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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

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

Finding Plumbing Repair Assistance for...

Close up of a roof being installed

Finding Roof Repair Assistance for Seniors

Electric Smoke Detector

Electric Smoke Detector Won't Stop Beeping

Sink drain with water running into sink.

Clearing a Clogged Kitchen Sink Drain

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Wood with a screw in it.

Fixing a Loose Screw in Wood

Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping

Troubleshooting Why a Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping

Water running into a garbage disposal.

Unclogging a Garbage Disposal

Ice Maker Manual

Kenmore Refrigerator Ice Maker Not Working

Cleaning shiny counter top with a cloth

Restoring the Shine on a Formica Countertop

Multimeter

Troubleshooting Electrical Circuit Problems

Garage Door Remote Opener

Garage Door Remote Opener Not Working

Man repairing plumbing under sink

Finding Plumbing Repair Help for Low Income Homeowners

Man fixing Circuit Breaker

Not Getting Power But Circuit Breaker Was Not Tripped

Paper Towels

Fixing a Toilet Clogged By Paper Towels

changing an outlet

Changing a 15 Amp Outlet to 20 Amps

Toilet Tank

Toilet Tank Not Filling

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

Repairing a Crack in a Plastic Tub or Shower

3 green bathroom throw rugs

Repairing Bathroom Throw Rugs with Crumbled Backing

Stuck Light Bulb

Removing a Stuck Light Bulb

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Bottle of Clorox bleach.

Repairing Bleach Stains on Formica

Bathtub Diverter Spout

Repairing a Bathtub Spout Diverter

Bleach Bottle

Repairing Bleach Stains on Carpet

Electrical outlet with a green cord plugged in.

Outlets in One Room Don't Work

kitchen range and cabinets

Removing White Steam Marks on Wood...

clogged toilet

Fixing a Toilet Clogged By Feminine Pads

A window with water condensation.

Getting Rid of Condensation Between Glass Windows

Man fixing and electrical outlet

Repairing an Electric Outlet

Microwave Fire

Cleaning Walls and Hard Surfaces After a Fire

human hand flipping the switch on the circuit breaker.

Dishwasher Tripping a Circuit Breaker

Fiberglass Bathtub

Discoloration in a Fiberglass Bathtub

kitchen counter

Repairing a Burn Mark on a Corian Counter

Removing Rusted Washer Hose

Water Heater

Removing Calcium Deposits in a Water Heater

plunging toilet

Clearing a Toilet Clogged with Cat Litter

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Outdoor Electrical Outlet

Outlet Stopped Working After It Rained

A box of baby wipes.

How to Unclog a Toilet Clogged by Baby Wipes

Cleaning Toilet Rim Flush Holes

Man checks fuse box in the dark.

Half of House Electrical Not Working

Troubleshooting a Smoke Detector

Troubleshooting a Smoke Detector

A bottle of blue Dawn.

Use Dawn Detergent to Unclog a Drain

comforter with alarm clock

Fixing a Lumpy Comforter

A woman using a plunger in a sink with a garbage disposal.

Unclogging a Sink With a Garbage Disposal

Gas Smell in Bathrooms

Condensation in Mobile Home

Condensation in Mobile Home

Hands in rubber kitchen gloves cleaning sink with several cleaning products

Why Does My Water Smell Like Rotten Eggs?

Engineered Hardwood Floor

Repairing Water Damage on an Engineered...

Replacing the Tub Shower Combination in a Mobile Home - old tub/shower

Replacing the Tub Shower Combination in a Mobile Home

Grey Carpet

Air Conditioner Keeps Tripping Breaker

hot coffee pot placed on counter by waitress

Removing Heat Stains and Burn Marks on Formica

Removing Dried Concrete from Vinyl House Siding

Black cord plugged into a GFCI Outlet

GFCI Outlets Not Working

house with trees

Getting Rid of Roots in a Sewer Line

clogged toilet

Unclogging a Drain or Toilet Attached to a...

Two men working on a home's roof

Roof Repair Advice

Electrical Outlet

Electrical Outlet Stopped Working

Light Bulb Socket

Light Bulb Socket Sparked and Smoked

Man working on an old shower door with metal frame

Repairing a Corroded Aluminum Shower...

Outlet Making Crackling Popping Noise

Outlet Making Crackling Popping Noise

Pushing on a doorbell button.

Making a Doorbell Louder

Stainless Steel Sink Stained By Lime Away

painted blue concrete

Driveway Paint Is Peeling Off

Restoring Linoleum

Removing wallpaper with a scraper.

Repairing Drywall After Wallpaper Removal

An electric stove turned on.

Power Only Works When Stove is On

Crayons

Use Crayons to Camouflage Bleached Carpet

Electric Fan

Repairing an Electric Fan

Man Ready to Deal with Stinky Pipes

Remedies for Stinky Pipes

Waxing a Fiberglass Bathtub

Toddler looking in open toilet

Plastic Ball Stuck in Toilet

Peeling potatoes into a sink with a garbage disposal.

Clearing Potato Peelings From a Garbage Disposal

Drywall in Need of Repair

Repairing Drywall

Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Floor

Repairing Water Damage on a Hardwood Floor

Fixing a Sweating Toilet

Fixing a Sweating Toilet

Pushing the start button on a microwave.

