Repair

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

Appliances

Drywall

Electric

Furniture

Home Exterior

Plumbing

Windows

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Personal Space Heater

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

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...

Bubble Wrap Window Insulation Hack

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

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

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

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

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...

Bubble Wrap Window Insulation Hack

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

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...

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

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

Repairing rotted door jambs.

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

Popular Repairing Discussions

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

Repair Termite Hole in Hardwood Floor

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