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Roof with damaged shingles.

Roof Repair for Low Income Homeowners

A repair man fixing a leaky roof.

Finding Home Repair Help for Low Income Families

Electric Smoke Detector

Electric Smoke Detector Won't Stop Beeping

Close up of a roof being installed

Finding Roof Repair Assistance for Seniors

Man sitting on couch looking through phone book in flooded room with water up past his ankles

Finding Plumbing Repair Assistance for...

Garage Door Remote Opener

Garage Door Remote Opener Not Working

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Cleaning shiny counter top with a cloth

Restoring the Shine on a Formica Countertop

Man fixing and electrical outlet

Repairing an Electric Outlet

Multimeter

Troubleshooting Electrical Circuit Problems

kitchen sink

Unclogging a Garbage Disposal

Ice Maker Manual

Kenmore Refrigerator Ice Maker Not Working

Man repairing plumbing under sink

Finding Plumbing Repair Help for Low Income Homeowners

Toilet Tank

Toilet Tank Not Filling

Bathtub Diverter Spout

Repairing a Bathtub Spout Diverter

kitchen range and cabinets

Removing White Steam Marks on Wood...

Electrical outlet with a green cord plugged in.

Outlets in One Room Don't Work

changing an outlet

Changing a 15 Amp Outlet to 20 Amps

hot coffee pot placed on counter by waitress

Removing Heat Stains and Burn Marks on Formica

Bleach Bottle

Repairing Bleach Stains on Carpet

Paper Towels

Fixing a Toilet Clogged By Paper Towels

Troubleshooting a Smoke Detector

Troubleshooting a Smoke Detector

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Sink drain with water running into sink.

Clearing a Clogged Kitchen Sink Drain

An old clawfoot tub.

Painting a Bathtub

Stuck Light Bulb

Removing a Stuck Light Bulb

Repairing a Burn Hole in Carpet, Upclose photo of carpet.

Repairing a Burn Hole in Carpet

Finding Roof Repair Help for Senior Citizens

Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping

Troubleshooting Why a Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping

Pushing on a doorbell button.

Making a Doorbell Louder

clogged toilet

Unclogging a Drain or Toilet Attached to a...

Garage Door

Garage Door Not Opening Properly

toilet plunger

Fixing a Clogged Toilet

Fiberglass Bathtub

Discoloration in a Fiberglass Bathtub

Close up image of a plastic shower base with a crack in it

Repairing a Crack in a Plastic Tub or Shower

Condensation in Mobile Home

Condensation in Mobile Home

Bottle of Clorox bleach.

Repairing Bleach Stains on Formica

Wood with a screw in it.

Fixing a Loose Screw in Wood

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Man Ready to Deal with Stinky Pipes

Remedies for Stinky Pipes

A window with water condensation.

Getting Rid of Condensation Between Glass Windows

Cleaning Toilet Rim Flush Holes

A mobile home in a trailer park.

Best Material for Replacing the Subflooring in a Mobile Home

Engineered Hardwood Floor

Repairing Water Damage on an Engineered...

Two men working on a home's roof

Roof Repair Advice

Microwave Keeps Tripping Breaker

Crayons

Use Crayons to Camouflage Bleached Carpet

Microwave Fire

Cleaning Walls and Hard Surfaces After a Fire

Fixing Squeaky Hardwood Floors, Section of old hardwood flooring.

Fixing Squeaky Hardwood Floors

Fixing a Sweating Toilet

Fixing a Sweating Toilet

Scratches on a Plastic Sink

kitchen counter

Repairing a Burn Mark on a Corian Counter

A hand ready to plug a cord into an electrical outlet.

Using One Outlet in a Room Disables the Other

Porcelain Sink

Refinishing an Old Porcelain Sink

3 green bathroom throw rugs

Repairing Bathroom Throw Rugs with Crumbled Backing

Electric Fan

Repairing an Electric Fan

Stainless Steel Sink Stained By Lime Away

A woman using a plunger in a sink with a garbage disposal that won't drain.

Garbage Disposal Won't Drain

Gas Smell in Bathrooms

Berber Carpet

Repairing Snags in Berber Carpet

Faucet running water into Bathroom Sink

Bathroom Sink Backs Up into Tub

Fixing a Shower Door Latch

Fixing a Shower Door Latch

Light Bulb Socket

Light Bulb Socket Sparked and Smoked

A medicine cabinet door with a child lock on it to help it stayed closed.

Bathroom Cabinet Door Won't Stay Closed

house with trees

Getting Rid of Roots in a Sewer Line

Wash Tub Drain (Utility Sink)

Clearing a Slow Wash Tub Drain (Utility Sink)

repair fiberglass

Repairing a Fiberglass Tub or Shower

Genie Garage Door Opener Wall Switch Won't Work

Snaking a toilet

Products for Unclogging a Toilet

Installing a light switch.

No Power to Circuit After Changing Switches

Outdoor Electrical Outlet

Outdoor Electrical Outlet Stopped Working After It Rained

Kitchen Countertop

Removing a Burn Mark on a Countertop

Use Boiling Water With Liquid Plumber Gel

Toilet Brush Head

Toilet Brush Head Stuck in Toilet

Toddler looking in open toilet

Plastic Ball Stuck in Toilet

A kitchen faucet with a drip of water.

Tap Water Smells Like Eggs

Repairing a Hole in Carpet

Repairing a Hole in Carpet

Sewer Odor Coming from Sink

Burning Smell Coming From Garbage Disposal

Old House With Smelly Pipes

A dog and a cat sitting on a floor together.

Repairing Floors Damaged by Pet Urine

human hand flipping the switch on the circuit breaker.

Dishwasher Tripping a Circuit Breaker

Oak hardwood floor.

