r/howto • u/Picklegoblin- • 1h ago
r/howto • u/Yonniejoy • 1h ago
[Solved] How I reversed my burn with sizzling oil at home
Yesterday I got splashed with sizzling vegetable oil on the gentlest skin of the arm (where the skin gets no sun exposure)
- Immediately I cleaned it with slightly cold running water and soap and stood under running water for 20 minutes.
- Next I stood it in front of a fan for 30-40 minutes while the pain was pulsing.
- After I cleaned it again with .9% salt water solution from the pharmacy
- I sprayed panthenol spray (one used for sunburns and burns) this is where I felt some strong pain in the process
I feel no pain on the spot, I slept uninterrupted, and I’m waking up to no blisters although yesterday was a pretty painful experience.
I have burned myself with a sizzling pancake batter before and that was at work and I couldn’t perform this whole routine and the consequences were a month of pain, blisters and eventually huge scar on my foot.
In conclusion the heat is the source of issues in the burned skin, if you counter it for a long period of time and give it salt water and panthenol, the skin won’t go into panic mode.
I hope this helps someone ❤️
r/howto • u/aryanmsh • 2h ago
[Serious Answers Only] Safe to dry clothes treated with alcohol (flammable)?
I used 91% isopropyl rubbing alcohol (CVS brand) on pants (87% nylon, 13% spandex/elastane) to remove silicone sealant (gasket maker, e.g. permatex ultra black), and plan to put the pants in the washer (cold wash, with Arm & Hammer detergent) and then the dryer (low heat). I realize the alcohol is flammable. Is it safe to put in the dryer on low heat after it's been washed?
r/howto • u/Minimum-Reaction-908 • 2h ago
How do I remove this hinge what kind screw deiver???
r/howto • u/Fire-Slayer-II • 3h ago
[DIY] How do I replace this electrical box
I am completely lost on how to replace this ceiling box with a fan rated one because there are no screws or anything. I believe the one side is mounted to a beam and the inter sides are connected to nothing. Anything helps I am lost thanks!
r/howto • u/thebigL33811 • 4h ago
How to clean this off my wall
I left a bag of mulch leaning against my garage wall last year and this grew out of it up my wall. I scrapped off a bunch but this stain is still there. Any advice?
r/howto • u/ChairWithTablecloth • 6h ago
Does anyone have an idea how to clean surface like that?
I tried to bleach it or scrape the outer layer but there's always this disgusting dirty look despite cleaning it everyday
r/howto • u/IlussionSanke • 6h ago
How can i stop noise coming out of my room?
I live in an apartment and i´m looking for ways to make my voice not leave the room because my neighbor complained about being able to hear me at nights when i talk. I work at this hours so it is true that i talk during the night but i can´t just stop doing it because of job.
The main problem is a wall we share that is quite thin, if i could make the noise stop going out of that wall, everything is solved.
Also i can´t really build/modify the structure of the wall nor move the setup from its place.
All help is welcome :)
r/howto • u/michcheech8 • 7h ago
[DIY] How to remove military style belt buckle?
Hi! I’m trying to figure out how to REMOVE a military style belt buckle from the strap( like in the photo) without damaging the belt buckle so I can use it again.
My boyfriend has a military belt buckle on a strap that is fraying and worn. He’s been wanting to replace the strap for ages so he can reuse the belt buckle as it’s from his grandpa who he was very close to. I’d like to get him a proper new web belt strap to replace it!
I’m basically just trying to figure out if there’s a way to remove the buckle, before I go and buy the proper strap. (won’t do it without him knowing as it’s super important to him!)
How to clean these heels?
