A 9-part series
Home Maintenance 101
Cleaning, repairs, and household fixes for everyone who just realized they're an adult now.
There's a moment after you move out where you realize nobody is going to clean the microwave for you. Or fix the toilet. Or unclog the drain. Or paint the walls. These guides are for that moment.
What you'll learn
- ✓ How to fix a running toilet by replacing the flapper or adjusting the fill valve
- ✓ How to unclog a drain in your kitchen sink, bathroom sink, or shower
- ✓ How to hang a picture straight using the 57-inch gallery rule
- ✓ How to unclog a toilet with a plunger, hot water, or a toilet auger
- ✓ How to remove a stripped screw using six different methods from simple to advanced
- ✓ How to assess rust severity and choose the right removal method
How to Clean a Microwave
The steam method that does the scrubbing for you. Five minutes of heating, one minute of wiping, and your microwave looks new.
How to Fix a Running Toilet
Learn how to fix a running toilet in under 30 minutes. Covers the flapper, fill valve, and float with no special tools required.
How to Unclog a Drain
Learn how to unclog a kitchen or bathroom drain using things you already have at home. No chemicals, no plumber, no drama.
How to Paint a Room
Learn how to paint a room from prep to final coat. Covers choosing paint, taping, cutting in, rolling, and cleaning up without ruining your floors.
How to Clean an Oven
Learn how to deep clean an oven without harsh chemicals. Covers the baking soda method, cleaning racks, and dealing with burnt-on grease.
How to Hang a Picture
Learn how to hang a picture straight the first time. Step-by-step guide covering the 57-inch rule, hardware selection, stud finding, and leveling tips.
How to Unclog a Toilet
Learn how to unclog a toilet with a plunger, hot water and dish soap, baking soda and vinegar, or a toilet auger. Step-by-step methods plus when to call a plumber.
How to Remove a Stripped Screw
Six proven methods to remove a stripped screw, from the rubber band trick to screw extractors. Step-by-step guide for DIYers and homeowners.
How to Remove Rust from Metal
Learn how to remove rust from metal using household solutions, commercial removers, and mechanical methods. Includes prevention tips to stop rust from coming back.