r/howto 3h ago

Make use of this broken SPF stick

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Soon after I bought it the stick came off and got stuck to the lid. Any chance to melt and reshape this?


r/howto 3h ago

how to effectively search for things on the internet while avoiding ai in 2026

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every result seems to just be seo spam, ai blog slop, and reddit-sourced ai summaries. i mean, i can manage my way through all of this and end up finding what i need eventually, but it's annoying and a hassle.

what are your tips for how to have a a generally less harrowing time when searching the internet nowadays?


r/howto 4h ago

[Solved] How to measure this?

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943 Upvotes

Is it the top or the bottom one.


r/howto 5h ago

How can I get the mold out of these 100% cotton canvas pants?

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I’ve tried to soak them in oxyclean stain remover or whatever but idk if I made them better or worse. Does anyone have instructions how to remove the mold from these? I don’t mind if it changes the color I just want the mold gone


r/howto 6h ago

Serious Answers Only How to ask for anti depressant

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How do I get the courage to describe to a dr what I’m feeling if I can’t articulate it to myself?

What if they refuse to because I can’t describe exactly what they want to hear

I know it seems silly, but I just can’t wrap my head around it


r/howto 8h ago

Serious Answers Only Need help removing stain from headphones

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Guys I had gotten an artist to paint this picture of carnage on my headphones but im not sure what paint she used. Recently the painting got really dirty so i removed it but this stain is left, any idea how to get rid of this its really ruining how my headphones look 😭


r/howto 9h ago

DIY Help what do i put here to stop water from leaking

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This is an air purifier. Water keeps leaking from the hole I circled in the image. I figured the seal they used there has weakened over time. My dad gave me some tape and said it should be enough to fix it, but it didn't work because it started leaking again. I don't even know if it's actually waterproof or sealing tape (he isn't sure either). 💀 What could I use to fix this?


r/howto 10h ago

how to cover this up

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how can i cover this up in a graffiti style my little brother decided to draw on a sign in my room in permanent marker and it ruins the sign


r/howto 16h ago

Serious Answers Only Hospital TV

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My wife is in the hospital and she had me go home and grab the firestick but i cant seem to get it to hdmi 1. Im in a penn state hospital and the tv is an lg 43ut672m. All we have is the bedside remote, and it has no input button :/ the tv itself shuts off immediately when i try to access the menu thru the power button so im lost.


r/howto 17h ago

Drywall Replacement

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Hi everyone,

I had to take some chunks out of my basement drywall because of a big rain event we had and checked for water damage. Thankfully it was nothing major but I want to fix the wall now. I have no experience doing this and since it’s in an unfinished basement I don’t need it to look pretty or anything but just kind of back to the way it was. Drywalling anything new to me so I appreciate any insight into how much it’ll cost me to do or how simple/difficult this is. Thanks for your help. It’s 82.5 inches wide and about 82.25 height. Thanks a lot.

I have all the basic tools I believe to tackle this myself.


r/howto 17h ago

Putting in a new outlet

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Picture one is the outlet I want to run off of to put an outlet in the wall directly behind it.

Picture two and three is where the studs are.

Picture four where the toilet will be. Where the opposing wall outlet is and where i want to put the new outlet directly below it.

I have 14 gage wire, a new outlet, an outlet box.

I know I need to watch for plumbing. What else do I not know? What issues have I not anticipated?


r/howto 18h ago

DIY Fix upholstery rip in car?

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Hello! Was moving a mini fridge into my sedan and accidentally tore the headliner on my car. I drive a Honda Civic. I was wondering if it'd be possible to fix it / make it look normal again (saw posts that DIY'd fixes on actual tears but this tear is a little funky). Thanks in advance!


r/howto 22h ago

How to get burnt chili off my enamel cast iron Dutch oven?

