Repair Home
Complete step-by-step checklist to repair home covering patch wall drywall holes and lubricate door hinges, and essential action items.
Patch wall drywall holes
Fill small holes and cracks with spackle and sand smooth
Lubricate door hinges
Apply lubricant (WD-40) to eliminate squeaky door hinges
Tighten loose hardware
Tighten loose cabinet knobs, door handles, and drawer tracks
Replace burnt light bulbs
Change dead bulbs to energy-efficient LED models
Re-caulk tubs and sinks
Scrape away old, moldy caulk and apply fresh waterproof sealant
Fix window screen tears
Replace screen mesh or patch small holes with adhesive kits
Adjust sticking door frames
Sand down edges or tighten hinge screws if door sticks
Replace damaged floor tiles
Chisel out cracked tile and apply new mortar and grout
Fix loose carpet corners
Secure loose or fraying carpet edges using transition strips
Repair squeaky wood stairs
Drive finishing nails or wood screws into floor joists