DIY

The original post: /r/diy by /u/Cobra_LG on 2024-12-27 10:15:45.

Just Quit Twitter Today, feels like an achievement to me!

The original post: /r/diy by /u/amateurviking on 2024-12-26 23:40:03.

First time homeowner here. We have a fireplace/flue that has some kind of electrical fan mechanism with a controller rheostat switch mounted to the wall. We’re painting and the prior owner has painted over the plate (and all the light switches and sockets, ugh), and the knob is missing. Can I use any variable fan controller to replace or do I need a specific part? The wall plate looks like a standard 1-gang, but I haven’t pulled it off the wall yet.

The original post: /r/diy by /u/JForce1 on 2024-12-27 06:50:22.

Making a cabinet with a bunch of different sized panels, and just trying to determine how many sheets of ply, and not just that (total area would work) but how to best orient as to get the most out of each sheet. Figured maybe there was an app or site where I could input the relevant dimensions and it would work it all out for me? (Preferably in metric).

Any advice appreciated.

The original post: /r/diy by /u/holidaybiscuits on 2024-12-27 04:49:39.

The original post: /r/diy by /u/wilsonda on 2024-12-27 03:12:15.

The original post: /r/diy by /u/AM_0019 on 2024-12-27 02:45:48.

The original post: /r/diy by /u/Turbulent-Basis9488 on 2024-12-27 02:32:53.

The original post: /r/diy by /u/peripathe on 2024-12-27 02:25:49.

The original post: /r/diy by /u/Malkshakes on 2024-12-27 02:21:27.

The original post: /r/diy by /u/dbrat on 2024-12-27 02:20:57.

I have a storage bench that I want to raise by 4" to have more comfortable seating for a rather tall table. I have just about finishing building a wooden frame to do so, however I realized that my initial idea for securing the bench to the frame likely won't work.

I wanted to drill into the frame from the inside of the bench, however the issue is that the base of the inside is a very thin board that was slid into place and I don't believe that the outer base board reaches that much (if at all) inside of the bench for the screw to actually secure to anything. Unfortunately I don't think I can shift the thin board to check because it is held in place by the other part of the bench.

My only other option seems to be to drill 4-5" screws directly down into the baseboard and then perhaps cover them up with some white caps or something once the frame is painted, so I wanted to see if there are any other options before I (fearfully) start drilling into the outside of the bench.

Frame: https://imgur.com/a/xPbY2KF

The original post: /r/diy by /u/Nexues98 on 2024-12-27 01:12:11.

The original post: /r/diy by /u/hrdCory on 2024-12-27 00:26:21.

The original post: /r/diy by /u/dualbag0224 on 2024-12-27 00:02:40.

The original post: /r/diy by /u/gosb on 2024-12-26 22:38:33.

The original post: /r/diy by /u/431p on 2024-12-26 22:36:42.

https://imgur.com/a/ODkceJZ

I thought about zip tying the supply somewhere but there is nothing to zip tie it to except other supply lines. This isnt TOO bad because I have to pull it out a fair amount to hit the valve, but in fear of the possibility of it causing damage I want to secure it somehow. Is there something I can buy on amazon that maybe mounts easily to the backboard and guide the line?

The original post: /r/diy by /u/thesullyluv on 2024-12-26 22:29:09.

The original post: /r/diy by /u/Piano_Forte_1234 on 2024-12-26 22:23:00.

The original post: /r/diy by /u/read4philth on 2024-12-26 21:55:46.

Would it be possible to chisel out the one tile and add some extra mud beneath a new tile to pitch it so it stops allowing water to pool? I'm hoping to not have to rip the whole floor out. It's only that one corner that doesn't slope properly.

The original post: /r/diy by /u/sauronsknee on 2024-12-26 21:21:23.

The original post: /r/diy by /u/Pelosipicksstocks on 2024-12-26 21:01:55.

The original post: /r/diy by /u/LGMuir on 2024-12-26 20:50:32.

Wondering if anyone has suggestions to fix and shore up this leg that gave out.

So far I’m considering;

Not possible and replace chair.

Use slightly longer screws but there’s not much length left without seriously risking cracking IMO.

Filling the Holes and redrilling the screws back in, but not sure how durable this fix would be safety wise

Drilling wider holes filling those holes with short dowels and screwing into those instead.

I’m not very experienced, and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions to safely repair this.

The original post: /r/diy by /u/swpete on 2024-12-26 20:44:01.

The original post: /r/diy by /u/FreidasBoss on 2024-12-26 19:26:48.

The original post: /r/diy by /u/Foreign_Structure595 on 2024-12-26 19:18:44.

Any advice for connecting solid & stranded wires when it’s for larger wires (e.g., 10awg/8awg)?

I’m trying to wire up a 30A induction cooktop where the house wires are 10awg solid, and the cooktop wires appear to be 10awg or 8awg stranded. The manual is clear, however, that the max current draw is 30A, so my sense is that the 10awg house wiring should be sufficient. (It's on a 30A breaker, and there's been a conventional electric cooktop on this circuit for years.)

I know the “strip an additional 1/8” from the stranded” technique, but I’m used to smaller wires (14awg/12awg), and am less confident with the larger wires.

The original post: /r/diy by /u/SmoothAsAnAlleycat on 2024-12-26 18:49:26.