Home Repair

Some jobs need a professional, but when the tap leaks or the toilet runs, you can grab some tools and fix it yourself! We'll walk you through it.

How-to

From tech to tidying, quick DIY to diving right in, we have step-by-step instructions for any project you can dream up.

Could call a pro but would rather Do It Yourself? You're in luck! Our DIY section is for you. Build it, craft it, repair it; you've got skills.

Tech

We aren't all tech-savvy. Need help with your email, cell phone, or social media? Look here before you call your younger brother.

Renovations

When it's time to redo your workspace, bathroom, kitchen, or whole house, all it takes is some tools and great ideas.

Basics

If you ever wondered how to clean something, cut something, or draw something, you'll find the guidelines right here.

Tidying

Even if you aren't a clean freak, some organization makes a cluttered home comfortable. We have lots of natural options for a sparkling living space.

Your Vehicle

Knocking pipes can be annoying and worrisome. Some causes can be remedied with a bit of DIY, while others require calling in the processionals.

Plumber fixing white sink pipe with adjustable wrench.

Water pipes

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Plumber Fixing Pipe

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Senior woman in evening wear fixing pipes under kitchen sink

Male Plumber Working To Fix Leaking Sink In Home Bathroom

Male plumber trying to stop water leak in black faucet

Plumber connecting pipes under sink

Man repairing sink pipe in the kitchen

Sweating windows aren't just annoying; they can also cause major issues with your home's structure and your family's health.

Condensation water drops on home windows in the morning in winter. High humidity level concept.

Close up view of person hand using paper cloth, drying wet condensation drops from glass window in cold winter morning at sunrise.

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dirty window with a sill with mold from dampness, fungus on the window in the apartment

Cleaning water  condensation on window

Professional handyman installing window at home.

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Window corner full of house plants

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Opening the window

Man in a blue shirt does window installation

Hardwood floors are beautiful, and a scratch can cause horror, but worry not. Fixing these is usually a fairly simple matter.

Solid oak wood flooring

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Using a brush to clean bathroom floor

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Painted wooden board with transparent protective water-based finish. House renovation works.

Home renovation, parquet sanding, polishing

When you're driven nuts by a squeaky bed, read this before you buy new. These troubleshooting and treatment tips could save you hundreds of dollars!

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Groundhogs can damage your yard by burrowing and eating your garden. Luckily, there are plenty of humane ways to get rid of them.

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Ground Hog

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Caucasian Men Fighting Grass Lawn Weeds

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Spiders' eggs, webs, and general presence make them pests that many households struggle to get rid of. Luckily, there are many ways to remove them.

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A spray bottle with clean water for indoor plants stands on the windowsill. The concept of gardening, flower care, cleaning the space in the house, real life.

It is common to find evidence of raccoons digging through your trash and around your yard. Luckily, there are humane methods of getting rid of them.

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Crickets like to nest indoors. Though they don't carry disease, no one wants an infestation. Luckily, there are many ways to get rid of them.

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Termite colonies form underground tunnel systems that can stretch 150 feet. Because these bugs eat through structures, they can cause massive damage.

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In addition to pumpkin spice lattes, there's another winter essential that should at the forefront of your mind: home maintenance.

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Couple Cleaning Away Leaves

Brand new installed double glazing windows seen installed on a house annex.

Frozen Gutter

Cleaning Chimney

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cleaning the lint

Ceiling Fan Blade Light Fixture Decor

Family's green Wellington boots by back door.

Hurricane, Blackout, or Disaster Supplies

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There are many handy ways to easily remove a stripped screw that don't require a screw extractor.

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Screwdriver (flathead)

Carpenter chiseling out wood at home renovation site

Electric cordless oscillating multi-tool cutting tool

Repairing a truck

Electric drill

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A dull chainsaw is a dangerous chainsaw, but there are many options for sharpening chainsaws that can fit into any budget and match any skill level.

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How-to

Diagnosing and Fixing Knocking Pipes

Tips For Fixing and Preventing Sweating Windows

How to Repair Hardwood Floor Scratches

Fix a Squeaky Bed: Troubleshooting Tips, and Tricks

18 Steps to Get Rid of Groundhogs

Effective Ways to Get Rid of Spiders For Good

Harmless Ways to Get Rid of Raccoons

Innovative Ways to Rid Your Home of Crickets

Rid Your Home of Termites For Good

Your Essential Winter Home Maintenance Checklist

Removing Stripped Screws with Ease

How to Sharpen a Chainsaw

How-to

Diagnosing and Fixing Knocking Pipes

Tips For Fixing and Preventing Sweating Windows

How to Repair Hardwood Floor Scratches

Fix a Squeaky Bed: Troubleshooting Tips, and Tricks

18 Steps to Get Rid of Groundhogs

Effective Ways to Get Rid of Spiders For Good

Harmless Ways to Get Rid of Raccoons

Innovative Ways to Rid Your Home of Crickets

Make a habit out of it.

Rid Your Home of Termites For Good

Your Essential Winter Home Maintenance Checklist

Removing Stripped Screws with Ease

How to Sharpen a Chainsaw