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Ready to try DIY repairing? You already know that when something in your house breaks, it's on you to find a professional repairmen (which is often expensive and may include extra time to wait for availability). Here at Hometalk we will help you with the tools, tips, and techniques you need to get you on your way to DIY repair success.

What do you want to repair?

Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning

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Top DIY Repair Projects

We've gathered the top DIY repair projects on Hometalk. Check them out!

Fixing a Crack in a Wall or Ceiling

Fixing a Crack in a Wall or Ceiling

Did you know that fixing a crack in some drywall on a wall or ceiling can be quick and easy? We have...

Amanda C, Hometalk TeamAmanda C, Hometalk Team
Unclog a Toilet Without a Plunger

Unclog a Toilet Without a Plunger

This is the coolest trick to unclog a toilet. It's so much cleaner than using a plunger. I can’t...

Shawna BaileyShawna Bailey
Repairing a Mobile Home Ceiling After Having It Moved

Repairing a Mobile Home Ceiling After Having It Moved

Les and I recently bought and moved a 1999 Clayton home and some inside damage that accourred during...

Les and GinaLes and Gina
Jewelry Box With Missing Molding Fixed With Bondo

Jewelry Box With Missing Molding Fixed With Bondo

I found this vintage jewelry box that looks like a mini dresser. I absolutely adore it ❤ I came up...

Deer Run RevampsDeer Run Revamps
How to Weatherproof Your Vinyl or Wood Screen Door

How to Weatherproof Your Vinyl or Wood Screen Door

I've always loved the old fashioned screen doors. And the home improvement stores have a nice...

Kelly-n-TonyKelly-n-Tony
Insulating A Crawl Space/Attic Door

Insulating A Crawl Space/Attic Door

I love our nice big closet in our bedroom but I don’t love the uninsulated access door to our crawl...

Alicia WAlicia W
Personal Space Heater

Personal Space Heater

This is a simple and inexpensive personal space heater that you can move and take with you. You can...

Chas' Crazy CreationsChas' Crazy Creations
Easy Fix for Missing Drawer Pulls

Easy Fix for Missing Drawer Pulls

I found this desk at a thrift store and fell in love with it at first sight! Overall it was in good...

PatriciaPatricia
Bubble Wrap Window Insulation Hack

Bubble Wrap Window Insulation Hack

If you're like me and come from a small town with old houses, you can remember insulating your...

Shawna BaileyShawna Bailey
How to Remove Embarrassing Bathroom Odors, With an "MG"

How to Remove Embarrassing Bathroom Odors, With an "MG"

Here's a overview of how to install Manderley Gates SR/1 "MG" Toilet Odor Venting System

Manderley GateManderley Gate

Popular Repair Slideshows

We are excited to share our DIY repair slideshows with you. Take notes!

11 Updates to Do Yourself Instead Of Calling A Repair Man

11 Updates to Do Yourself Instead Of Calling A Repair Man

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10 Easy Ways to Fix Your Old Door in Under an Hour

10 Easy Ways to Fix Your Old Door in Under an Hour

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31 Tricks To Help You Fix The Wood In Your Home

31 Tricks To Help You Fix The Wood In Your Home

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Hide Your Couch's Wear and Tear With These 9 Ingenious Ideas

Hide Your Couch's Wear and Tear With These 9 Ingenious Ideas

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15 of the Most Popular Homeowner Fixit Hacks on the Internet

15 of the Most Popular Homeowner Fixit Hacks on the Internet

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These Are the LED Candle Solutions You've Been Waiting For

These Are the LED Candle Solutions You've Been Waiting For

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14 Smart and Stunning Ways to Use Brackets in Your Home

14 Smart and Stunning Ways to Use Brackets in Your Home

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16 Affordable Ways to Warm Up Your Home This Winter

16 Affordable Ways to Warm Up Your Home This Winter

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10 Clever Ways to Heat up Your Home on a Budget

10 Clever Ways to Heat up Your Home on a Budget

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9 Eco-Friendly Household Changes You Can Make For The Environment

9 Eco-Friendly Household Changes You Can Make For The Environment

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Repair Videos

Watch our video tutorials on how to repair it all, from appliances to leaky faucets.

Fixing a Crack in a Wall or Ceiling

Fixing a Crack in a Wall or Ceiling

Did you know that fixing a crack in some drywall on a wall or ceiling can be quick and easy? We have...

Amanda C, Hometalk TeamAmanda C, Hometalk Team
Insulating A Crawl Space/Attic Door

Insulating A Crawl Space/Attic Door

I love our nice big closet in our bedroom but I don’t love the uninsulated access door to our crawl...

Alicia WAlicia W
Bubble Wrap Window Insulation Hack

Bubble Wrap Window Insulation Hack

If you're like me and come from a small town with old houses, you can remember insulating your...

