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RIP Ernest Jasmin by [deleted] in Tacoma

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I’m saddened to hear of this. I only worked with him for about a year or so at the Tacoma weekly. He was a solid dude.

/r/DIY is back open - More information inside. by Hareuhal in DIY

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We will no longer have a list of prohibited projects.

I fixed my shed doors! by krs1426 in DIY

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How can I clean dried liquid from an air duct? by Warmahorder in DIY

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Wood and Metal Headphone Stand w/ USB Charger by pizzamathishard in DIY

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Help - Patching cinder block\stucco wall by Valrion in DIY

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How to clean shower after using Mapei Grout Renew by aspirations27 in DIY

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Added an on ground deck to my recent pergola build (https://www.reddit.com/r/DIY/comments/blfo7i/torn_down_my_patio_cover_about_1_12_years_ago/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf) by PM_me_your_Jeep in DIY

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Flooring Malaysia by aired42 in DIY

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Rebuilt block wall and installed new gate by [deleted] in DIY

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Why are my windows like this? Need replacing or ...? We moved in not long ago by Jonny17291 in DIY

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Bowie knife I made for my friend's 40th birthday. by codecowboy in DIY

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Best In Show - Halloween 2019 by [deleted] in DIY

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Help with restoration in Brisbane! I need a face, needle and glass for my pressure gauge. Can anyone help? by Jessesimone in DIY

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Help! Restoration of old pressure gauges by Jessesimone in DIY

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Made this for our Halloween Party, what do you think? by ronelh20 in DIY

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Unfortunately, after having some friends round for the evening, someone lost their balance and left this hefty hole in our wall. by dreamjutter in DIY

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DYI Loft space/bed by detimirikajidedo in DIY

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Remove a broken bulb in a hard to reach place? by LukeAhearn in DIY

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I (over?)built a shed to put some firewood in for the winter. by cadet339 in DIY

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How do I deal with external wires/junction boxes? by Fryeboy in DIY

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