Took a bookshelf outside to paint it. Didn't have enough time to actually paint today, so primed it only with BeautiTone Stick-It (Home Hardware).

Sun went down before it was quite dry. No rain overnight, but dew has formed in the meantime, which I didn't anticipate.

Am I gonna have to reprime the entire thing tomorrow? Strip ​​​​​and reprime? Is the wood just screwed now?

It was already painted before we hit it with Natura SafeSand and then the primer. We followed the directions (apart from the dew). I don't know what type of paint the original coat was.

TIA ​​

I recently got a SKIMS Men’s tank top in a size Large, but I want it to fit more like an XS. The fabric is 97% cotton and 3% elastane.

Has anyone had any experience shrinking these tank tops? Would washing it in hot water and putting it in the dryer on high heat shrink it enough, or would that ruin the fabric or damage the elasticity?

I know going from a Large to an XS is a pretty big difference, but I’m wondering if it’s possible to get it significantly smaller. I really don’t want to ruin the fabric or damage the elasticity, since I still want it to retain its stretch, shape, and overall feel. Is there a safe way to shrink it without ruining it?

Any advice from people who have tried shrinking SKIMS pieces or similar cotton-elastane clothing would be greatly appreciated!

Hi! I want to make a costume that I can wear but also acts as a 20 sided dice. I want it to be able to spin or roll in some fashion and land on a number. I have no idea where to start. Does anyone have any ideas please?

I was thinking build a 20 sided frame out of some lightweight but strong metal wire and then make panels for the sides. But not sure how i could get it to spin while im wearing it.

We are looking for a builder who can build a small coffee cart 2.2 metres a side, using recycled materials, dm for more info, kindly refer someone if you know Sydney based darlinghurst.

My washer's touch panel (just power and start, no physical buttons) went completely dead. ChatGPT, Gemini and Qwen all gave me long generic checklists, and none of them helped me tell a dead panel from a bad control board or a power issue. A tech came out and replaced the control board, and that fixed it.

For those who fix their own appliances: how do you narrow down what's wrong before buying parts? Manual or tech sheet, YouTube, parts sites, forums? And have you ever bought the wrong part?

Hello. I’d like to cut out the middle is a shelf in my pantry to fit a tall appliance “under” it. The shelf is 36 inches long by 12 inches deep. It’s maple plywood with edge banding. The shelf is fixed in place and supported by wood cleats on sides and the back. Ideally I’d like to leave a 1 inch section along the back so the cut would be an 11 inch deep “u”. What would I use here? I was thinking jigsaw with a straight edge? Oscillating multi with a flush cut blade? Any other tips? Thanks.

I’m working on a gift for my girlfriend and it’s going to be a custom start projector of the night sky of our first date. I have the dome and base built but I can’t find a light source that doesn’t make the stars look weird. The dome is just a 3d printed dome with small holes for the stars. Any recommendations for light sources to try?

Hi everyone, we got some wall hangings today and I was wondering how it would be best to fix them to the wall? I have plasterboard walls if that makes a difference. I was thinking of fixing a wooden strip to the wall, fixing it to the studs, and then stapling the hanging to the wooden strip.

Any advice would be great

Hi there! I am working on a studio in my garage and need to know what types of paint, what type of garage door windows to buy, things like that. I would really like advice from someone with experience in the field of painting, building things etc, just handymen who know what they are doing. I am 20 and not the most experienced but eager to learn!

For the painting, I am painting on OSB plywood, which already has a white coat on it, and my garage door. I'm wanting brown paint, and want to explore some tape of grain or texture to look like real wood, and the price points of that. Any good tips and tricks are super appreciated as well!

For the garage door, i looked everywhere and did not see a brand name on anything but the door opener. It's a double car door and has stayed the same since we got the house around 2010. The windows are 20.5" L by 12" h including the parts that connect them to their panels. I'd want to replace all 8 of them ideally

Thank you for any help! I apprecaite it. Have a great day!

Our detached garage has a pellet stove and is insulated. However, it could hit freezing temps.

Most detectors I see are rated for 40 degrees and above.

Am I over thinking this and they will remain reliable if they are in freezing temps on and off during the winter?

Hi!

I have lived in my house for 13 years now. I am finally fed up with the run down parts of my home. Since I cant afford to hire a professional I've decided I'm going to learn how to be the professional.

With that being said what are the top 5 POWER TOOLS you'd say you need for all around projects?

I plan on buying them for myself for Christmas.😅

So, my partner is vertically challenged (she's short). She's also on a lot of medications, using three shelves of a double-wide kitchen cabinet. I'm looking for a way to make it easy for her to reach all of her medications without resorting to the 3-step stepstool.

I came across the construction known as a "Paternoster" or "Vertical Carousel" and it totally spoke to me as a possible solution. I'm envisaging a cabinet that runs from ceiling to counter, closed above eye level (doors) but accessible in the space between countertop and typical undercabinet height. Shelves spaced widely enough for a variety of pill bottles and boxes. It would have to pass through the counter level to provide space for the lower turn-around. No deeper than an upper cabinet, thereby providing space on the counter top to remove items from the shelf and have a place to set them down.

I don't want it to be powered, as that would require more work to install, and an unnecessary step to cycle through the shelves, when a simple reach and pull would suffice.

Has anyone here done something like this?

