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Fix it yourself: stripped screws, running toilets, light switches, drywall. Each guide lists the tools and parts, says when to call a pro, and draws every step.

How to Fix a Hole in Drywall4 h · Easy · 8 stepsFix a hole in drywall by size: spackle, a mesh patch, or a backer-strip patch, then sand, prime and paint. About 4 hours with drying, easy to moderate.How to Fix a Leaky Faucet1 h · Easy · 7 stepsFix a dripping kitchen or bathroom faucet yourself: find your type, swap the worn cartridge or washer, and test it. About an hour, easy for beginners.How to Fix a Running Toilet30 min · Very easy · 8 stepsFix a running toilet in about 30 minutes: check the water level and chain, test the flapper with food coloring, and swap parts. Easy for beginners.How to Fix a Stripped Screw Hole in Wood45 min · Very easy · 7 stepsFix a screw that spins in wood using a longer screw, glued toothpicks or a dowel. About 45 minutes of work plus glue drying; easy for beginners.How to Install a Drywall Anchor30 min · Easy · 7 stepsLearn how to install a drywall anchor: pick plastic, self-drilling, molly or toggle for your load. About 30 minutes, easy for beginners.How to Mount a TV on the Wall1 h 30 min · Easy · 7 stepsMount a flat-screen TV on a drywall wall using studs: check the fit, drill, bolt the plate and hang it. About 90 minutes, easy to medium, needs a helper.How to Remove a Stripped Screw15 min · Easy · 6 stepsRemove a stripped screw in 5 ways, easiest first: the right bit, a rubber band, a tap, locking pliers, then an extractor. About 15 min, animated steps.How to Replace a Shower Head20 min · Very easy · 7 stepsReplace a fixed shower head without leaks in about 20 minutes: thread seal tape, hand-tight, and a wrench over a rag only if it drips.

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