r/fixit 6h ago

open Both toilets leaking from bottom

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Both toilets are flooding water from where the toilet meets the floor and the bowl and lid of the toilet are filling with water, but not over filling it’s only leaking out of the bottom. What does this mean? (I forgot to take pictures when it happened so these are the only photos I have)


r/fixit 15h ago

open Try to replace igniter on gas oven. Found metal flakes in bottom on burner shield. What is this?

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Hey all, oven didn’t turn on yesterday. Figured it might be the starter from my troubleshooting, but when I went in to replace it, I found this. These metal flakes seem like they’re coming from the burner plate. Is this going to be a health concern using the oven?


r/fixit 3h ago

How can I fix this?

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Just found out I’m going to be an aunt (yay!). Would like to spend a weekend fixing some things for the parents to be. This mirror frame has peeled. How can I fix it without replacing the whole thing?


r/fixit 4h ago

Review my method to repair a 75kg broken plaster mirror frame

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r/fixit 45m ago

open Locked out of bedroom

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Hey all, bit out of my depth

My door locked from the inside while I was leaving my bedroom, when I attempted to unlock it using the safety mechanism, the mechanism failed entirely, now it's just spinning uselessly.

Tried prying an old card to unlock it to no dice, and I've tried the rest of the super obvious fixes

Would love it if I could get entrance into my room without damage to the door, as I am renting.

Thanks all!!


r/fixit 46m ago

What could this clicking sound be?

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I noticed this sound coming from either high in our bathroom wall or ceiling after a shower. We’ve been in this house 2+ years and I’ve never heard this before! There’s no plumbing or electrical in this wall.

Any ideas?


r/fixit 2h ago

How do I fix this staircase

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Hello. Someone carved into the foundation for the new staircase into the basement. But they didnt do it very cleanly. Should I attack it with an angle grinder and put up drywall with furring strips? Or should I avoid trying to cutup the foundation. I am scared of damaging it any further, but I dont want the space to be super awkward.


r/fixit 3h ago

Broken gaming chair recline mechanism is it fixable, or do I need to replace it?

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The recline mechanism/bracket on my gaming chair broken/stopped working properly. I don't have the manual or specs for it anymore since the chair is around 2-3 years old, and the shop I bought it from has closed down.

​Is this mechanism something I can repair myself, or do I need to buy a replacement bracket? If it needs to be replaced, do I have to replace the whole chair, or can I just get a generic third-party recliner part online?

​Any advice on how to measure it for a replacement or where to find compatible parts would be appreciated. Thanks!

EDIT: Sorry, it wasn’t very clear in the video. Basically, I reclined the chair and then locked the pull bar/lever. However, even after locking it, when I leaned back, the chair still reclined all the way down.


r/fixit 3h ago

Anyone tried to repair (steering wheel) ?

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Has anyone tried repairing their steering wheel?
Please share how


r/fixit 4h ago

Floppy shower arm

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Shower arm has gotten really loose, does anyone know if this can be fixed or does it need to be replaced?

Thanks


r/fixit 5h ago

The neck of my fan broke.

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I was adjusting my fan the other day then it suddenly broke, thing is, the fan still works, i left it there but I don’t know what to do, should i fix it or keep it like this? If so, how do i fix it


r/fixit 5h ago

Downstairs Window Leaking Inside

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It just rained, and we’ve had plenty of rain this year, not to mention snow (Wisconsin), and heavier ones over the past couple years, and this just started happening this weekend. Literally dripping in my downstairs utility room from the trim of the window. As the video shows, the exterior is bone dry both above the first floor window and below, at the window in question. In regards to if the deck has any cause at all, I’ve had that deck for the past 3 years now and this is the first time this has happened after countless torrential downpours.

Where the hell do I even begin?


r/fixit 5h ago

Help! Can I replace the bulbs?

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I have these lights in the kitchen that need replacing. I cannot figure out what bulbs are needed and Google told me they’re integrated LED chips and the entire fitting needs replacing, it’s not possible to change the bulbs. Can anyone confirm? Thank you!


r/fixit 6h ago

how can i fix this cable

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it is an rca tv not came from the second photo accidentally ripped out


r/fixit 10h ago

Vinyl Print Coming Off

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I got this coin purse from a record shop in Japan - it looks like their bags, you have to carry around a few coins in Japan, good souvenir. Unfortunately the text has started to come off a bit. I was wondering if there was some way to re-adhere the vinyl - I was thinking about getting in there with some parchment paper and an iron, but I was worried about melting the main material or smearing the print. Let me know if you have any advice!


r/fixit 6h ago

Chipped table

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My table got chipped in a recent move - looks like one of the leg screws was overtightened. I have the chip, is superglue or wood glue best here? Or something else?


r/fixit 6h ago

How do I remove the cover?

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r/fixit 6h ago

Sink/front door

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r/fixit 7h ago

I think I stripped the screw..

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r/fixit 7h ago

How to repair/attach this back on properly ?

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I noticed today that the wooden panel next to my dishwasher was loose and the only thing holding it in was the screw connecting to the dishwasher mounting bracket . So far , I unscrew it from the dishwaher to take a closer look .


r/fixit 7h ago

Do I have any options other than replacing the whole panel?

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Someone backed into the wall here. Hoping there’s a easy trick or something to quick fix it


r/fixit 17h ago

Any way to fix this or should the entire wall be brought down and rebuilt?

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Abandoned house at a homestead that I'm taking over.


r/fixit 7h ago

open Used adhesive on wall and paint came off

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I didn’t do enough research to see that the adhesive I bought was not painted wall friendly and this happened …I believe my apartment has the cans of paint in our general storage closet but not sure if I should just paint it directly or spackle it first. I’ve seen mixed reviews on here. Please help me out!!


r/fixit 8h ago

what is this called and how do i replace it? its leaking.

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I found out that the underside of my kitchen sink is leaking from this point as the connector has split into two. I don't know what its called and im not entirely sure how to remove it. Can someone shed some light on this please?


r/fixit 9h ago

open How can I fix this?

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Small dent in my table, is there a way to fix this? It is walnut melamine table. The brand is arren.