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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

Roof with damaged shingles.

Roof Repair for Low Income Homeowners

Close up of a roof being installed

Finding Roof Repair Assistance for Seniors

Cleaning shiny counter top with a cloth

Restoring the Shine on a Formica Countertop

Toilet Tank

Toilet Tank Not Filling

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Bleach Bottle

Repairing Bleach Stains on Carpet

Stuck Light Bulb

Removing a Stuck Light Bulb

Ice Maker Manual

Kenmore Refrigerator Ice Maker Not Working

Sink drain with water running into sink.

Clearing a Clogged Kitchen Sink Drain

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

Finding Plumbing Repair Assistance for...

Multimeter

Troubleshooting Electrical Circuit Problems

kitchen sink

Unclogging a Garbage Disposal

Garage Door Remote Opener

Garage Door Remote Opener Not Working

Fiberglass Bathtub

Discoloration in a Fiberglass Bathtub

Man fixing and electrical outlet

Repairing an Electric Outlet

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

Repairing a Crack in a Plastic Tub or Shower

Paper Towels

Fixing a Toilet Clogged By Paper Towels

Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping

Troubleshooting Why a Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping

A window with water condensation.

Getting Rid of Condensation Between Glass Windows

Bathtub Diverter Spout

Repairing a Bathtub Spout Diverter

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Troubleshooting a Smoke Detector

Troubleshooting a Smoke Detector

clogged toilet

Unclogging a Drain or Toilet Attached to a...

hot coffee pot placed on counter by waitress

Removing Heat Stains and Burn Marks on Formica

changing an outlet

Changing a 15 Amp Outlet to 20 Amps

Toilet Brush Head

Toilet Brush Head Stuck in Toilet

Cleaning Toilet Rim Flush Holes

clogged toilet

Fixing a Toilet Clogged By Feminine Pads

Oak hardwood floor.

Nail Polish Remover Stain on Hardwood Floor

Man Ready to Deal with Stinky Pipes

Remedies for Stinky Pipes

Sewer Odor Coming from Sink

Engineered Hardwood Floor

Repairing Water Damage on an Engineered...

Porcelain Sink

Refinishing an Old Porcelain Sink

Water Damage Under The Sink

A dog and a cat sitting on a floor together.

Repairing Floors Damaged by Pet Urine

Crayons

Use Crayons to Camouflage Bleached Carpet

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Bottle of Clorox bleach.

Repairing Bleach Stains on Formica

house with trees

Getting Rid of Roots in a Sewer Line

Close up of a cigarette burn on dark carpet

Repairing Cigarette Burns on Carpet

Circuit Breaker Box

Buying the Correct Circuit Breaker

3 green bathroom throw rugs

Repairing Bathroom Throw Rugs with Crumbled Backing

Chirping Smoke Detector Is Driving Me Crazy

Stainless Steel Sink Stained By Lime Away

Man checks fuse box in the dark.

Half of House Electrical Not Working

Repairing Holes in Aluminum

Air Conditioner Keeps Tripping Breaker

A room with wall to wall carpet that is buckling.

Wall to Wall Carpet is Buckling

Mouthwash

Using Mouthwash to Unclog a Toilet

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

Repairing a Burn Hole in Carpet

kitchen counter

Repairing a Burn Mark on a Corian Counter

Lubricating a squeaky door hinge.

Cheap Way to Lubricate Squeaky Hinges

Can I Replace a 20 Amp Breaker With a 30 Amp to Stop Overloading Problems/

Burning Smell Coming From Garbage Disposal

Wood with a screw in it.

Fixing a Loose Screw in Wood

Microwave Fire

Cleaning Walls and Hard Surfaces After a Fire

Fixing a scratch on laminate flooring.

Repairing Laminate Flooring

Scratches on a Plastic Sink

A bottle before and after repair.

Repairing Plastic

Air Conditioner Repair

Hiring Someone to Repair an Air...

Troubleshooting a Strong Unidentified Odor in a Park Model Trailer

Repairing Scratched Corian Countertops

Repairing Scratched Corian Countertops

Restoring Linoleum

Fixing Fluorescent Lights

Fixing Fluorescent Lights

Berber Carpet

Repairing Snags in Berber Carpet

Condensation in Mobile Home

Condensation in Mobile Home

kitchen range and cabinets

Removing White Steam Marks on Wood...

Pushing on a doorbell button.

