HomeFixHow is a free library of plain-English repair guides for homeowners. When something in your house breaks, leaks, squeaks or stops working, we want you to find a clear answer fast: what is causing it, whether you can fix it yourself, and exactly how to do it.
What we cover
- Plumbing: running toilets, dripping faucets, clogged drains and leaky pipes
- Water heaters: leaks, strange noises, pilot lights and no hot water
- Doors and windows: sagging, squeaking and sticking doors, garage door sensors, screens and weather stripping
- Walls and drywall: holes, cracks, anchors, texture and finishing
- Flooring: creaky floorboards, squeaks, laminate and vinyl plank installation
- Appliances, HVAC, electrical, roofing and outdoor fixes that a careful homeowner can handle
How we write our guides
- Simple steps. Each guide starts with the quickest fix and works up to the bigger ones, with the tools and parts you need listed up front.
- Checked sources. We check our steps against manufacturer instructions, product manuals and trusted trade and safety sources.
- Honest about safety. If a job involves gas, main electrical panels, structural work or anything that needs a permit, we tell you plainly when to call a licensed professional.
- Kept up to date. We review and update guides when products, codes or better methods change.
You can read more in our Editorial Policy.
Meet the editor
Daniel Harper is the founder and editor of HomeFixHow. He started the site to give homeowners the kind of straight answer you would get from a handy friend: what is wrong, what it takes to fix, and when it is worth calling in a pro. He writes and reviews every guide on the site.
How HomeFixHow is funded
Our guides are free to read. We may earn a small commission when you buy a product through some of our links, and we may show ads. This never changes what we recommend. See our Disclaimer for details.
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