Nail Polish Remover Stain on Hardwood Floor

Sewer Odor Coming From Drains

Man checks fuse box in the dark.

Half of House Electrical Not Working

Black cord plugged into a GFCI Outlet

GFCI Outlets Not Working

bedroom light switch

Power Out in One Room

Outlet Making Crackling Popping Noise

Outlet Making Crackling Popping Noise

Chirping Smoke Detector Is Driving Me Crazy

Repairing Scratches on a Linoleum Floor

A bottle of blue Dawn.

Use Dawn Detergent to Unclog a Drain

Repairing Dull Formica

breaker box

Breaker Arced When Installing New Wire

Molding Damaged By Cats

Grey Carpet

Backing on Drapes Stuck Together in the Dryer

Man fixing Circuit Breaker

Not Getting Power But Circuit Breaker Was Not Tripped

White Toilet

Toilet Not Flushing Properly

Porcelain Clawfoot Tub

Repairing a Chipped Porcelain Tub

Popcorn Ceiling

Repairing a Hole in a Popcorn Ceiling

Porcelain Countertop

Repairing Marks on Porcelain Countertop

GFCI Outlet

Replacing a GFCI Outlet

Waxing a Fiberglass Bathtub

White toilet.

Preventing Clogged Toilets

A rolled up area rug.

Fixing Area Rugs that Bubble Up

Featured

Drying Out a Sweating Salt Lamp

Drying Out a Sweating Salt LampSalt lamps are sold for their air purifying qualities, as they draw moisture, allergens, and impurities from the air. They do sweat, however, and need attention. This is a guide about drying out a sweating salt lamp.

Fixing a Damaged Window Screen

Fixing a Damaged Window ScreenThis project shows how easy it is to replace a damaged or scratched window screen. The same technique can be used for most modern windows with vinyl or aluminum frames including screen doors.

Fixing a Running Toilet

Fixing A Noisy Running ToiletToilet Run on is one of the most common problems you can have with a toilet and it can cost you lots of money in water bills. With plumbers charging outrageous prices, this is a repair you can easily do yourself.

Repairing a Window Screen

Repairing a Window ScreenWhen you have a hole or tear in your window, you can save money by repairing it rather than buying a whole new screen. This page shows you how to fix a window screen.

Repairing A Leaky Shower ValveThis is my version of how to repair a dripping or leaky Delta "Monitor 17" or these other similar tub or tub/shower valves. These instructions are for when the valve constantly drips out the spout or shower head night and day.

blender and gaskets

Replacing a Blender GasketIf you find that your blender is leaking, it might be time to replace the gasket. We were able to find them at a local store, but for some blenders you may have to order them online.

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Wood Stove surrounded by cut wood.

Sealing Cracks in a Wood StoveA stiff paste of wood ash, salt, and water can be used to seal the cracks in a wood stove. It is applied and baked using a hot fire. This is a guide about sealing cracks in a wood stove.

A fiberglass sculpture with two children.

Repairing a Broken Fiberglass Fountain DecorationThis is a guide about repairing a broken fiberglass fountain decoration. If you have a damaged fiberglass fountain, it can be hard to find replacement parts. Here are some repair tips, if you want to try repairing it yourself.

Repairs with Duct TapeI have a plastic (not fiberglass) tub in my 1973 mobile home. It is cracked and water leaks out underneath. After trying several other ways to fix the cracks that didn't work, in desperation, I tried clear duct tape. It worked! Now all the cracks are sealed and no more leaks.

House roof damaged in a fire.

Finding Rebuilding Assistance After a FireInsurance should cover the cost of rebuilding your home. If you do not have it, you may be able to find assistance through your church or community. This is a guide about finding rebuilding assistance after a fire.

Washer and dryer in a small room with window.

Troubleshooting Electric Clothes Dryer Connection ProblemsIf the outlet or power cord for you dryer are not working properly this may be a job for a homeowner with some wiring skills, otherwise it is best to call a repair service or electrician. This is a guide about troubleshooting electric clothes dryer connection problems.

Damage caused by Murphy's Oil Soap on a wooden cabinet.

Wood Cabinets Damaged By Murphy's Oil SoapIf the finish on a cabinet is compromised it is possible for cleaners such as oil soaps diluted with water to seep under it. If this has happed to you there are some ideas for solutions in this guide.

Questions

Repairing a Leaky Diverter Faucet

Repairing a Leaky Diverter FaucetMy diverter faucet is leaking when the water is shut off, should I replace the faucet or the on/off valve?

Home Repair AssistanceI bought a really old house because it is on some wonderful forested acres that we plan to work to produce from the land, and to create long-term income for the family. The prior owners lied about the condition of many things, would not tell me where the crawl space entrance was, claiming they haven't lived there for a long time.

Home Repair Assistance for a Widow of a Vietnam VeteranI am a widow of retired Vietnam veteran who died of complications of agent orange. My home is about to fall in need. I need it to get repaired asap. I have 2 autistic boys.

Troubleshooting Electrical Circuit ProblemsToday we were cleaning and spraying some of the walls in our shop with a hose so we decided it best to turn off the breaker before doing so. After the cleaning and letting everything dry for a couple of hours we turned the breakers back on and found that none of the lights or the outlets had power going to them.

Roof Repair Assistance for a Low Income Homeowner on DisabilityI am in need of some roofing repairs. I live in Pennsylvania. There are about 4 spots leaking pretty good. I am sure the roof is 20 years old, but I am more than fine with getting the spots fixed. Does anyone know of any places in PA that can help a low income homeowner on disability get repairs?

Finding Help to Clean Up Fire DamageIs there any help after a fire has damaged property that has no insurance? I am a single father of three who desperately needs help to clean up the smoke damage.

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