Making a Doorbell Louder

Repairing Scratches on a Linoleum Floor

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

Garbage Disposal Won't Drain

breaker box

Pool Keeps Tripping Circuit Breaker

Wood Filler to Repair Stripped Screw Holes in Door Frame

Tub Stopper Lever Won't Go Down

Double Pane Window Has Fogged Up

Black cord plugged into a GFCI Outlet

GFCI Outlets Not Working

comforter with alarm clock

Fixing a Lumpy Comforter

Can Hot Water Damage a Wax Ring?

toilet plunger

Fixing a Clogged Toilet

Electric Fan

Repairing an Electric Fan

Removing wallpaper with a scraper.

Repairing Drywall After Wallpaper Removal

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

A bottle of blue Dawn.

Use Dawn Detergent to Unclog a Drain

An old clawfoot tub.

Painting a Bathtub

Hands in rubber kitchen gloves cleaning sink with several cleaning products

Why Does My Water Smell Like Rotten Eggs?

Backing on Drapes Stuck Together in the Dryer

Man fixing Circuit Breaker

Not Getting Power But Circuit Breaker Was Not Tripped

Garage Door

Garage Door Not Opening Properly

Removing Rusted Washer Hose

Bleach

Bleach Stains on Countertop

Drying Out a Sweating Salt Lamp

Drying Out a Sweating Salt Lamp

A mobile home in a trailer park.

Best Material for Replacing the Subflooring in a Mobile Home

Making a Bedroom Door Stay Closed

Gray carpet

Fixing Matted Down Carpet

Outlet Making Crackling Popping Noise

Outlet Making Crackling Popping Noise

Light Bulb Socket

Light Bulb Socket Sparked and Smoked

painted blue concrete

Driveway Paint Is Peeling Off

Electrical outlet with a green cord plugged in.

Outlets in One Room Don't Work

Two Prong Plug to Three Prong Extension Cord

Grey Carpet

human hand flipping the switch on the circuit breaker.

Dishwasher Tripping a Circuit Breaker

Air Conditioner Repair Assistance for Low Income Homeowners

Wood Stove surrounded by cut wood.

Sealing Cracks in a Wood Stove

A fiberglass sculpture with two children.

Repairing a Broken Fiberglass Fountain Decoration

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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.

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.

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.

Hinges and Screws

Loose Hinges and ScrewsDoors that now hit the door jam when you close them, or flop around at the hinge, are normally caused by our dear children hanging and swinging on door knobs or by piles of clothing by the wall or behind the door.

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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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.

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.

Butcher Block Wood Table with pasta on it.

Cleaning an Old Butcher Block Wood TableYou may end up needing to sand the wood surface to remove all the stains, but generally you can renew it, and protect the surface with an edible oil. This is a guide about cleaning an old butcher block wood table.

Reusing a Mattress TopperI had a mattress topper, one of the ones that is held on with elastic straps. The elastic stretched out and didn't stay on very well. I took it and cut the straps off. I put a fitted sheet on my mattress upside down then put the topper on it. When I got it set in the right place, I pinned it in place, took it to my sewing machine and stitched them together. Then I sewed it from corner to corner in a big X.

Bathtub surrounded by granite.

How to Repair Scratches on a Bathtub's FinishDepending on the material that your bathtub is made from, there are a variety of different ways to minimize or remove scratches on the finish. This is a guide about how to repair scratches on a bathtub's finish.

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

Troubleshooting Electrical Circuit ProblemsSo at 2:30 this morning I woke up to no power. I have had power to two rooms, but the rest of the house is dead. I've unplugged just about everything in the house and lights came back on in the other rooms and the refrigerator came on. They stayed on for about 30 minutes and the power went back out again.

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

Replacing the Tub Shower Combination in a Mobile HomeI'm looking for suggestions on how to replace my tub/shower combo in my mobile home master bath and any ideas on what to put in its place.

Removing a Water Based Polyurethane Mark on Floor

Removing a Water Based Polyurethane Mark on FloorLike an idiot I placed the can of water based polyurethane on a part of the floor I wasn't working on and it left a mark. Any suggestions or thoughts on what I can do with this would be greatly appreciated.

Window Repair Assistance for Low Income HomeownersMy friend unfortunately had almost all her windows broken at her house, she has no money to repair them. She can't leave them like that, she's also concerned her dogs will get out and run away.

Troubleshooting Electrical Circuit ProblemsMy electric in several rooms is not working. The breaker is not blown and all outlets and fixtures are hot and getting power, but not working when turned on on.

Flooring Repair Help for Low Income HomeownerDo y'all know of any organizations or charities that can help with emergency repairs for low-income families? I need flooring repair work done.

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