How to 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.

Top DIY Repair Projects

We've gathered the top DIY repair projects on Hometalk. Check them out!

Repair Videos

Watch our video tutorials on how to repair it all, from appliances to leaky faucets.

New Repair Projects

Here is our collection of new DIY repair projects at Hometalk. Check it out.

Browse Repair Projects
How to Replace a Toilet Seat Quickly and Easily
How to Replace an Oven Heating Element (and When to Do It)
How to Fix a Washing Machine That Won’t Spin
Save Your Sofa: Here's How to Repair a Tear in a Leather Couch
How to Remove Caulk When It's Old and Dingy
How to Repair a Window Screen With Tears and Holes
How to Repair Ceiling Drywall Cracks and Holes
How to Fix a Wobbly Ceiling Fan
How to Restuff Couch Cushions and Bring Them Back to Life
Don't Panic—Here's How to Repair Chipped Granite
How to Fix a Sagging Door That Won't Shut Properly
How to Remove Popcorn Ceiling (and When You Shouldn't Try It Yourself)
How to Fix a Cracked or Chipped Windshield
How to Fix a Broken Door Frame in a Few Simple Steps
How to Fix a Wobbly Toilet in a Matter of Minutes
How to Fix a Leaky Faucet Before It Makes a Dent On Your Water Bill
How to Unclog a Dishwasher That Won't Drain
How to Fix Cracks in a Concrete Patio Yourself
How to Find a Stud in the Wall With and Without a Stud Finder
A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Fix a Running Toilet
How to Temporary Repair Your Vertical Blinds With a Flat Head Screwdri
5 Ways to Fix Out-of-Whack Dresser Drawers
Handyman Tips: 8 Home Improvement Hacks to Make Your Life Easier
How to Get A New "Ice Maker" for Under $4!
Update Your Light Switch Plates With This Simple Paint Pour Project
Heating Hack: How to Quickly and Easily Insulate Around Outlets
How to Repair Damaged Drywall AfterYour Baseboards Were Removed...
How to Reupholster a Chair in 5 Easy Steps
How to Repair Dog Chewed Table Legs
Restyled French Cane Chair
Quick and Easy Repair: Rotted Door Sill and Frame
How to Remove Popcorn Ceilings in 30 Minutes
Unclog a Toilet Without a Plunger
Adding a Second Water Line From a Refrigerator to a Coffee Maker
A Quick Way to Fix a Rip In a Curtain
Jewelry Box With Missing Molding Fixed With Bondo
Driveway & Sidewalk Deicer
How To Stop Holding The Toilet Handle Down So It Flushes Completely
How to Make Safe DIY Baseboard Heater Covers Out of Wood
Barn Door Fun #2!
Easy Cheap Fix/look for Old Air Duct Vent
How I Matched Knockdown Texture With the Knockdown Texture Sponge
STOP Throwing Away Broken Christmas Decor: FIX THEM With Sugru!
Adding an Egress Window to Basement
How to Hide Your Ugly Water Heater
Grommet Tab Curtain Fix
How to Paint Window Sills and Trims
How to Repair a Mobile Home Counter Top
DIY Wing Back Chair Reupholster!
We Used an Old Shower Curtain to Recover These Old Chairs!!