Repairs

Practical repairs guides for everyday household jobs. · 13 guides

How to Stop a Wooden Chair from Wobbling

Learn how to diagnose and fix a wobbly wooden chair with simple tools and techniques that will make it sturdy and safe again.

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⏱ 6 min

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How to Patch a Small Hole in Drywall

A practical guide to patching small drywall holes, from nail holes up to roughly fist-sized damage, using spackle or a self-adhesive wall repair patch, then sanding and priming for an invisible repair.

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How to Fix a Squeaky Office Chair

Learn how to quickly diagnose and silence a squeaky office chair using simple tools and lubricants you probably already have at home.

⏱ 5 min

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How to Paint a Radiator Without Streaks

Prepare, prime, and paint a radiator evenly so the finish cures smooth instead of streaky or sticky.

⏱ 2 min

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Fix a Toilet That Will Not Flush

Repair a toilet that will not flush by checking the handle, chain and fill valve. Replace worn parts to restore a full flush.

⏱ 3 min

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How to Fix a Squeaky Door Hinge

Most door squeaks are a dry hinge pin grinding against the hinge knuckles. A quick shot of lubricant often quiets it, but the lasting fix is to lift the pin, clean off the old grease and grit, re-lube it, and drop it back in. Here's how to do both, plus how to tell when the noise is really a sagging

⏱ 6 min

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How to Fix a Dripping Tap

Stop a dripping tap by turning off the water, removing the headgear and replacing the worn washer or ceramic disc cartridge.

⏱ 2 min

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How to Unblock a Toilet Without a Plunger

Clear a blocked toilet using washing-up liquid, hot water and baking soda, or a straightened wire coat hanger.

⏱ 2 min

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How to Fix a Radiator That's Not Heating Up

Diagnose why one radiator stays cold when others work, and fix the most common causes yourself.

⏱ 3 min

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How to Fix a Loose Toilet Seat

A wobbly toilet seat is usually fixed by tightening two bolts. The trick is knowing whether your seat uses top-fix or bottom-fix fittings and stopping before you crack the porcelain. This guide shows you how to tighten safely and when to replace instead.

⏱ 3 min

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How to Repair a Chipped Tile

Fix surface chips up to about 10 mm in ceramic or porcelain tiles using epoxy filler, touch-up paint, or nail varnish for hairline damage. Clean the area first, match the colour carefully, and do not sand the tile glaze.

⏱ 3 min

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How to Fix a Leaking Radiator Valve

Stop a dripping radiator valve by identifying whether the leak is from the packing gland or the compression fitting, then re-pack the gland or reseat the olive. Most gland fixes can be done live; compression fittings need the water isolated first.

⏱ 3 min

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How to Repair a Broken Fence Panel

A broken fence panel can sometimes be repaired in place, but a rotten bottom rail means full replacement. This guide covers bracing, removing the old panel, fitting a new one into concrete or wooden posts, and treating the wood.

⏱ 4 min