Shawna BaileyShawna Bailey
5 Hacks to Use Bubble Wrap Around the House

5 Hacks to Use Bubble Wrap Around the House

Let's be honest, bubble wrap isn't just intended for wrapping delicate items and moving. It's also...

Julien K., Hometalk TeamJulien K., Hometalk Team

Hometalkers' Favorite DIY Repairing Projects

We've collected the best DIY repair projects for you right here. Prepare to be wowed.

How to Correct Your Oven's Temperature

How to Correct Your Oven's Temperature

Have you ever noticed that food cooked in your oven comes out overcooked or undercooked, even though...

ChickFixChickFix
Repairing rotted door jambs.

Repairing rotted door jambs.

My customer had 6 door jambs that had rot in about the same place and size. These were large double...

Jim PJim P
5 Hacks to Use Bubble Wrap Around the House

5 Hacks to Use Bubble Wrap Around the House

Let's be honest, bubble wrap isn't just intended for wrapping delicate items and moving. It's also...

Julien K., Hometalk TeamJulien K., Hometalk Team
Simple Trick to Changing a Broken Light Bulb That Will Save You

Simple Trick to Changing a Broken Light Bulb That Will Save You

Have you ever broken a light bulb in the socket? Yup, we did tonight. Thankfully we had a potato...

Katiewatson2009Katiewatson2009
Bondo to the Rescue

Bondo to the Rescue

In order to repair veneer damage we often use bondo. It isn't porous so when you paint over it after...

Rescued FurnishingsRescued Furnishings
Ten Tips to Save You Money

Ten Tips to Save You Money

We all want to save money and some of the biggest money wasters are simple things we never really...

Alicia WAlicia W

Popular Repairing Discussions

Check out our popular discussions happening right now on how to do DIY repairs.

What is the best tankless hot water unit to buy what about

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How do I get rid of ants from my house?

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Generator won’t start tried everything?

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Will tarp protect hose outside in freezing temps?

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Got a Repairing Question?

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New Repair Projects

Here is our collection of new DIY repair projects at Hometalk. Check it out.

The Easiest Way to Fill a Hole in Your Wall

The Easiest Way to Fill a Hole in Your Wall

This little tip on how to quickly fill a hole in your wall is perfect for renters or people dorming....

Shawna BaileyShawna Bailey
How to Install a Farmhouse Drop in Sink.

How to Install a Farmhouse Drop in Sink.

**I was given products for this project, but the post and opinion are my own.**When we moved in, we...

Brooke Cribbs- Cribbs StyleBrooke Cribbs- Cribbs Style
How to Repair Water Damaged Furniture

How to Repair Water Damaged Furniture

My SIL dropped off this poor coffee table at my garage last week that had been sitting in her shed...

Pamela FieldPamela Field
How to Temporary Repair Your Vertical Blinds With a Flat Head Screwdri

How to Temporary Repair Your Vertical Blinds With a Flat Head...

My Vertical Blinds are always breaking. So one day I found a way to temporary fix them by using a...

Bibi Sweet67Bibi Sweet67
Hatchet Restoration

Hatchet Restoration

This is an old hatchet I've had for a few years. It's seen a lot of action and it's looking a bit...

Robin LewisRobin Lewis
Repair Termite Hole in Hardwood Floor

Repair Termite Hole in Hardwood Floor

Termites may be important for the ecosystem, but no homeowner would ever be happy finding these...

Slaughterbeck Floors, Inc.Slaughterbeck Floors, Inc.

Browse Repair Projects

Cooler Air With No Electricity

Cooler Air With No Electricity

My inspiration for this project was for my husband. He is a long haul trucker and the laws in some...

DesertRoseDesertRose
DIY Ironing Pad Made With a Mylar Emergency Blanket

DIY Ironing Pad Made With a Mylar Emergency Blanket

I wanted a small ironing pad that I could place beside my sewing machine, to use for pressing seams...

IamsewcrazyIamsewcrazy
How to Mix and Apply Finishing Plaster

How to Mix and Apply Finishing Plaster

How to develop your plastering skills, and at the same time save money are available in step by step...

Plastering BooksPlastering Books
Sunroom Insulation

Sunroom Insulation

Wanted to try to use my sunroom well into the winter. It has baseboard heat, but they are not...

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Update Your Boring Door Knob in 10 Minutes

Update Your Boring Door Knob in 10 Minutes

Do you have doors in your home that have knobs or levers that are just not fitting with the style or...

ToolBox DivasToolBox Divas
How to Use a Wallpaper Stripper Safely

How to Use a Wallpaper Stripper Safely

After months of use with a wallpaper stripper, here’s my top tip on how to get the job done safely....

The Carpenter's DaughterThe Carpenter's Daughter
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