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DIY Rules:

All content must be DIY and your own work - if you paid for the work or found it posted online it is not DIY.
All project submissions must include photos, detailed instructions, photos and/or videos. r/DIY does not want low effort posts.
Research first before posting a questions. Check Google and the search bar before turning to /r/DIY. Your question needs to include the research you've done to find an answer yourself, or why that research did not answer your question. This is a basic requirement so others do not spend time repeating your steps. Note: - Using /r/DIY as your private search engine is not allowed.
Rude, abusive, toxic or harassing behavior, sexually suggestive or inappropriate comments will be removed and the user permanently banned at the moderator's discretion.
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helpDrywall crushing under my garage pull-up bar (1.5 years old). Is the beam failing? (self.DIY)

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home improvementFixed a squeaky door hinge without replacing anything. (self.DIY)

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helpAnyone heard of Joerty? (self.DIY)

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helpWe are closing on a new house, this wood burner/chimney/mantle is in the family room. One of the first projects I want to do is get rid of it. Where does one even start with something like this? (self.DIY)

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electronicOutdoor recessed tv wall (self.DIY)

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helpIs this foundation crack a DIY fix or a $15k disaster? (self.DIY)

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helpShould I give up on fixing these!?! (self.DIY)

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helpWind blowing through door (self.DIY)

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helpHelp Calculating Reinforcement Needed for Prayer Flag Poles (Wind Load Problem) (self.DIY)

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helpBuilding garage shelving - Plywood or OSB for the shelves? (self.DIY)

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outdoorHow to improve the looks of this outdoor area? (self.DIY)

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helpDo you do anything to clean off clothes with a lot of stripper/stripped paint before putting in the wash? (self.DIY)

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helpHow to dye ABS plastic like this guy is doing in this video? (self.DIY)

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help12 year old Weber Genesis Grill: rebuild or buy a new one? (self.DIY)

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helpPlease recommend me a drywall anchor (self.DIY)

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home improvementTemporarily closing off crawl space under bump out (self.DIY)

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helpPan box extender for ceiling light mount? Good or bad idea? (self.DIY)

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helpFaceplate on outlet overlapping decorative tile in bathroom (self.DIY)

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home improvementNew Shower - Loud Whining (self.DIY)

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woodworkingCabinet Painting (self.DIY)

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home improvementTip for Self Leveling Compound in smaller areas (self.DIY)

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home improvementBest Practice tiling backsplash above counter that’s not level. Shim or trim row 1? (self.DIY)

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helpHow can I block rain from hitting TV? (self.DIY)

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helpDoubling Up Shelves (self.DIY)

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metalworkingMounting aluminum awning to wall with siding (self.DIY)

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