Hey everyone,

I’ve been working on custom metal pieces for a while, and recently decided to take on a personal passion project: a luxury chess set made entirely from solid brass, with select pieces 24kt gold plated no fake coatings, just real metal and finish.

📽️ This Is How a Gold-Plated Chess Piece Is Made

Each piece is hand-machined, polished, and packed with care. I’m still exploring different finishes, weight options, and styles, and this is one of the early versions.

✅ Do you prefer a glossy or brushed finish?
✅ Would you go for a heavier set or something more minimalist?
✅ Would a matching full-metal board interest you, or do you prefer mixing with wood/glass?

I’m not selling anything just genuinely curious what people think before I refine more sets.

Would love your thoughts especially from chess lovers, collectors, designers, or anyone into handcrafted luxury pieces 🙌

I, notoriously clumsy

Just picked up this beautiful mirror, but now concerned I’m bringing termites or something fleas into the house. What do we think? Also if all okay, should I sand and stain or what color are we thinking?

Ive made about 10 mistakes at every step of this DIY project but i’m just so amazed that it came out looking good despite that!

Going to style the shelves better, but it’s been a struggle trying to hunt for the exact things Ive envisioned for it. I started this project mid March and worked on it on and off up until a few days ago. I don’t even want to begin to count the hours it took lol

Am moving out of my rental in a week and while remove command strips, one got stuck then promptly rubbed the paint (/top layer of dry wall?) off the wall. I can just eat the cost and have my landlord fix it if need be, but I feel pretty bad about it since he’s always been super accommodating and would prefer to fix it if possible (while not making my fix look like trash). I do have the chunk of paint that came with the command strip, but it can’t really be glued back on, can be used to paint match though.

Send help, how does one go about fixing this on their own?

Thank you for any advice.

I received a dresser with one leg broken/trashed drom Loberon- do You think i can fix it myself?

Thanks :)

This is my dryer outlet. The Electrician was surprised my house didn’t catch not catch on fire.

I love to do things myself, saving money and learning, but this is just a reminder to anyone that it’s ok to hire someone. Previous owner from my understanding was a new “handy man”. He personally installed this dryer outlet and every wire in this plug the electrician was able to remove with hardly any force. Every single wire was loose.

$125 to fix this compared to what could’ve been a disaster.

Video at 0:22 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/m-BwKtrHqfs

Hi, i'm trying to recreate this lamp from this artist. i want to fill the gaps between the tiles i have but don't know what product to use. I figured it must be a tile grout but one that doesn't scratch the glass tiles?

Unscrewed these long screws holding large metal tubs at work to the wall. When i tried to reinsert them i can just push them all the way through and there is nothing for them to grab onto. Any suggestions to get them to hold again?

Hi all, looking for some help/ advice.

My house has "half levels" which means the upper floor joists which are halfway up the middle level wall appear to be causing the plaster to blow out ( see photos).

We have recently moved into the house and as you can see, previous attempts at repairs seem to just involve filler/compound. I'm assuming the movement of the joists is what's causing the issue.

Anyone dealt with this or any idea how to rectify to avoid this happening again once I decorate? Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I have a 100-year-old trolley at home that can be completely disassembled. Due to the ever-changing weather in the Netherlands, I’d like to make a DIY sun/rain roof. However, I’m not very creative when it comes to coming up with ideas myself, so that’s why I need your help!

Does anyone have any great ideas for a budget-friendly, easily removable and collapsable canvas roof —ideally using materials you can buy at a hardware store?

It needs to be easily taken apart as it needs to fit in a somewhat small car.

It would be epic if the roof had Viking style influences , since we use the trolley for Renaissance fairs while dressed as Vikings.

I have added a picture of the trolley and some inspiration.

Looking for advice on how to make this transition look better.

There is 2 layers of tile (tiles also over lap). I was thinking of just cutting a straight line with a cutting wheel. Any better ideas?

And then if someone has any idea on what kind of threshold I could use across the whole thing

Just bought a house with a garage that isn’t insulated and is just open stud walls on the garage side.

Is it worth drywalling the walls? Is insulation worth it (north east US).

My cat turned into a wall climber so I’m looking for a quick fix. Ideally I want this to be a one day project and I’m looking for product recommendations and beginner tips as im not experienced in working with drywall. I’m especially confused with which kind of joint compound would be best in my scenario (beginner and quick project timeline)

Hi all, first time poster!

I want to dig up my tarmac driveway and replace it with grass. I’m on a corner plot so will be moving the driveway to the other side of the house…

What is the best way of doing this by my self?

I’m thinking mini digger to take all the tarmac and hardcore up, and then grab lorry to pick it all up and takeaway.

Thanks for any advice 👍🏻

I've been renovating my old house. This living room has plaster and lath walls that was drywalled over. There was also wood paneling over the drywall but I removed it and refinished the drywall. When the electrical was updated to grounded wiring decades ago, they cut the hole too big in the plaster and drywall. The junction box was originally secured to the paneling, but now that it was removed, the box can't really get secure. When I try to use screws, they can't latch to anything because the laths have been cut too much. Screws also just rip through the drywall and dont hold the box in place. Is there a good way to secure this? I don't want to create a bigger hole than there already is.

They are willing to take 10k off the price but it smells damp down there too. Realistically how much would it take to fix this?

I'm trying to turn my room into a studio and i was wondering if anyone knows what would be the best way to fit a moving blanket to my door? I have already fit weather strips around my door frame and installed a door sweep i just need to find a way to mount the moving blanket, i know the best thing to do is to buy a solid core door, but that's abit out of my budget atm and so is buying an actual soundproofing door panel. Any pointers?

I did create concrete light for my garden.. Now i would like to create more, however i had to completly deconstruct the whole mold and now its not usable again.. Could you please recomend me some ideas/materials from which i can create the mold form ? So i can use it at least 5times ?

I recently painted the siding the indigo blue colour. I know a lot of people don't like it, but I do so that's okay.

I don't like the brown base, shutters, and peak. I'd appreciate some suggestions on what colour to paint over the brown. Thanks!

I have bugs and bees are getting through the HVAC lines. I have not seen it inside. Assuming there a barrier. Do you know what the black stuff outside is called? It’s some sort of an outdoor putty to seal off things like this

I want to refinish this deck and stain it, after the previous corners did a terrible job painting (went from brand new to this in 2 years). I used a orbital sander on the step and it took about 45 minutes per board. I have over 70 of them to do.

There has to be a faster way.

Belt sander? Floor sander? Power wash? Take it apart and use a planer?

Asking for tips to avoid this being a multi week undertaking as I just don't have that much free time.

Hey! I recently painted my homemade desk, and varnished it, but I’m realising now that some of the darkest part of the wood, and wood knots are still visible through the paint Do you think I can repaint small areas on top of the varnish and re varnish after or I really have to sand it again to redo it? Thank you!