Fix it yourself
How-to videos
Short videos for the things that go wrong at home.
Bookmark this page, or jump straight to a category below. If a job turns out to be bigger than it looked, our maintenance line is answered around the clock.
Pilot Lights & Gas
How to Light a Pilot Light (Water Heater) How to Shut Off Your Gas Supply What to Do If You Smell Gas
Electrical
How to Reset a Tripped Circuit Breaker How to Reset a GFCI Outlet How to Change a Light Bulb How to Childproof Electrical Outlets
Water
How to Shut Off Your Home's Main Water Supply How to Shut Off Water at the Toilet and Sinks How to Unclog a Toilet with a Plunger How to Unclog a Sink with a Plunger How to Unclog Sinks and Showers
Appliances & Kitchen
How to Reset a Garbage Disposal How to Use a Garbage Disposal Properly How to Clean a Dishwasher Filter How to Clean Range Hood Filters
HVAC & Home Comfort
How to change an air filter How to reset a tripped thermostat
Safety
How to change a smoke detector battery How to test a smoke or CO detector
Garage
How to operate and reset a garage door opener
General Maintenance
How to patch a small hole in drywall
Beyond a quick fix
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