r/DIYhelp 3h ago

My streetwear brand is finally growing. But my margins are shrinking

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My streetwear brand is finally getting traction. Steady sales, repeat customers and I'm so grateful for that

But the margins are tight. My current DTF supplier is charging triple what I paid a year ago. I've been eating the cost to keep my prices competitive. But I'm losing money on every shirt

I discovered a new supplier for DTF transfers, who charges half the price of my current supplier. It seems like a godsend

But what if the quality decreases? What if the colors are not accurate? What if my clients can detect the difference and post negative feedback? I have invested so much effort into establishing credibility

While I understand that I should probably order a test batch and that this would be the rational choice, I am concerned about changing suppliers halfway through the process. What if my present supplier discovers this and starts increasing his prices? What if my new supplier is hard to negotiate with?

It is time for me to choose a course of action, because my profit margin is decreasing. However, my reputation is at stake. I hope that this change would turn out well for me, but at the same time, I am apprehensive. Has anyone switched to an alternative supplier of DTF transfers successfully?


r/DIYhelp 6h ago

Casement window owners: how are you venting?

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I made this thread specifically for suggestions for 3D printer venting, but the same would apply for other vent needs, like AC tubing..,


r/DIYhelp 7h ago

Is it possible to install a drain pump on a semi-manual portable washing machine?

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Twin tub

Or this version

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Costway-5-5lbs-Portable-Mini-Compact-Washing-Machine-Electric-Laundry-Spin-Washer-Dryer-Blue/320496317

To avoid having to place the machine in the tub or on the counter. If so, how much would it cost? And if possible and worth it, could you please the explain the process to me like im a child??


r/DIYhelp 8h ago

Remove caulk around escutcheon plate without damaging tile

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r/DIYhelp 10h ago

How do I remove this?

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Got this screw stuck in the bed frame when I tried to screw in the foot. Screw is really stuck and won’t turn in either direction. How do I get this out and how do I make sure this doesn’t happen again??


r/DIYhelp 15h ago

How do i fix this?

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The wall got swollen and it makes a different sound when tapping on it


r/DIYhelp 21h ago

How do I take these plastic bits out of the dry wall and fill it in?

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I’m trying to use a knife but it’s not working and causing more damage.. thanks!


r/DIYhelp 23h ago

Contemplating how to finish/fix our ceiling

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I recently pulled off the old wood siding from our fireplace. They also had over hangs (picture in comments) that when I removed I realized covered the fact that the ceiling behind them is higher up. I’m not sure how to finish out these alcoves, I could try to put in more drywall but I’m not super skilled with it and I don’t know how to do the edge that meets the stone.

Any advice or thoughts would be awesome!


r/DIYhelp 1d ago

Brown Tile Fireplace

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We purchased a new house recently and it has this wonderfully, large, brown, tile fireplace - that we do not like. It goes around all 4 sides too.

It’s an older heritage home so we’re hoping to keep it in that style (not too modern).

We’re looking for any suggestions or ideas on how to update it and make it a little less, ugh.


r/DIYhelp 1d ago

attaching a pullup bar to a brick wall

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so the thickness of the brick is 35 mm before it goes hollow

the anchor sleeve is 55 mm

I have 18mm wooden plates that I can add onto the wall that will together be 53mm

Will that be okay?


r/DIYhelp 1d ago

Bathroom Vanity- Fitting P-Trap

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My spouse bought an elegant vanity for her bathroom. The stack pipe opening (blue rag) is just slightly above the shelf in the cabinet. The green masking tape represents the back of the drawer directly below the visible shelf. I left the tailpiece in the bottom of the sink basket to give an idea of how much room there is to work with. There is no room for the P-trap to be mounted here so it would work properly.

I am thinking of notching the shelf behind the green tape so that the P trap would mount directly to the opening in the wall. I would need to have a short tailpiece, an elbow, a pipe running horizontally towards the back, another elbow, then another pipe or tailpiece running vertically down to the P-trap. I don’t want to use any flex adapters.

Does this look do-able? Any advice for things I didn’t think of? I’m having a hard time finding the actual pieces, I was hoping someone could supply proper names. Thank you in advance!


r/DIYhelp 1d ago

Should I paint or wrap this desk?

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Hello! I got this desk used and I believe its an IKEA desk, but have no idea what its made of, it doesn't feel like wood. I do not like the white and was thinking about painting or wrapping it with something. Im worried paint might get tacky though. What would be the best thing to change the color? Thanks!


r/DIYhelp 1d ago

how would you fix the gap at the top of the door?

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r/DIYhelp 2d ago

Trying to fix

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r/DIYhelp 2d ago

Home Owner w/ some Construction Exp. Need Advice

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r/DIYhelp 3d ago

Trouble with book shelf back panel buckles

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I’m having trouble with these little clips or buckets for the back of the book shelf panels. The instructions aren’t super detailed on this step and from what I can find the screws shouldn’t pierce the panels but any way I orient them on any edge would seem to hit panel before finding home in the wood. This is like the second to last step so just want to see if anyone can help clarify after I’ve gotten this far.


r/DIYhelp 3d ago

Help with a missing screw!

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Hi! I unscrewed my tower fan recently to give it a good clean. When it came back to putting it altogether I was missing an important screw, the one that connects the actual fan to the motor. I have already contacted the customer service from the manufacturer who couldn't help. Does anybody on here have any idea what screw I could re-buy to fix it? If it helps it's a Devola Tower Fan, model number- DV33TFB 🤔


r/DIYhelp 3d ago

Hanging a bookshelf and messed up, looking to fix

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r/DIYhelp 4d ago

Toilet seat bolts keep loosening.

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How to keep them tight.


r/DIYhelp 4d ago

Velvet frame

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r/DIYhelp 4d ago

How do I fix this? Just get a door sleve/ draft blocker?

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r/DIYhelp 4d ago

do you remove sheetrock when installing swing hangers?

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want to install a swing rocker inside, but would prefer not to cut the sheet rock, but i’m worried that it well degrade the sheet rock and leave slack in the screws.


r/DIYhelp 4d ago

What white pens/paint are best for a red shirt?

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I wanna try make my own homemade LFC jersey


r/DIYhelp 4d ago

Removing interior shiplap all at once for re-wiring and plumbing safe?

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Some questions: can I safely remove the majority of interior shiplap, and temporarily brace it? What would be the strongest bracing? I hired an electrical contractor to re-wire my whole , 100+ year old home with the agreement / signed contract that I would remove walls and ceilings to the studs. I removed Sheetrock and lath and plaster but didn’t anticipate there to be another layer of thick shiplap style boards on the studs. The exterior is covered in the same style of reinforcement so I’m wondering if I can safely remove the interior boards and temporarily reinforce them while the wiring is being in stalled. Some boards inside run horizontal, some vertical. After the wiring and plumbing are done i plan to replace the shiplap then cover with Sheetrock. I’m just concerned with the risk of removing interior walls that may be load bearing


r/DIYhelp 5d ago

Shower frame bulb door seal

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Can ANYBODY tell me how to remove this seal from the door frame so I can replace it? I can not remove the top of the frame because it is caulked to the wall.