DIY Repair Guides and Home Improvement Ideas for Home, Garage, and More!

Caulking

• What’s the Best Caulk?
• How to Remove Caulk
• Indoor Rot in Homes
• How to Repair All Types of Holes and Gouges
• How to Select the Right Glue

Plumbing

Water Heaters

• How to Stop the Water Heater Pressure Relief Valve from Leaking
• Solving Common Water Heater Problems
• The Proper Way to Clean Your Water Heater

Toilets

• A Course About Toilet Care and Repair
• Fix a Toilet!
• The Workings of a Toilet
• How to Choose the Best Toilet

Pipes and Faucets

• Fixing a Burst Pipe
• How to Fix Faucets
• The Great Plumbing Forum

Carpets

• Stain Guide for Carpets
• Removal Guide for Carpet Stains
• Procedure for Cleaning Stains from Washable Fabrics
• Carpet Cleaning Tips

Painting

• Painting Interior Rooms
• Painting Techniques

Termites, Carpenter Ants, and Critters

• Carpenter Ant Management
• Rodent Control Suggestions

Walls

• How to Repair Damaged Drywall
• Drywall Tips

Flooring

• How to Fix a Squeaky Floor
• How to Patch a Chipped Wood Floor

Garage Doors

• Seasonal Garage Door Maintenance
• Metal Garage Care
• Essential Tips for Garage Door Maintenance
• How to Choose a New Door for Your Garage

Windows

• Window Cleaning Tips
• Window Installation and Repair
• Repairing Windows in the Home

Miscellaneous Home Repairs, Tips, and Tricks

• Simple Home Maintenance Tips to Save Money
• Driveway Maintenance Tips
• Hand Tools Glossary

By Alan Bernau Jr