50+ Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Repairs

Home From Christina Donnelly, your About Home Editor Annoying, little home repairs are the bane of every homeowner's—and the pro-active renter's—existence. Knowing how to perform a few simple repairs will not only save you some dough, but it'll save a lot of time and frustration, too. Now stop searching for a repairman and read on for the fast fixes you can do yourself. DIY Plumbing Repairs Leaky faucet? Clogged drain? Virtually every home dweller has experienced plumbing issues at some point. Lucky for us, plumbing repairs don't have to be difficult ... or pricey. Whether your fix is as simple as snaking a drain or as complex as replacing a toilet, we've got step-by-step guides to fixing all of those common plumbing problems. How to Repair Your Water Heater The Basics of Plumbing Safety What to Do When the Dishwasher Won't Drain DIY Electrical Repairs I admit, electrical repairs can be a little bit daunting—hello, electrocution. But as long as you follow the proper safety precautions and very carefully follow your instructions, many electrical repairs can be simple. Once you've mastered the electrical repair basics, resetting a tripped breaker or replacing a light fixture can be a total breeze. How to Replace a Ceiling Fan How to Remove a Broken Light Bulb How to Install an Outlet DIY Interior Repairs Performing routine (and inexpensive) updates to the interior of your home can keep it in tip-top shape and feeling fresh. Cleaning your grout—or even regrouting—makes your tile feel sparkly and new; finding the right interior paint can give a room a whole new vibe; and removing rust stains can make your bathroom and kitchen fixtures look brand new. How to Repair Drywall Engineered Flooring 101 How to Find a Stud in Your Wall DIY Exterior Repairs There are so many repairs the exterior of your home may need—from the roof, to the siding, to the gutters. Plus, keeping your home's exteriors in excellent shape enhances its curb appeal! It's important to stay on top of seasonal fixes, like cleaning leaves out of your gutters, as well as standard fixes, like removing water from crawl spaces or repairing the roof. How to Waterproof Your Basement Wall Framing 101 All About Vinyl Siding Featured Articles Follow About Home on Pinterest! How to Declutter Your Closet in 5 Steps The Best Flowers for Late Spring 11 Clever DIY Jewelry Displays How to Open Your Pool for the Season 6 Durable Alternatives to Marble Related Searches DIY Home Repairs Simple Home Repairs DIY Home Improvement DIY Plumbing   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Healthy Eating newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com