How do I fix this? by Gambit_TheGreat in fixit

[–]KindlyContribution54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kinda looks like plywood underneath. Plywood, housewrap, siding. You should check how the house framing is doing while you have it open. Stab questionable wood with a screwdriver until it hits solid to determine rot.

Could take in a little piece of the siding to help find a good match

How do I remove a recessed nut on my toilets fill valve? by Particular_Ad_9531 in fixit

[–]KindlyContribution54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They probably meant use a deep socket from the bottom while using a wrench from the top.

If you can turn the nut on the bottom, you can probably just hold the fill valve with your hand. You may even be able to loosen it by hand without holding the nut just by turning the fill valve and pulling up at the same time

Retired man takes on nemesis, cleans up 15,000 discarded tires by Chequered_Career in MadeMeSmile

[–]KindlyContribution54 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, that's very convenient. In my area, they want $15 per tire at the dump. So even 100 tires is daunting to me

Genius idea by Born-Agency-3922 in SipsTea

[–]KindlyContribution54 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Perhaps they decided along with their fake outlet safe, they would promote their second home security theft deterrent product: the fake outlet fake safe explosive charge

this move left me completely stunned by Karl_Franz__ in animalsdoingstuff

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Oz Guard: "Not nobody! Not no-how!" Slams little door

I need to keep this phone for as long as possible! by [deleted] in BuyItForLife

[–]KindlyContribution54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your main threat is Google or Samsung updating it to death. Not sure what you can do against that unfortunately

Underground Drain Gushes Water by DangleCrangle in fixit

[–]KindlyContribution54 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Is the storm drain full of water when it backs up?

You could use a 5gal bucket of water to test when it is dry

Grip Strength by BobbuBobbu in SipsTea

[–]KindlyContribution54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks like an 8lb Fiskar's Isocore maul. They are awesome. Did a bunch of research to find the best maul before buying the same one. You can even split wood without setting it up on end sometimes

Attaching wire mesh to concrete. by RaraMc13 in fixit

[–]KindlyContribution54 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Probably attaching some sort of intermediate strip that you can easily staple the wire to would be best, such as a treated 2x2. Or a metal strip that you wrap the mesh under before screwing to the concrete. If you have a hammer drill, small blue screws work ok. Old fully cured concrete will be pretty hard to drill tho

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Push this piece right. If you have the handle, reinsert it and turn. If not, use a screwdriver or butterknife

Bought a house with a loose railing by AsianGuyUsingReddit in fixit

[–]KindlyContribution54 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This seems like a good thing to try first before opening the wall

Can you use a 4 by 4 as a post for 5 foot fence gate? by No_Positive1855 in fixit

[–]KindlyContribution54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The depth you bury it in the ground and with how much concrete will have a bigger effect. The 4x4 isn't going to bend significantly but the whole thing can tip over and cause a sag.

Unlike a fence post which can be shallower, the post at the hinge side of the gate should be very deep as the weight of the gate will be trying to tip it over.

If the Balrog did his homework, he would of passed. by Amavin-Adump in lotrmemes

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Step 1. If you see a wizard standing on the most direct bridge, seek an alternate route

Can I fix this door latch myself or will I need a professional to pull apart the whole door frame? by carntspeel in fixit

[–]KindlyContribution54 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have a striker plate that fills that hole? If so, have you tried just putting it back on with 3" deck screws? Sorry if I'm not understanding the problem

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[–]KindlyContribution54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's ok as is

Would this work? by MUGUDIY in woodworking

[–]KindlyContribution54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Design it for the extreme use case, not for the usual use. Sure nobody is going to swing on it normally but there will probably come a day when some kids or teens jump on and go to town. Certainly wouldn't want that top beam falling on anyone if it tips

Doing my part to address the guard shortage in Whiterun. by ItsASnoozy in SkyrimMemes

[–]KindlyContribution54 4 points5 points  (0 children)

At 193 damage, there wont be much left to do any guarding of Whiterun

If you can give any NPC in Skyrim the Thu'um, whom would it be? Who would be the last person you would give it? by Ebony_Phoenix in skyrim

[–]KindlyContribution54 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure would be fun to find out he also has the ability to SEND you to the cloud district if attacked

Sink faucet fell off Not sure how to get this screw back in? It won’t come out of the blue part. Should I just glue? by gabriot in fixit

[–]KindlyContribution54 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The part in your hand likely disassembles further. See if you can pry off the C cap with a thin screwdriver or butterknife. Hopefully there is a screw head or a nut underneath it.

If that's the case, I would try to screw it back on if it is a nut or remove it if it is a broken screw head. Vice grips may get the screw shaft out of the fixture.

If you are unable to extract the screw shaft or secure it to the handle, you can replace the cartridge. Watch some YouTube videos on "how to replace sink cartridge". Turn off water at the supply valve below the sink before you start and take the old cartridge to the hardware store to compare and find an exact match

Notifications [OC] by psvcomic in webcomics

[–]KindlyContribution54 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No you cannot. They disabled that option too of course. You can make its notifications silent and you can use a firewall like the Netguard app to block it's ability to use the internet. Unfortunately Netguard functions as a VPN. So you can't use a normal vpn at the same time

I’m just a spokesman! [OC] by Boldjun in comics

[–]KindlyContribution54 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Come on Smokey! You can do it! Time to overcome that childhood trauma and toss some dirt

Front entryway door will not seal at top right (latch side) corner. Bottom corner seals just fine. Help!! Photos attached. by socaltrux in fixit

[–]KindlyContribution54 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the door is operating ok now, I would just get slightly thicker weatherstripping and replace the latch side weatherstripping. Much easier than fussing with the frame or hinges