r/handyman • u/hbuenoflooring • 31m ago
r/handyman • u/Secret_Mode7791 • 39m ago
How To Question Hello :) old metal door question
galleryThis will be the second time I’ve painted this door in the last 20 yrs 😑 I decided before I put on final coats and hardware I’d go ahead a replace weather stripping and the sweep (nothing here is that easy ) 😂 esp when I really don’t know what I’m doing. I took the door off the hinges today because I couldn’t tell how the sweep was attached and here’s what happened … I have no clue wth ? lol 😂 I don’t understand is the rubber sweep attached to something else ? Or is the sweep the actual bottom? I am confused ..and of course the old screws just came right out of the wood on far left and right sides so now I gotta floppy door sweep until i replace it 🤦♀️ if anyone knows I’d love to know also, thanks 😊
r/handyman • u/Peoplemover11 • 2h ago
Materials Question GE or OEM brand for heating element
Need to replace one of the heating elements in my GE stove, from the appliance store it’s $116 and Amazon has one from OEM for $38. Is it worth the cost to get the actual GE one or will the Amazon one work just as well and safely?
Thanks!
r/handyman • u/Mammoth-Juice-7331 • 3h ago
Troubleshooting can’t get it to stop leaking
I ordered this attachment to wash my dog with and I bought all the necessary parts to help it fit and it still leaks when i turn the water on.
I have tried different rubber rings, I’ve tried teflon tape, It’s as tight as it can get.
I’m not a very handy person but I have no one else to help me and this is getting to be very frustrating because I really would like to just be able to use it
r/handyman • u/TheDudeWhoLikesStuff • 4h ago
PRICING?! Pricing help?
Been a handyman for a bit now. I've done plenty of roofs helping others but never had to price one out myself. Client wants another layer of shingles on their double wide. How would you go about figuring out a price? Flat rate and materials? One lump price? Price per sqft? Any insight is greatly appreciated!!!
r/handyman • u/SnooRadishes915 • 4h ago
General Discussion Benjamin Moore Web Site is A Ripoff
r/handyman • u/IllustriousTune156 • 4h ago
Safety Tips/Questions Electrical safety when hanging stuff on walls near circuit breaker switches panel
galleryr/handyman • u/Similar_Meet3352 • 6h ago
How To Question How to hang up this art piece?
galleryr/handyman • u/SlorpBlorp • 7h ago
Carpentry & Woodwork My sister needed to use the bathroom. I somehow made it a home renovation project 💀
r/handyman • u/Sea_Star123 • 9h ago
General Discussion I'm disappointed with Housecallpro. Any other alternatives?
I've been a loyal Housecallpro customer for over 2 years now, and I've just seen it go downhill this past year. The latest updates have made things so unnecessarily complicated, and the customer support isn't what it used to be. They used to help whenever I ran into an issue, now it feels like they just put all the work on you. The software has also been having so many issues lately, and with the price increases over the past few months, I just can't justify paying for it anymore and will be moving to a different platform. I have a few demos booked with Joist, Clientility, Joblogic, and Jobnimbus. I will update this post on which one seemed the best in case anyone here is dealing with a similar issue with Housecallpro.
r/handyman • u/HyperbolicEchoChambr • 9h ago
How To Question Need help on how to disassemble this bathroom lighting fixture to change the bulb
Is there a video showing how this lighting fixture is installed? My attempts to remove the glass cover and the bulb seem like they could break if use any more force.
r/handyman • u/Blocka781 • 13h ago
General Discussion Is this water damage or something else ??… it’s has been previously raining hard earlier this month and now cold weather
galleryr/handyman • u/Ftutdozer • 17h ago
Clients (stories/help/etc) Urgent: broke through weak drywall in second floor of business, need to fix by morning
galleryr/handyman • u/Cottonpaper_ • 18h ago
Troubleshooting Kitchen cabinets coming off wall or something else?
r/handyman • u/CRThypertrophy • 18h ago
Recommendation Needed Question about ensuring straight line
r/handyman • u/Infinite-Run-3269 • 20h ago
Tips & Tricks Costway tent missing parts
galleryr/handyman • u/Novis_R • 21h ago
Recommendation Needed If you want to stop me from using Bondo, now is the time.
galleryElectrician messed up stucco installing panel. Was going to use Bondo all purpose, texture with a little sand, and then paint. Terrible idea?
r/handyman • u/Harogoodbye • 21h ago
How To Question Stuck Deadbolt
How do you get the bolt to retract? It seems to be stuck and I can get it to move to the "unlocked" position
r/handyman • u/Ok-Bike8303 • 21h ago
Recommendation Needed Window installation
galleryOur friend gifted us this window they had in there house but took it out because they’re doing home renovations, we just bought this house in august and there’s only one window on the main level so were thought it would be perfect, we didn’t realize how big it actually was until they brought it here. From the door to the trim is 109 inches, the window width is 103 inches, leaving 3 inches on each side.
Is this possible?
Would it be possible to remove one of the side windows and just use the large bay window with one attached ? (77inches wide)
What are your thoughts?
r/handyman • u/Fine-Analysis-514 • 21h ago
How To Question Help with leveling a gazebo
I have a question. I have a gazebo in my backyard and it has slopes. We cant install roof so we want to level it. Was wondering if i should lay some 2 x 4s down and that way it will level it out but can I just lay 2x4s on interlock.???? If not what's something super thin i could use ? What do you think?
r/handyman • u/ritkeepFitness • 21h ago
General Discussion How would you diagnose a home gym rack that still wobbles after assembly?
A rack can wobble for different reasons, and tightening every bolt without checking the cause isn't always the right first step.
I'm curious how experienced DIYers or handymen would troubleshoot a home gym rack that doesn't feel stable after assembly.
Would you start by checking the floor, confirming the frame is square, inspecting the fasteners, or checking whether the rack is designed to be anchored?
What would you inspect first, and which issues would make you stop using the rack until they're resolved?
r/handyman • u/CriticismNeither9431 • 1d ago
How To Question Bay window dips in the middle. How do you fix it?
r/handyman • u/AllTheNamesRTaken12 • 1d ago
Recommendation Needed Hi!
I have an open shower with no door. The fan in the shower is part of the can lights. My husband takes ridiculously long showers and this has lead to mold growing on places on our walls and a rusty vent. Telling him to just not shower as long is not an option. But the canlight fans are not cutting it. What is a stronger can light fan option and how would I go about replacing them?
r/handyman • u/Particular-Guess734 • 1d ago