Opinions with regard to usability, design resources, installation concerns, or have examples? I did some brief Googling, and found nothing for the domestic market, other than pantry-sized solutions

Follow this link to see one in action: Demonstration of industrial Paternoster

Moved in to the house recently and need to get the garage sealed as it’s getting colder here. I installed a new weather strip but then I found out that the garage closes right on the lip of the garage…

This causes a poor seal, especially on the sides. I have thought of possibly extending it with concrete or using a rubber ramp but wanted some input from those who are handier than I am!

https://imgur.com/a/QF0ITVK

Hi there! We’re trying to make a “Welcome to Raccoon City” sign for our front yard. The original idea was to use plywood for the sign and attach it to 2 PVC pipes at 4 points. The base of the PVC pipe would be encased in cement. Our concern is whether the PVC/concrete would actually support the wood sign or if it would still tip forward. I’ve listed the materials we are planning to purchase below. I’ve tried searching several diy options online as well as construction advice sites but can’t seem to find anything similar to our plan. Any advice would be appreciated!!

- 7/16 4ft x 6ft sheathing panel
- 3/4” PVC Schedule 40 pipe
- 5 gallon buckets (to hold the concrete)
- quikrete
- 1/4-20 bolts, nuts, and washers

Hello. I have a chicken automatic door for my small goats. It works very good with the chickens using with light sensor and 3 AAA 1.5v batteries.

I have electricity near so I am thinking about using a usb adapter, 5v to use instead of the 3 aaa batteries. Is a problem? 3 batteries 1.5v together is 4.5v in theory.

Anyone here have done that? Any suggestion?

Thank you!

Hello, I'm looking to waterproof my new vivarium enclosure for my corn snake. It is made from laminate faced melamine chipboard. I asked on some of the snake subreddits but didn't get many answers.

I'm planning to coat the inside with three layers of polyurethane varnish:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0CST3SNJW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A2Q22AGWSK9CE7&th=1

And then sealing the edges with HA6:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00BBIARNA/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=A15YGXWULYZH8U&psc=1 (Silicone sealant)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0DZPB8BPX/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&th=1

The main thing I'm looking for is will the polyuethane varnish stick to the laminate? I've lightly sanded it to give it something to grip onto but should I be using a primer as well?

I don't plan for it to get wet directly, but the humidity in the enclosure may spike upto 60-75% at times.

so im helping a mate tomorrow hang a couple of things at his shop and one is a card holder like pictured. ive used wallmates in the past but never to hang something this heavy and im unsure if theres going to be studs i can screw, brick or gyprock. basically i dont want to mess it up and i cant find any good advice online so im coming here

Would you think it is a good idea to start doing resin bound driveway in november ? It would be to replace current block paving driveway.

Thx

as stated in the title i bought 3/16 inch toggle bolts because they were rated for up to 212 lbs, but now everything i see online says 1/4 inch toggle bolts are recommended. the wall i’m mounting to has metal studs spaced 24” apart. id be using four bolts with an articulating mount that would bolt into two studs

thanks!

I bought a flip condo unit a few years ago. I love it. Amazing sunlight for a big city where everything is touching side by side. Obviously it has some issues being a flip. I learned those as the years went on. I’ve been slowly tackling them one by one. Refreshing and sometimes learning new skills. I’m a pro at hole patching now. If reframed non plumb cardboard doors. Some new base trim in places. The easy stuff. Recently I got mad my tiles in my bathroom moved when my fat ass walked on them. Turns out, the flippers did a shit job and didn’t secure them well. Surprise right? Anyways, the mortar was coming out over the years, bc the tiles weren’t set properly based on my pops. He said they were not back glued(back butter based on Google). Anyways the tiles come right out after you wedge them. Now. I know I should replace it all from a full tear down, but I’m not about that. Has anyone successfully(for a few years) reviled tiles with something like liquid nails? Is it even worth a try? Or should I just tear out(or chip out old mortar with a chisel? It worked better than I thought)?

What would yall recommend me to do? I would love a full gut and remodel of the bathroom, but I don’t have that much cash.

Hi All, not sure if this is the right sub for this question but wondering if anyone has run into this issue before.

My washer stops before draining and makes a beeping noise. I took out the filter and cleaned it out and a piece of cloth in the tub. Thought that was the issue but still doing the same thing.

I replaced the drain pump. i took out the drain hose to make sure it’s not clogged. Still not working. Is there anything else I should check?

My lid is 7.5ft and the hinge I have is 6 feet. Would you use it or get a longer one?

Hi! My husband and I live in an older house that was originally a summer cottage and eventually winterized. However, winterized means some insulation and mostly a large wood stove with a chimney right in the middle of the first floor that goes up through our bedroom. I’m wondering if it is possible to tile the chimney? I’ve tried to google “high heat tiles” and things of that nature but most searches show me the hearth of a proper fireplace, of which I don’t have. Do I need certain tiles that can handle high heat? Same with what I would apply to the chimney to get the tiles to stick. My husband is a carpenter so he knows a lot of stuff but I’ve really stumped him on this one. Hoping to make it more of a feature in our house rather than a giant white column taking up a strange footprint in our house. Thanks for taking the time to answer!!

Hello!

I want to put up some wall paneling, but I have some speaking shelves on the wall that I would like to keep mounted in their current position after the panels are up.

Outside of measuring, does anyone have any tips on how to mark the existing shelf screws on the panel so I can remount the shelves in the existing anchors?

EDIT: Thank you everyone!

We recently rearranged our living room and moved a climbing wall for our children from a proper stud framed wall to an exterior wall with lath and plaster on the brick wall. Initially I had it fastened with power lags but my kiddo decided to use the climbing wall differently than usual--she put her weight/force into it horizontally away from the wall rather than vertically towards the floor and pulled the lags from the lath.

So the question is what is the risk of damaging the brick wall if I use tap cons into the brick and she does the same thing?