Power Goes Out When Using Microwave

A mobile home in a trailer park.

Best Material for Replacing the Subflooring in a Mobile Home

repair fiberglass

Repairing a Fiberglass Tub or Shower

Wood Paneling

Removing Water Stains from Barnwood Paneling

Toilet Brush Head

Toilet Brush Head Stuck in Toilet

Drying Out a Sweating Salt Lamp

Drying Out a Sweating Salt Lamp

Sewer Odor Coming From Drains

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

Garbage Disposal Won't Drain

Can't Reset GFCI Outlet

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

Repairing a Burn Hole in Carpet

toilet plunger

Fixing a Clogged Toilet

White Toilet

Toilet Not Flushing Properly

Kitchen Countertop

Removing a Burn Mark on a Countertop

Removing a Pocket Door to Trim to Fit

Sewer Odor Coming from Sink

Mouthwash

Using Mouthwash to Unclog a Toilet

kitchen drain

Gurgling Drains

Porcelain Sink

Repairing Worn Porcelain Sinks and Bathtubs

Chirping Smoke Detector Is Driving Me Crazy

Peel and Stick Tiles

Peel and Stick Tiles Coming Off

What to Do When the Toilet Doesn't Fill Back Up

Linoleum Floor

How to Fix Water Damage on a Linoleum Floor

Genie Garage Door Opener Wall Switch Won't Work

A room with wall to wall carpet that is buckling.

Wall to Wall Carpet is Buckling

An old clawfoot tub.

Painting a Bathtub

A window blind being restrung.

How to Restring Levolor Window Blinds

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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.

Hairdryer for Thawing Frozen Pipes

Hairdryer for Thawing Frozen PipesI forgot to insulate my pipes before the temperatures dropped. See how I fixed my big mistake without it costing me an arm and a leg.

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.

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.

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.

Foam To Fix a Leak in a Store Room - insulation up against the base of the wall

Foam To Fix a Leak in a Store RoomThe store rooms in my complex were add-ons. They are about 10 years old and were not made very well. Because of this, and our gutters not being cleaned out as often as needed, they bring down rain that often leaks under a wall and half the door.

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A hot water heater in a home.

Getting Rid of Sulfur Smell from Water HeaterDepending on the age of the water heater and the water supply, there are different reasons why you may be experiencing an odor. This is a guide about getting rid of sulfur smell from water heater.

A broken light bulb inside a cut potato.

Using a Potato to Remove Broken Light BulbWith the power off, a safe way to remove a broken light bulb is with a raw potato. This is a guide about using a potato to remove broken light bulb.

Colorful New Look for Faded Patio Pillows - finished pillows on couch

How to Paint Faded Patio Pillows for a Colorful New LookIf you don't have the budget to replace your faded outdoor pillows, give them a fresh update with colorful paint. This is a guide about how to paint faded patio pillows for a colorful new look.

A trash bin with newly repaired wheels.

Contact Environmental Services About Broken Trash Bin PartsWith regular wear and tear, our trash bin wheels broke and it was getting harder to push out every week. For the City of San Diego, if you need a new trash bin given that it is over 10 years, it will cost you $70 + a $25 delivery fee.

A house with some roof damage.

Home Repair Assistance for Families of Deceased VeteransThere are organizations that can assist our veteran families with expensive home repairs but the need is great so waiting times tend to be long. This is a guide about finding home repair assistance for families of deceased veterans.

Hand in a rubber glove holding pink dish soap.

Using Dish Soap to Unclog a ToiletIf you have trouble getting your toilet to flush even after plunging, check out the technique here to clear the flow. This is a guide about using dish soap to unclog toilet.

Questions

Bathroom Remodel Assistance for a Disabled SeniorI am a disabled senior citizen, with all the problems I have, getting in and out of a standard tub/shower is problematic and getting worse. I am afraid of tripping over the edge and falling. In spite of putting in tub rails, I still have problems. I also have some bouts of dizziness. I need help in remodeling my bathroom. I can hardly get in and out of present tub without falling.

Electric Lights and Fan Turning Off and OnWe have 2 light fixtures and a bathroom exhaust fan that are turning off and on. I have checked the breaker and it has not tripped. The lights turn off on their own, but will turn back on, on their own. The same applies to the bathroom exhaust fan. It should be noted that one of the light fixtures is on a two way switch. This has been going on over the last few days.

Getting Financial Assistance for Roof RepairI have the materials. My roof leaks. I am a disabled mother. I need someone to come and do the repair. I live in Marion county. Where can I find roof repair assistance?

Electrical Repair Assistance for Low Income HomeownersI need help with my electrical outlets. Do you know of any programs that provide electrical repairs?

Unclogging a ToiletI accidentally flushed down one of those hard bleach tabs, the one you're suppose to dump inside the actual tank. Well now every time I flush the water level keeps rising. My toilet is obviously clogged. What's the fastest way to dissolve the tablet allowing me to flush again?

Agencies That Help With Rebuilding After a House Fire

Agencies That Help With Rebuilding After a House FireWhat are some agencies that can help me rebuild/restore after a house fire? Unfortunately we did not have homeowner's insurance. And now we no longer can move forward without financial assistance. I am disabled and my family and I have done as much as we can. The fire occurred on December 22, 2018.

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