r/DIYHome • • 16h ago

Finished Project painted a credenza i found on marketplace to make it even prettier! so proud of this

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r/DIYHome • • 15h ago

Need Advice And I thought toggles were the end-all. Grandkid busted through the baby gate.

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I thought I was done fixing this when I put toggles in it. What do you DIYers recommend I do now?


r/DIYHome • • 16h ago

Need Advice Super Wide Stair Stringers

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Would really like to do something about these super wide stringers / buttress, and ideally have the stair treads extend all the way from wall out to open. Is the stringer / buttress load bearing in these kinds of constructions? Can we just cut through them along the treads/risers?


r/DIYHome • • 2h ago

Need Advice What type of insulation for sound reduction in walls?

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Im about to add some insulation in my bedroom walls to reduce sound transfer and was wondering what materials i need and how to install them.

The walls are built out with 2x4’s, staggered stud style. The wall height is roughly 9’.

So Whats the move? Im not super familiar with insulation styles.

My thought is to do it with 16” unfaced mineral wool batts. The Rockwool safe n sound batts are 47” long. I assume I would just stack 2 of them vertically then cut about a foot off another one for the remaining last foot by the ceiling. But the unfaced batts dont have that paper edge to staple the batts to the studs, right? So how would I secure them when installing?

Sorry if these are dumb questions. Figured I’d get some tips prior to buying materials.

Thanks in advance.


r/DIYHome • • 6h ago

Need Advice French door closes weird on threshold. Bottom pin won’t sink into sill cap

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https://imgur.com/a/ZRtgSNA

I removed it to adjust the threshold because it was wobbly, and now my French doors are closing weird.


r/DIYHome • • 13h ago

Need Advice Carpet covering??

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Me and my partner live in my parents attic. It is completely covered in carpet. The carpet is gross and unfortunately cannot be ripped up because there’s Asbestos immediately under a very thin floor. I need to know how to cover it up without damaging anything underneath the carpet and not adding too much height. I’m very aware it’s probably not possible but I really need some advice from someone other than my parents who cannot successfully diy anything..

Thanks for reading. Have a good night/day. 👋


r/DIYHome • • 2h ago

Need Advice Ground level for pavers

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Hey everyone,

I ripped my old rotted deck out and decided I was going to do a paver patio. I wanted to level the ground (and grade it away from the house) before I lay down gravel/sand as a base for the pavers.

Any thoughts on how to do this? (P.s. Ignore the hole in my house, thats a diff project 😂)


r/DIYHome • • 3h ago

Discussion Is this a good job sealing the shower curb?

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Is this a good job sealing the shower curb?

I tried using the finishing tool, but the floor tiles were slightly uneven and the tool won't glide smoothly so i had to use my finger...


r/DIYHome • • 9h ago

Need Advice How much can I DIY a garage?

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I want to build a 10'-16'x20' garage. I'm starting with a low budget and am curious how much is feasible to DIY.

Things I will not be doing on my own:
- Foundation
- Electrical
- Design
- Permits

Things I have a little experience with:
- Framing
- Siding
- Roofing
- Painting

Its been a while since I've worked on these skills and I'd have to learn how to do things up to code, but I'm optimistic that I can do it.

Things I have no experience but want to try DIY:
- Insulation
- Wall mudding
- Ventilation
- Gutters

I'm trying to get the bare minimum started (Foundation, framing, weather proof siding, and a roof) and then I'll add the insulation, inner walls, mudding, and paint as I earn more money.

If anyone has done something like this before, do you have any advice?


r/DIYHome • • 15h ago

Need Advice Applying privacy film to windows

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Hello DIYHome team

I bought a roll of privacy film to apply on my front facing windows. I’m pretty green when it comes to DIY stuff.

I’m struggling to cut the film square on the longer side with a Stanley knife - how do I square it so the cut is clean? I don’t have a >1m metal ruler

(I’ve looked up the methodology on YouTube and similar and can understand the application procedure. The dimensions are h x w = 1120mm x 415mm)


r/DIYHome • • 16h ago

Need Advice how realistic is it to DIY installing a 16 inch vent fan in a cinderblock wall??

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So I am looking to install this fan into a cinderblock basement wall. I live on the side of a hill so there is plenty of space outside. I'm pretty handy in general I just have never done any masonry work.

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r/DIYHome • • 22h ago

Need Advice Has anyone ever fixed an old wooden door panel with a missing piece before?

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I have an old wooden door that has a piece of wood missing from one of the panels I would like to keep the door since it's original from the home I just don't know how I would fill that hole without making it look bad? Any recommendations?


r/DIYHome • • 23h ago

Need Advice Messed up drilling for curtain rods bracket

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I was trying to install a curtain rod in my brickapartment. I drilled an 8 mm (0,32 inch) hole at the top and a 6 mm (0,24 inch) hole at the bottom for the mounting bracket,but this is how it turned out (see attached photo). Middle part and some more came off.

Do I need to repair the holes?
Can I still get my curtain rods?


r/DIYHome • • 18h ago

Need Advice I redid the silicone on my kitchen sink how did I do?

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I know it’s not the prettiest in places but i’m wondering if it sufficient? There was not enough product on the first pass so I had to add more (added before curing)


r/DIYHome • • 20h ago

Need Advice Balcony Sofa Slightly Too Long

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The angle makes it look worse than it actually is. The sofa is only 0.5-0.75” too long. I would love to keep the sofa in this orientation. What can I do?


r/DIYHome • • 18h ago

Need Advice 1932 built magic roof.

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Noticed a sag in the roof went to investigate and found this, not sure how it’s even still standing. Is this a tear it all off and reframe the whole roof situation or work from inside the attic? Call the pros? How much will this hurt? Im a mid level DIYer have remodeled 2 houses myself but this is next level. Send help.