Repair & Maintenance(Page 5)

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A person touching a tear on a leather couch, likely considering using the best leather repair kit option
Reviews

The Best Leather Repair Kits

By Timothy Dale

Dishwasher Not Getting Water
DIY

Solved! Why Is My Dishwasher Not Getting Water?

By Katie Flannery

Walls and Ceiling Cracks
Interior

13 Genius Products for Fixing Walls and Ceilings Yourself

By Bob Beacham

Popcorn ceiling in a house
Interior

How to Remove a Popcorn Ceiling

By Manasa Reddigari, By Tony Carrick

how to splice wires
Interior

How to Splice Wires for Home Electrical Projects

By Robert Ferguson, By Bob Vila, By Gretchen Heber

The Best Toilet Repair Kits Options
Reviews

The Best Toilet Repair Kits, Vetted

By Tony Carrick

The Best Glue for Metal Options
Reviews

The Best Glue for Metal

By Bob Beacham

The Best Battery Backup Sump Pump Options
Reviews

The Best Battery Backup Sump Pumps

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Beacham

Types of Roofing Materials
Exterior

All You Need to Know About Roofing Materials

By Bob Vila

Furnace Blowing Cold Air
Interior

Solved! Why Is My Furnace Blowing Cold Air?

By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary

How to Unclog a Dishwasher
Interior

How To Unclog a Dishwasher

By Meghan Wentland

Dryer Squeaking
DIY

Solved! Why Is My Dryer Squeaking?

By Brie Greenhalgh, By Evelyn Auer

The Best Hacksaw Options
Reviews

The Best Hacksaws, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, By Mark Wolfe

fix a floor
Interior

8 Ways to Fix a Floor: Tried-and-True Solutions to the Most Common Flooring Issues

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Glue For Leather
Reviews

The Best Glues for Leather

By Tom Scalisi

laminate vs hardwood
Interior

Laminate vs. Hardwood: Which Is the Right Flooring for Your Home?

By Tony Carrick, By Amy Lynch

How to Restore a Weathered Deck
Exterior

How To Restore a Weathered Deck

By Melissa Graham

Hail Damage Roof
Exterior

How To Identify and Fix Roof Hail Damage

By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary

Garage Door Not Opening? Try These Troubleshooting Tips
Exterior

Solved! What to Do When Your Garage Door Won’t Open

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

Best Glue for Glass Options
Reviews

The Best Glues for Glass

By Mike Bruton

remove water stains from wood
DIY

How to Remove Water Stains From Wood

By Deirdre Mundorf, By Bob Vila

how to remove super glue
DIY

How to Remove Super Glue From Skin, Fabric and Other Surfaces

By Jennifer Noonan, By Kat Hodgins

Gas Grill Won’t Light
DIY

Solved! My Gas Grill Won’t Light

By Melissa Graham

Deck Waterproofing
Exterior

Schedule This Deck Waterproofing Project to Prep Your Outdoor Space for All Kinds of Weather

By Brie Greenhalgh

how to remove tile
DIY

How to Remove Tile From Floors, Backsplashes, and Other Surfaces

By Tom Scalisi, By Bob Vila, By Oliver Harriett

How to Clean Window Tracks
Exterior

How To: Clean Window Tracks

By Steffani Cameron, By Jennifer Noonan

9 Signs You Need to Replace Your Fridge
Interior

9 Signs You Need to Replace Your Fridge

By Glenda Taylor

7 Signs You Need a New Roof
Exterior

7 Signs You Need a New Roof

By Bob Vila

The Worst Money Mistakes Homeowners Ever Make
Real Estate

The Worst Money Mistakes Homeowners Ever Make

By Michelle Ullman

9 Times You Should Replace Rather Than Repair Home Appliances
Interior

9 Times You Should Replace Rather Than Repair Home Appliances

By Savannah Sher

Sulfur Smell in the House? 6 Possible Causes
Interior

Solved! What to Do About a Sulfur Smell in the House

By Bob Vila

Troubleshoot a Smoky Fireplace with These Tips
Interior

Solved! Why Your Fireplace Might Be Smoking Up the House

By Manasa Reddigari, By Bob Vila

how to clean a washing machine
DIY

How to Clean a Washing Machine

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, By Bob Vila

Patchwork Renovating
Interior

Patchwork Renovating: How to Match Discontinued Tiles, Flooring, and Other Building Materials