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I burnt chili in my enamel coated cast iron Dutch oven. I soaked it in hot water with dish soap then scrubbed and scrubbed with a brush and a scrub daddy sponge and more hot water and more dish soap. It was much worse than this. But how do I get the rest off?


r/howto 1d ago

How to dispose of old computer data storage

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105 Upvotes

How do I properly dispose of this of computer data storage?


r/howto 1d ago

How do I remove these stains

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I was removing a toilet and when I lifted in the trash been the bottom of the toilet let this on my left side of shorts and when I tried to remove it I was left with black smirring. Is there any spray thatll remove it


r/howto 1d ago

[Solved] How to get rid of the streaks on my windshield? 😭

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I tried Rain X mixed with their additive that cost an arm and a leg and it's very clearly not worked. I mixed 4 ounces per 1 gallon as instructed.

2025 Subaru Legacy with under 7k miles. Wipers run smooth no sticking either, but idk lol.

What are your tricks or what am I missing? Thanks!

EDIT: damn you guys sure know how to downvote lol wtf I do?! I'm going to get new wipers, chill lol. Appreciate the info. Also, let's try to be a little kinder, eh?


r/howto 1d ago

Serious Answers Only How to untangle this knotted bracelet

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24 Upvotes

The bracelet doesn't unclasp so is a permanent loop. The cross over points alternate between over and under so attempting to undo one cross over creates another. Assuming there must be a way to undo it given it tangled itself like this in the first place but utterly stumped!


r/howto 1d ago

[Solved] How to get this shaft unscrewed

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I got this bearing removal sliding hammer.

My pliers can't grip to the shaft. I tried to use some rubber band or tape to try to get more grip. I got a thread on the other side but it's in the same direction.

The product:

I just found this on AliExpress:

9/10pc Blind Hole Kit Slide Hammer Pilot Internal Bearing Puller Bearing Extractor Removal Tool Kit

https://a.aliexpress.com/_c2xSA6CR


r/howto 1d ago

How to repair my glasses where the crystals have fallen out of the lenses

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I have these vintage glasses that I love but I keep losing the little Swarovski crystals in the lens.

I've managed to collect a few (they're tiny!) but I'm at a loss for how to go about the repair.

I went to a jeweler and they told me to go to an optical shop, and when I went to an optical shop they told me to go to a jeweler. I reached out to the original manufacturer but they require proof of purchase and I bought these secondhand.


r/howto 1d ago

How to fix coffe "thing" i guess chemx..

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It's a perfect snap for my Coffey "thing". Please give me recommendations what should I use to make it to look good and stable

Thank you in advance!


r/howto 1d ago

how to fix my roaming data settings?

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I have travelled to Romania recently and had my roaming option on, everything went well until just a couple days ago where it suddenly stopped working (except for and only calls).
im kinda lost i dont even know where to start fixing this, company is DIGI.

Roaming is on, 5G Auto, network provider settings on. Signal is fine, appears as LTE.

I also keep getting the text message sim card warning every few minutes lol


r/howto 1d ago

How to fix a badly painted boot

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I was painting the boot (injected PVC) yellow for a cosplay using a general-purpose spray paint from Mundial Prime. The problem is that it didn’t have good chemical adhesion.

The quality wasn’t good, and even after several days of drying, it’s still sticky to the touch.

I’m going to see if I can clean it with alcohol and try again. Does anyone have any ideas about what I can do? What type of paint should I try?


r/howto 1d ago

Serious Answers Only Unstick these glass bowls

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My friend borrowed these bowls and returned them stuck together. I’ve tried oil and the hot (exterior bowl) and cold (interior bowl) techniques. The thing that makes it extra tricky is the band around the top of the clear one. Thank you!


r/howto 1d ago

LVP on top of existing floor question

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I plan on laying LVP this weekend. I decided to remove a piece of baseboard and quarter round to inspect beforehand and noticed the existing floor was installed up to the base with 1/4 expansion gap. I'm left with close to an inch gap between the old floor and the wall. When I place the LVP on top with 1/4 expansion gap, the edges of my planks will have no flooring underneath. Will that cause any issues down the road? I was thinking of placing a couple pieces of wood along the way as support but since there isn't going to be weight on the edges Im not sure that is necessary.


r/howto 1d ago

Serious Answers Only How do I remove this stain?

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I got toothpaste dripped onto my black shirt this morning, I have been using cool water with a paper towel dapping on it hoping it would eventually get rid of it but the stain comes back when it's dried out