Home Maintenance
Repairs, upkeep, and the stuff every renter eventually has to deal with.
How to Re-Caulk a Bathtub (Stop Water From Getting Into Your Walls)
Cracked caulk around your tub isn't cosmetic — it's a path for water to get behind your walls. Here's how to redo it properly in an afternoon.
Outlet Not Working? It's Probably a GFCI — Here's the 10-Second Fix
If an outlet near water stopped working, it probably isn't broken — it tripped. Here's the fix, and why the tripped outlet might be in another room.
How to Patch a Hole in the Wall (Before You Lose Your Security Deposit)
Small nail holes and picture-hook gaps get deducted from your security deposit if you leave them. Here's how to patch them so they're invisible.
How to Unclog a Toilet (Without Making It Worse)
Whatever you do, don't flush again. Here's the right plunger, the right technique, and how to clear a toilet clog in under five minutes.
How to Replace a Light Fixture (Easier Than You Think)
Swapping a light fixture is easier than it looks and doesn't need an electrician. Here's the full process, wire colors and all.
How to Clear a Slow Shower Drain (2-Minute Fix, No Chemicals)
A slow shower drain is almost always a hair clog you can pull out yourself. Here's the $3 tool that clears it in minutes, no chemicals needed.
How to Get Rid of Bathroom Mold (And Stop It From Coming Back)
That black mold in your shower grout keeps coming back because bleach alone doesn't fix it. Here's how to clear it for good and stop it from returning.
How to Fix a Running Toilet in 15 Minutes
That constant trickle is wasting water and money. Here's how to diagnose and fix a running toilet with tools you probably already own.