Questions tagged [stuck]
Questions about releasing tools or pieces of material which have got stuck somewhere inaccessible, or in a position or state they should not be in.
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How do I remove this shower handle?
I'm hoping that somebody can help show me how to take apart the this shower leaky faucet (and matching bathroom sink faucets).
I didn't find any set screws but I was able to twist off the cap (...
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Why does a Keyless chuck sometimes stick?
I noticed that Keyless chucks in cheap drills tend to become stuck often, but I've always wonder why does this happen.
Is it due to overtightening the chuck?
Are low quality drill bits a factor to ...
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My shower drain is epoxied, what do I do to get the drain out?
My prefab shower drain that screws in is glued with epoxy that was used to put the tile down. I've had to remove the tile and now the drain is stuck. How can I get the drain to screw down without ...
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How can I unstick gear on a clock
This may be a little OT for a "Home Improvement" site but it's -- sort of -- home repair so I hope I can get some pointers.
I have a Golden Hour Clock which doesn't keep time.
The minute hand is ...
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Stuck pipe extractor tool
I recently moved into a new house which has electric shower heads. One of the bathrooms had a cheap thin metal extension pipe attached to the plastic shower head outlet. My shower head does not use ...
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Jammed drawer slides (metal) are not sliding easily - black dirt
The slides are sliding unsmoothly. There is also a lot of black dirt. Could it be that the grease that was used by the manufacturer dried up? How should I fix this.
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Top of double hung window will not open
Is this piece with the 2 screws in the track of my Duraseal double hung window preventing the top of the window from opening?
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Screenline motorized blinds stuck
I have some Screenline motorised blinds. I think this model, with this motor.
One of the blinds will go all the way down, but on the way up stops in the position shown. All of the other blinds work ...
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Bathtub plunger/stopper is attached to chain but won't budge. It is stuck inside the drain blocking the flow of water. How to remove it?
My bathtub plunger/stopper is attached to the chain but won't budge. It is stuck inside the drain blocking the flow of water. I tried hot water with dish soap as well as vinegar and baking soda. ...
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Why isn’t this drill bit going any further?
We’re trying to build a banister. This piece of wood would be the end piece. The tip of the drill barely goes into the wood before it gets stuck. We just tried charging the battery, but that wasn’t ...
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Push-to-open pantry door latch stuck closed
Push to open latch on pantry door is stuck. The magnet spring is at bottom corner, on the other side from hinges. There is a push plate at normal height, but no handles or knobs, nothing to grab.
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Tight Single-Handle Moen Bathroom Faucet
I've got a single-handle Moen bathroom faucet (see picture) that has become very tight to turn left or right or push in and pull out. It works, but it has a "stuck" feeling that it shouldn'...
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How do I pull out a stuck facet cartridge adapter?
I have a black adapter for a facet cartridge that is stuck. I’ve tried to pull it out but it doesn’t budge as it’s been a few years since it’s been installed. Any advice on how to get it unstuck?
Ps I ...
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Cannot remove this sliding door
I have a sliding door that I cannot remove. There's a roller that need to be cleaned or replaced. I believe I'm supposed to lower the rollers so it will tilt in or out. However, there isn't enough ...
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Lock stuck open, key is out
I was opening a door at my place. You have to turn the key to open the latch while the handle remains locked. I did this and while the key was turned i pushed open the door and the key popped out. Now ...
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Wood Floor Panel moved out of place and can’t move back, please help!
I was walking up the stairs and when I reached the top step my foot slid forward and wiped out. When I looked up, I saw that a panel had slightly moved, but when I tried to move the panel back into ...
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How to get an Ikea screw mount out of a piece of wood?
I was assembling an Alex desk that I got from Ikea today and I misread the instructions and misarranged a screw mount.
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Flush mount Light won't unscrew
I have a flush mount dome light in my kitchen that burnt out a while ago. When I try to unscrew the nipple and remove the dome, the threaded rod inside the light spins as well. I tried seeing if I ...
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Stuck parquet hardwood flooring
I'm doing a reno project and when we demo'd the old parquet hardwood floor, half of it came up no problem.. the other half is stuck badly to the older hardwoods underneath. They used some type of ...
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Faucet Stem is Totally Stuck on Faucet Housing
I am having a problem with my bathroom shower faucets. I have a leak in my bathroom shower taps. I have a Jameco faucet and I found new stems for the hot and cold. replaces the hot water side with no ...
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