When it comes to fixing up the house, it is SO NICE to be able to do it all yourself. Some aspects of home repair, however, can be quite tricky. These tips are straight from the professionals, and they will save you so much time and energy.
Here are 30 home repair secrets from the pros.
Repair Fountain Corners
Patch Holes In Walls
No one likes to look at a gaping hole in the wall. Patch it up and put it out of your mind. All you really need is sheetrock mud and drywall tape.
Fill Nail Holes
From picture frames to pieces of art, there are endless decorations to hang on our walls. When it’s time to change it up, however, the holes left by tiny nails can be quite annoying. Fill them in with this tip.
Fix Chipped Concrete
Concrete steps are great – until they chip. Luckily, this eyesore doesn’t have to last forever.
Fix Up Wood Rot
Nothing ruins the sight of beautiful wood like wood rot. If your wood could use a touch up, follow this tutorial. Your place will look new again with just a few simple steps.
Repair Your Toilet
Repairing a toilet can sound scary, but it’s not as bad as it seems. These tips will take so much stress out of the task. Just be sure to follow the instructions carefully.
Fix Cat Scratches
Cats like to scratch EVERYTHING. If you are a cat owner, you will definitely find this tutorial useful. Happy de-scratching!
Polish Scratched Hardwood
Hardwood floors can look amazing or terrible, depending on what state they are in. Even if your hardwood floors have seen better days, it isn’t too late to save them. Make your floors look wonderful again with these helpful tips.
Caulk A Bathtub
Bath time can get really gross really fast if you don’t keep your bathtub nice. Stay on the top of your game with this tutorial. You will never need to be weary of caulking your bathtub again.
Remove Hard Water Stains
Water stains are the worst! It seems almost impossible to avoid them, but the damage can be undone.
Make Sliding Barn Doors
Sliding barn doors aren’t just for barns; they are a great way to section off a little space inside your home.
Repair Dry Wall
Don’t waste money paying someone else to repair your dry wall. You can do it yourself fairly easily. All you need is a little time and patience.
Fix Stuck Doors
Doors that stick are the cause of so many headaches. Get rid of the problem by fixing your sticky doors. Finally, you can enter and exit a room with ease.
Repair Faded Furniture
Patio furniture sits in the sun all day, so of course it fades eventually. Instead of getting rid of your faded furniture, just repair it. This tip will have your outdoor furniture looking good as new.
Caulk Your Surfaces
When it comes to tile, caulking is essential. It wouldn’t make any sense to allow your surfaces to get ruined.
Whiten Tile Grout
When tile grout gets dirty, it really brings down the whole look. Keep your surfaces looking their best by whitening tile grout. It’s not nearly as difficult as you might think.
Fix Chipped Sinks
If your sink is chipped, this is the tip for you. Why replace something when you can fix it? Repair your sink, and spend your money on something more exciting.
Repair Hardwood Floors
Hardwood floors are gorgeous, but they require a lot of upkeep. It seems like so many things can go wrong.
Fix Parquet Flooring
Parquet flooring looks cool, but when it is damaged you have a whole mess on your hands. Repair it the right way and stop stressing.
Fix Butchered Floor Joist
A problem with the floor joist can be a big problem indeed. Not to worry, though.
Paint The Bathtub
Ever wondered how to paint your bathtub? Now you know how! Give your bathroom the makeover you’ve been waiting for.
Fix Sagging Gates
If your gate is sagging, it isn’t really doing its job. Fix it up so it can work how it was intended. Your whole home will look a lot better.
Repair An Air Mattress
Air mattresses can be so tricky. Luckily for all of us, they aren’t too hard to repair.
Fix Torn Dry Wall Paper
Seeing torn dry wall paper – it’s frustrating. But it doesn’t have to be.
Patch Up Dry Wall
Learning how to patch dry wall is just so useful. You will definitely use this information at some point in your life, so you may as well learn it now.
Tile A Backsplash
This little trick can really bring your home to the next level. Get a new look without paying through the nose. You’ll appreciate the space even more because you worked on it yourself.
Repair Veneer
Damaged veneer does not look good.
Fix Plaster Walls
How are walls damaged so easily?! There are any number of events that can lead to a damaged wall. Instead of stressing about it, just learn to fix it.
Fix Double Pane Windows
If your double pane windows are fogging up, there is definitely a problem. You don’t need to call for help.
Repair Garage Door Dents
Having a dented garage door is definitely not ideal. It can get so annoying to look at! Luckily, you can fix your garage door like a pro with this tutorial.