How Much To Save For Home Repairs

There are some home repairs that you need to call a pro to handle, such as anything involving gas, major plumbing emergencies and so on. There are others that you can handle yourself with a little knowledge or a glance at a YouTube video or two. Check out below for info on easy home repairs that you can do yourself.

Refinish Some Hardwood

A simple trip to a home improvement store to rent a sander and maybe glean some know-how from a knowledgeable sale representative, picking up a few cans of stain, and you could have a brand new wooden surface within a day or two. This could apply to floors, tables or anything wooden you have.

Most of the time, that horrific smell from the dishwasher is coming from bits of old food that's got lost in the tub. Wipe it clean, and run the dishwasher empty with soap to get a fresh, clean start.

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Get Rid of an Annoying Ceiling Stain

Painting over a ceiling stain usually results in the stain reappearing before you know it. Using a spray-on product called Upshot by KILZ allows you to seal the ceiling first, covering it completely before painting it over.

Get Rid of Scratches in Stainless Steel

A scratch in a stainless-steel appliance could make a high-priced item look like a street find. With fine sandpaper and a rubbing compound, you can restore your gorgeous appliances to their like-new glory.

Fix, Replace or Add Cabinet Knobs

Cabinet knobs can make old, raggedy cabinets look new again. Replacing them is as easy using nothing more than a screwdriver to pop out the old ones and slot in the new ones. If you've got a loose one, use a bit of thread adhesive into the slot. They'll hold until you take screw them off.

Whiten Your Grout

There's nothing like dingy grout to ick you out. It can make an otherwise bright, clean bathroom look like a gas station restroom. A simple rotary tool and a bleach pen can make that blackened grout glisten within hours.

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Get Rid of Old Carpet

It's very easy to hire a carpet removal company to get rid of old carpeting, but with some simple tools and a couple of hours, you can pull up old carpeting yourself. You'll save a ton of moola.

Let a Faucet Flow Freely

Is there anything more annoying than a faucet that's blocked, slowing the flow of water down to a mere trickle or an annoying spray. Stop of up the drain plug, remove aerator and drown it in a vinegar bath. Finish off with a gentle scrubbing with a toothbrush, and you should be good to go.

Unclog a Toilet With Dishwashing Soap

To unclog a toilet, fill it with a half cup of dishwashing soap. Let it sit for about 30 minutes before pouring hot water into the toilet and flushing it. The toilet should be good to use once again.

Tighten Up a Loose Showerhead

A wobbly showerhead is irritating at best and a major leak waiting to happen at worst. Luckily, the whole thing can be fixed with a few pumps from a can of expanding foam. The foam surrounds the pipe in the wall, sealing it into place.