Quick Repairs
Fix common problems in minutes
Clean a Clogged Shower Head with Vinegar Bag
Tie a bag of vinegar around your shower head overnight — mineral buildup dissolves, pressure restores.
Fix a Running Toilet with a $4 Flapper
Replace the flapper to stop a running toilet — saves $100+/year on your water bill.
Patch Drywall Holes in 10 Minutes
Spackle, sand, paint touch-up — nail holes and small dents become invisible.
Stop Squeaky Doors with Cooking Spray
Spray cooking spray on hinges — instant silence without WD-40.
Fix a Leaky Faucet with a $1 Washer
Replace the tiny rubber washer to stop a drip permanently — $1 fix.
Reset a Tripped Circuit Breaker
Flip the middle-position breaker fully OFF then ON — power restored.
Fix Stripped Screw Holes with Toothpicks
Toothpick + wood glue in a stripped hole = screw holds like new.
Stop a Rocking Toilet with Shims
Plastic shims under a rocking toilet stabilize it and prevent wax ring leaks.
Silence Squeaky Floors with Baby Powder
Baby powder between boards lubricates the joint and stops the squeak.
Patch a Screen Door in 2 Minutes
Clear nail polish or self-adhesive patch fixes screen tears and keeps bugs out.
Stop Cabinet Doors from Slamming
Stick felt bumper pads inside cabinet corners — silent, soft close for $3.
Fix a Sticking Door with Soap
Rub soap on the sticking edge — wax in soap lubricates the contact point.
Lubricate Sliding Doors with Silicone Spray
Silicone spray on tracks makes sliding doors glide effortlessly.
Fill Drafty Gaps with Rope Caulk
Press rope caulk into window gaps to stop cold drafts — removable and renter-friendly.