By Glenda Taylor

how to move a refrigerator
Interior

How to Move a Refrigerator Safely

By Gretchen Heber, By Bob Vila, By Amy Lynch

Repairing Popped Nails? Follow These 4 Tips
DIY

Solved! How to Repair Popped Nails

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

25 Ways to Enjoy Your Garden This Winter
Lawn & Garden

25 Ways to Enjoy Your Garden This Winter

By Jennifer Noonan

how to tarp a roof
Exterior

How to Tarp a Roof During Repairs

By Timothy Dale

how to clean air conditioner filter.
Interior

How to Clean an Air Conditioner Filter in 4 Easy Steps

By Tony Carrick, By Bob Vila, By Amy Lynch

10 Plumbing Tips Everyone Needs to Know
Interior

10 Plumbing Tips Everyone Needs to Know

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

how to drain a hot tub
Lawn & Garden

How to Drain a Hot Tub

By Timothy Dale

toilet repair
DIY

DIY Toilet Repair: 5 Common Commode Problems and How to Fix Them

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

10 Home Maintenance Projects You Should Be Doing Every Month
DIY

10 Home Maintenance Projects You Should Be Doing Every Month

By Savannah Sher

how to stop a washing machine from shaking
Interior

How to Stop a Washing Machine From Shaking

By Timothy Dale

How to Fix a Hole in a Door
DIY

How To: Fix a Hole in a Door

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

how to get rid of black mold
DIY

How to Get Rid of Black Mold in Your Home

By Tom Scalisi, By Bob Vila

fall-home-maintenance-checklist
DIY

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

By Barbara Winfield, By Bob Vila

how to adjust cabinet hinges
Interior

How to Adjust Cabinet Hinges: Simple Solutions You Can DIY

By Deirdre Mundorf

What Causes a Broken Window Seal (and How to Fix It)
Exterior

Solved! What to Do About a Broken Window Seal

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

10 Ways to Dress Up a Drab Concrete Patio
Exterior

10 Ways to Dress Up a Drab Concrete Patio

By Bob Beacham

how to prevent rust
DIY

How To Prevent Rust on Your Outdoor Furniture and Railings

By Tony Carrick, By Bob Vila

Technician looking over a gas furnace with a flashlight before cleaning it.
Interior

4 Crucial Furnace Cleaning and Maintenance Tasks to Complete Before Winter

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

12 Things Your Plumber Wishes You Knew
Interior

12 Things Your Plumber Wishes You Knew

By Glenda Taylor

13 Maintenance Mistakes That Will Cost You the Most Money
DIY

13 Maintenance Mistakes That Will Cost You the Most Money

By Glenda Taylor

How to Plunge a Toilet - Plunger
Interior

How to Plunge a Toilet

By Michael Franco, By Bob Vila

Cleaning up a blooded basement. Narrow depth of field.
Interior

Basement Waterproofing: Here’s How to Dry Out a Wet Basement—And How Much It Costs

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

how to find a hole in an air mattress
DIY

Solved! How to Find a Hole in an Air Mattress

By Tony Carrick

ceiling repair
DIY

The Do’s and Don’ts of Ceiling Repair

By Glenda Taylor

The Dos and Don'ts of Sprinkler Repair and Maintenance
DIY

The Dos and Don’ts of Sprinkler Repair and Maintenance

By Jeanne Petrizzo, By Bob Vila

How to Balance a Ceiling Fan
DIY

How To: Balance a Wobbly Ceiling Fan

By Amy Lynch, By Bob Vila

9 Ways to Lower Cooling Costs in Rising Heat
Interior

9 Ways to Lower Cooling Costs in Rising Heat

By Kristina Grosspietsch

The Best Toilet Flapper Options
Reviews

The Best Toilet Flapper Replacements for Running Toilets

By Tony Carrick

The Best Fuel Stabilizer Options
Reviews

The Best Fuel Stabilizers

By Tom Scalisi

8 Ways to Save Your Deck From Sun Damage
Exterior

8 Ways to Save Your Deck From Sun Damage

By Savannah Sher