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Set of keys hanging from a lock in the door.

How to Rekey a Lock How to Rekey a Lock

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

A broken window and decayed wall.

How to Fix a Crack in Glass How to Fix a Crack in Glass

By Michelle Ullman

Woman uses mesh drywall tape to cover a hole in drywall.

How to Patch Drywall How to Patch Drywall

A crack running through a white interior wall.

When Should You Worry About Cracks in Your Walls? When Should You Worry About Cracks in Your Walls?

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

A dry basement after cleaning up leaking walls.

Waterproofing Basement Walls: The Dos and Don’ts Waterproofing Basement Walls: The Dos and Don’ts

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

A hand holding a cloth to wipe a wooden countertop

Countertop Care 101 Countertop Care 101

View from inside of man looking into an empty refrigerator.

Why Is My Fridge Making Noise? Why Is My Fridge Making Noise?

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila, Updated by Timothy Dale

Woman uses grout float to apply new matching grout to existing grout and tile.

Grout Repair: A Step-By-Step Guide for DIYers Grout Repair: A Step-By-Step Guide for DIYers

By Katie Flannery

Man from the torso down holding a chainsaw in the outdoors.

What to Do When Your Chainsaw Won’t Start What to Do When Your Chainsaw Won’t Start

By Dan Casarella

Person wearing tall rubber boots pressure washes a brick walkway.

My Pressure Washer Won’t Start. How Do I Fix It? My Pressure Washer Won’t Start. How Do I Fix It?

By Melissa Graham

Young woman lifts the cover on a mini-split air conditioner to examine the inside.

What to Do if Your Air Conditioner Is Not Cooling Your Space What to Do if Your Air Conditioner Is Not Cooling Your Space

By Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

Cracked tan and grey floor tiles.

How to Fix a Cracked Floor Tile Without Replacing It How to Fix a Cracked Floor Tile Without Replacing It

By Nicole Fallon-Peek, Updated by Theresa Clement

A young woman places container of food into black microwave in a kitchen.

Microwave Not Heating? 6 Common Causes and Solutions Microwave Not Heating? 6 Common Causes and Solutions

By Brie Greenhalgh, Updated by Margaret Foley

A boho living room scene with a basket of laundry, striped rug, dehumidifier, and couch with pillows.

Why is My Dehumidifier Not Working? Why is My Dehumidifier Not Working?

By Glenda Taylor

A young woman standing in the kitchen and putting the vegetables skin to make compost for a zero waste lifestyle.

This Is the Biggest Problem for Most Garbage Disposals (Plus, How to Fix It Yourself) This Is the Biggest Problem for Most Garbage Disposals (Plus, How to Fix It Yourself)

By Sandi Schwartz

Woman tapes the caulking in front of her bathroom mirror with painter's tape.

The Dos and Don’ts of Caulking the Bathroom The Dos and Don’ts of Caulking the Bathroom

By Timothy Dale, Bob Vila

A broken screw on a white background.

How to Remove a Broken Screw How to Remove a Broken Screw

By Manasa Reddigari

Best Caulk for Baseboards Close-Up

These Are the Best Caulk Options for Baseboards According to Our Tests These Are the Best Caulk Options for Baseboards According to Our Tests

Side view of a rusted bolt and nut.

How to Remove a Broken Bolt How to Remove a Broken Bolt

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

Person sprays de-icer onto a frosty car windshield.

This Cheap, Homemade De-icer Recipe Will Clear Your Frosty Windshield in Minutes This Cheap, Homemade De-icer Recipe Will Clear Your Frosty Windshield in Minutes

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila Staff