c/diy-repairs

Staring at my broken dryer for three weeks while the part shipped from overseas

My dryer drum stopped spinning, and the only correct replacement belt was backordered from another country. I had friends telling me to just rig a generic belt, but I worried about safety and longevity, so I waited. Do you think it's worth the wait for specific parts, or is getting things running quickly more important in DIY?

Unpopular opinion: Painting over wallpaper is a valid DIY hack

I skipped stripping the old wallpaper in my bedroom and just painted over it. Some people warn this leads to bubbling and peeling, but my walls look great so far. Is it ever okay to paint over wallpaper, or should it always be removed first?

Question about using plumber's tape to stop a drip under the kitchen sink

Fixing my leaky garden hose nozzle changed how I see water use.

Honestly, I never paid attention to the constant drip from my hose. Tbh, after wrapping the threads with plumber's tape, the leak stopped completely. I checked last month's water use and it was way lower. Now I'm fixing all the small leaks around the house to save more.

Stripped screw has me stuck with a kitchen cabinet that won't close

I was tightening up a loose hinge on my old cabinet when the screw head stripped out completely. Now the door hangs open and rattles every time I walk by. I tried the rubber band trick, but it just snapped and made a mess. My drill with a reverse bit didn't grab anything either. I'm thinking about using a screw extractor, but I've heard they can break off and make things worse. Has anyone had success with a different method? I'm open to any tips before I resort to filling the hole and starting over. This is turning into a bigger headache than I expected.

Has anyone tried Duramax Sheds Online for replacement parts?

I need some accessories and an extension for my existing setup. Has anyone tried Duramax Sheds Online for shelves and hook and things like that?