When you decide to own a home, you may not have any plans of doing repairs yourself. Even if you plan to allow a professional to handle most of your repairs, you should still know a few of the basic tips. Here are a few repair tips every homeowner needs.

Fixing a Running Toilet

There’s nothing more annoying than losing sleep because of a running toilet. Not only will this keep you p at night, but it can also cost you on your water bill. One of the things every homeowner should know how to do is change the flapper and fix a leaky toilet. This video will show you how: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=rTD_ZqxBX4U

Getting a Stuck Window Open

If moisture builds up, you may end up with a stuck window. This can also happen with dust or paint. It can be quite annoying and you don’t need a professional to fix it. Instead, use a utility knife to remove any old paint. If it’s moisture causing the issue, let a dehumidifier run for a few hours near the window. This video can help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=K_OMKkvuFkA

Fixing Squeaky Doors

Maybe the easiest repair in your home and one of the most important, fixing squeaky doors doesn’t require more than a can of WD-40. Simply spray some on the hinges, but make sure to put down paper towels or newspaper first. If not, you may get oil on your carpet.

For those without WD-40 or while lithium grease on hand, olive oil will also work. However, it will only work temporarily.

Shutting off your Main Water Line

It may not be a home repair, but every homeowner should know how to turn off their main water line. You don’t want to be searching for it when a pipe bursts or water is filling your home. This video will help you locate your main water line: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=NFNbTIzjh-s

There are many very basic home repairs you can do yourself. Even if you plan to hire a professional for most of your home repairs, you should at least know how to handle some of the very basic repairs.