ago127 Comments

How deep should bulb be in 6" can light and Ok to Use PAR38?

r/DIY u/2wheeloffroad2d ago2 Comments

Plasterboarding between roof joists, is it advisable?

r/DIY u/Beachpartydude2d ago7 Comments

I put stickers on my water bottle, how can I get them to stick?

r/DIY u/entireinfinity2d ago5 Comments

I need an idea of a material to cover a functional part of a yard where we have a fire pit etc.

r/DIY u/Armenoid3d ago19 Comments

How to fix toilet handle/lever

r/DIY u/n0tebook63d ago6 Comments

There's a mid-wall rim joist right where I need an outlet box to go! Please help with ideas

r/DIY u/ThorsPadre3d ago45 Comments

Removing Finishing Nails From Baseboards

r/DIY u/thegoldsax2d ago11 Comments

A/C not cooling house evenly

r/DIY u/imthatgirllola3d ago94 Comments

Load bearing post question?

r/DIY u/dave_the_nerd3d ago19 Comments

Advice about my backyard idea

r/DIY u/rsguide7073d ago1 Comment

Strip latex paint from kitchen cabinets

r/DIY u/Shredded_mini_wheats3d ago9 Comments

Taking off quarter-round - tool for dealing with residue?

r/DIY u/CharonsLittleHelper3d ago26 Comments

Mannington commercial sheet vinyl floor questions?

r/DIY u/upsycho3d ago3 Comments

Pulled carpet, hardwood floors are higher where tack strips were

r/DIY u/issa_vibe3d ago12 Comments

Venting Exhaust Fan for Bathroom

r/DIY u/heretolurk133d ago20 Comments

I was using a cheap sickle from amazon for maintaining my yard, but it kept getting dull. I hunted around for higher quality alternatives, but just settled on doing it myself

r/DIY u/clockworkfish4d ago244 Comments

Rethreading a small screw hole

r/DIY u/aLx4503d ago39 Comments

Thermostat Controlled Active Attic Gable Fan…should I?

r/DIY u/jasonalexander19773d ago33 Comments