Fixing ThingsHome & Garden

Looking for DIY repair instructions and helpful tips for fixing things yourself around the house? Homeowners share their personal experiences fixing things at home. You can learn from our mistakes! Our step-by-step home repair guides are for average people who want to try to do the repair themselves, before hiring a professional. See how to do outdoor repairs (like lawn, garden, plants, gutters & swimming pool issues) and indoor repairs (like appliances, dishwashers, water heaters, garage doors, tub & shower issues).

Have Trouble Reading Small Print? Me Too. Here’s An Easy Hack That I Use All The Time (And It’s Already In Your Kitchen!)

Difficulty reading fine print? Want a quick (FREE) DIY hack? This easy hack works every time! (I also found a great magnifier for reading small print!)

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I Fixed Our Dishwasher Water Not Draining! Here’s How I Did It…

Dishwasher water not draining? It's probably: 1) Food blocking the dishwasher drain OR 2) Food clogging the drain hose. See how to fix a dishwasher yourself... like I did!

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Things You Should Know Before Converting Your Swimming Pool From Chlorine To A Salt Water System

See how a swimming pool that's been converted to a salt water system, rather than a chlorinated system, fares after 3 years. You might be surprised! Salt water swimming pool pros & cons.

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My Tips For Making DIY Dryer Lint Fire Starters For Your Fireplace Or Campfire

I make dryer lint fire starters a little differently than others. See how I make DIY fire starters with dryer lint, tealight candles, and toilet paper tubes

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One Mom’s DIY Little Tikes Outdoor Climber Makeover: See How To Paint Plastic Outdoor Play Sets To Make Them Look New Again

I got a Little Tikes toddler outdoor climber for FREE - it just needed some TLC. Here's how to paint plastic outdoor play sets + My tips for this DIY project.

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Are Invasive Species Of Insects Destroying Your Plants? Here Are 4 Ways To Rejuvenate Your Garden By Attracting Beneficial Insects

Are invasive species of insects eating your plants? Instead of using chemicals, see this list of beneficial insects to release in the garden. (They will naturally get rid of the pesky insects for you!) Don't want to release live predatory insects?... See our list of plants that attract beneficial insects naturally!

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Home Tool Kit List: A Basic List Of Tools That Every Homeowner Needs

Moving into a new house? You're going to need some basic tools for small home projects! Here's a list of tools that I recommend. They're the ones I've used the most - after moving into my first home.

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7 Essential Garden Tools You Need For Easy Gardening

I've been gardening for years and couldn't survive without these 7 handy garden tools. Here's what they are & what they cost. Info every beginning gardener needs!

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Got Window Fogging Issues In Your House? (Me Too) Here’s The Best Window Condensation Fix I’ve Found

Window fogging in our house was driving me crazy - til I found the humidity levels in our home were too high. Here's the best window condensation fix: a dehumidifier & some Damp Rid!

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