Home repair guides: what to do before you call
What to do right now, step by step and animated, when something goes wrong at home. If it is not fixed, we take you to handymen in your city.
DIY · 40 minHow to patch a hole in drywall (check for wires and pipes first)Hole in the drywall? Patch it with a mesh patch and joint compound, check for wires and pipes before you cut, and know when to call a handyman.
DIY · 30 minDoor won't latch or close: how to fix itDoor won't latch or stay closed? Tighten the hinges, find where the latch hits and adjust the strike plate. Most fixes take one screwdriver.
DIY · 60 minHow to re-caulk a bathtub or shower, step by stepCaulk around your tub cracked or peeling? Cut out the old bead, seal the joint with 100% silicone in one pass, and know when a leak needs a pro.
DIY · 10 minSqueaky door hinge: how to stop it for goodSqueaky door hinge driving you crazy? Pull the hinge pin, clean it and grease it, one hinge at a time. It takes 10 minutes and lasts much longer than a spray.
DIY with care · 60 minHow to hang a heavy mirror or TV safelyHanging a heavy mirror or mounting a TV? Find the studs, use the right hardware, and lift it with two people so it never falls. Step by step.
DIY with care · 30 minCracks in the wall or ceiling: what they mean and when to worryCrack in the wall or ceiling? See which cracks are normal, how to tell if one is growing, and when sticking doors mean a foundation pro.
DIY · 30 minDoor sticks or rubs the frame: how to fix itDoor sticking or rubbing the frame? Find where it rubs, tighten the top hinge with a long screw and sand only as a last resort. Here is how.
DIY · 30 minSliding glass door hard to open: clean the track and adjust the rollersSliding glass door hard to open or stuck? Vacuum and scrub the track, use silicone spray and raise the rollers with one screw. Here is how.
DIY · 30 minDrafty door: how to replace the weatherstrippingDrafty door letting cold air in? Test it with a dollar bill, pull out the old weatherstripping and press in a new one. Then check the door sweep.
DIY · 20 minCabinet door sagging or won't close: adjust the hingesCabinet door sagging or won't close? Tighten the hinge screws, fix stripped holes and use the adjustment screws to line it up. Here is how.
DIY · 20 minWindow hard to open or close: how to make it slide againWindow hard to open or stuck shut? Unlock it fully, clean the tracks, cut a paint seal and use silicone spray. And know when to call a handyman.
DIY · 30 minTowel bar pulling out of the wall: how to fix it for goodTowel bar pulling out of the wall? Take it off, swap the plastic anchors for a stud or toggle bolts, and hang it so it stays put. Step by step.
DIY · 30 minTorn window screen: patch it or replace the meshTorn window screen letting bugs in? Patch a small hole in minutes, or replace the mesh and spline yourself with a spline roller. Step by step.
DIY · 90 minCracked or missing grout: how to fix itGrout cracked or falling out between your tiles? Rake out the bad grout, press in new, wipe the haze and seal it, and know when it means a leak.
DIY · 30 minSqueaky floors: how to quiet themFloor squeaks every time you walk on it? Find the gap over the joist and quiet it with a shim from below or a screw from above. Step by step.
DIY · 45 minGate sagging or won't latch: how to fix itGate sagging, dragging on the ground or won't latch? Tighten the hinges, add an anti-sag cable kit, and know when the post is the real problem.
DIY with care · 60 minLoose or rotten deck board: how to fix or replace itDeck board loose, popping nails or soft and rotten? Test it, swap the nails for deck screws or replace the board, and know when it is the structure.
DIY · 90 minPaint peeling in the bathroom: fix the moisture, then repaintPaint peeling or bubbling in your bathroom? Get the steam out with the fan, scrape and prime, and repaint with bathroom paint so it lasts this time.
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