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Simple home repairs

Fix the small things. Know when to call a pro.

Plain-English guides to simple home repairs: a basic tool kit, safety first, finding your shutoffs, common fixes step by step, and how to hire a licensed pro for the jobs that need one.

DIY or hire? What to leave to a pro

Running toiletDIY-friendly

  • Plumber's quote$250
  • Flapper and fill valve$40
  • Tools to buy$35
  • Your time3 hours

You keep $175About $58 an hour

An illustrative example. Turn off the water before you start.

Start with one of these

CalculatorDIY or hire?Parts, tools and your time. GuideDIY or pro?What to leave to a pro. ChecklistHome RepairSixteen steps, safety first.

15 home repair guides

Getting started

Common fixes

Hiring a pro

Prevention

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The Home Repair Starter Workbook

Map your water, power and gas shutoffs, check off a basic tool kit, log every repair, and compare contractor quotes side by side.

Get the free PDFSee the Home Repair checklist

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Every repair, recorded

Clever Haven Fix-It Binder: printable step-by-step repair cards, a shutoff map, a tool checklist, a contractor comparison sheet and a home repair log, all in one binder.

$9 once. Yours to keep. 30-day refund.

See what's in the binder