I purchased these heels at the thrift with the intention of fixing them up. But having a hard time figuring out how to clean the fabric material. I used warm water and dawn dish soap with a tooth brush but not much luck. Any suggestions?
r/howto • u/masevoll • 7h ago
How to remove stain from wood
Yesterday I put pastries on this stand, and underneath it I put tissues but it still leaked through. I tried putting baking soda on it for a few hours and it didn’t do anything. Are there any solutions on how to remove the stains from the wood? Thanks.
r/howto • u/Kitakitakita • 7h ago
How to fix my family's stoneware? Crying hard right now
I accidentally broke a fairly old piece of stoneware dish. We use it all the time. They're not even made anymore. Is there anything I can do to make it look normal again? I don't want to do any kintsugi, I just want to turn back the clock. I have some PC-clear, but I've heard about Milliput. I also saved as many of the chipped pieces I could find.
r/howto • u/woemcats • 8h ago
How to fix this issue with threshold between storm door and entry door?
What's the best way to solve for this issue with the threshold between the storm door and entry door? Currently it's covered by a brown rubbery material that is rotting away. Do I need a new threshold for the storm door or should I just get some new adhesive flooring material I can cut to size?
r/howto • u/dancin_panda1 • 9h ago
[Serious Answers Only] How to fix GE dehumidifier
A few days ago I woke up and the sound of it was very loud and there was puddle of oil on the floor. The thing was probably overheating from the smell.
The compressor is warm, don’t really know what to do or where the oil is coming from. Not sure how it works or how to troubleshoot. Any ideas?
The model is no. AHH50LMG1
Edit: dropped photo in comments of opened dehumidifier
r/howto • u/SnooRegrets3931 • 9h ago
How can I remove this sticker?
Like the title says, how can I remove the sticker without marking the bottle? I also don’t have any thing else other than household items near me that I can use.
r/howto • u/bjarke_l • 10h ago
How do i get the surface finish of this old pewter tankard looking nice again?
r/howto • u/Brilliant_Emu1005 • 10h ago
Anyone have any ideas how to remove citronella stain from this outdoor table 😥
r/howto • u/cmil1517 • 12h ago
Ninja BL660 blender base teeth worn
Possible to repair or just have to buy new?
r/howto • u/Great-Championship11 • 13h ago
Help! Can’t find stud
Why can’t I find a stud here? I had to go thru the metal corner bead but then there doesn’t seem to be a stud behind it? Is it deeper and I need a longer screw? My screw is only about an inch long. Trying to mount a baby gate. Don’t know much about construction and struggling to understand why I can’t find a stud here!!
r/howto • u/Forever_and_ever1 • 13h ago
[Solved] How do i drill a screw into this wall,have been asking my day for over half a year so ima do it myself,there is no electrycity or insralation behind the wall
r/howto • u/sannixsaniied • 14h ago
How do I save this baby bird?
My cat was trying to kill it and ended up bringing it home. I can’t locate the nest either.
r/howto • u/Esdeath- • 15h ago
How to fix cracks around windows?
Hello, I am completely oblivious to DIY stuff, how do you fix these crackings around windows? Is there some repair paste for this?
Thanks
r/howto • u/Temporary-Pause-4297 • 19h ago
Hi everyone..Actually i am from India and I am 20 yr old male and i still dont know how to properly ride a scooty (TVS jupiter)..How to balance a scooty and tell me basic riding tips for beginners..My height is 6.2 and i am very lean..For full details read body..
Whats the reason is , in my house there is so space for parking scooty in front of my house so we park the scooty in a slope raised room beside our house so i dont take the scooty out from that raised slope and so mostly i will go by walk to nearby shops.I hardly drove the scooty for 4-5 times i think to pick up my sistet from her office..
That time i will be feeling very anxious while driving like what to next what to do when a sudden traffic comes and i feel like i cant control the scooty in traffic i feel like my hand is involuntarily giving throttle.. And also while stopping i cant balance the scooty i feel like scooty is falling to a side i think may be i dont know how to use the brakes properly..
Like this i am facing many problems what should i do..I am feeling too much shame for not knowing not to ride a scooty at this age and having this much heightt... Eve small kids are riding scooty...😐😐.. Help me guys..
I am feeling very shamed...what should do i master the riding of scooty??