House repair

A step-by-step guide from This Old House master carpenter Norm Abram

Get step-by-step instructions and photos for patching holes in drywall, from small holes that need spackling to larger holes that need drywall replacement.

Ceramic tiles are popular for flooring and backsplash due to being durable and easy to clean. Unfortunately, when heavy objects are dropped onto the tiles, they can crack or break. If you have a cracked ceramic tile in your home, we’re here to teach you how to repair it. To repair hairline cracks in ceramic […]

Before you make a call, consider fixing these often-intimidating problems around the house yourself—we'll show you how it's done!

<div class="flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end"> <div> <div class="pt-0"> <div class="gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full"> <div class="relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8">This guide gives practical tips for spotting signs of mortar damage, picking the right materials, and repairing your brickwork step by step. Whether you’re taking on the job…

These are easier to do yourself than to hire out.

How to make long-lasting caulk joints and keep water out.

Do-it-yourself home improvement can help you save hundreds of dollars — but only if you know what you’re doing. Here’s how to develop your DIY home repair skills without spending money.

Major wall damage on a plaster and lath wall, of the kind of damage that goes all the way through both the plaster and lath, usually requires that sections of the wall be removed and replaced. However, it’s often just the plaster that’s damaged, with the lath still in place.