Fix the drip, the clog and the dryer now. Be ready for spring.
The Core Library is the 24 year-round and summer repairs (irrigation, heating and cooling, bathroom, kitchen and laundry) in one 117-page PDF, for less than a single service call.
Instant PDF download · Yours to keep, no subscription · $144 if bought one guide at a time
The small repairs that never stop coming.
- The toilet keeps running, and I can hear it from the bedroom.
- The dishwasher finished, and there's still water sitting in the bottom.
- The dryer runs a full cycle and the clothes come out damp.
- The bathroom sink takes forever to drain.
- I'd rather not find out the AC needs a service call on the first hot day of the year.
Straight to the fix. Clear about when it isn't yours to do.
- Labeled diagramsSo you know which part you're looking at before you touch it.
- A real cost comparisonParts and time against what a company charges just to show up.
- When to call a proA clear stop line in every guide, plus a troubleshooting table.
- °F and °C, ft and mBoth units throughout. Pipe sizes stay in inches.
Twenty-four guides, room by room.
Bathroom, kitchen and laundry repairs don't wait for a season. The irrigation and AC guides are the spring start-up: have them on hand before the first warm weekend. Every guide has a free one-page flowchart, and every guide and kit is also sold on its own.
Irrigation
- How to Replace a Sprinkler HeadFree flowchart$6 →
- How to Fix a Drip EmitterFree flowchart$6 →
- How to Fix a Sprinkler ValveFree flowchart$6 →
- How to Program & Fix Your Sprinkler ControllerFree flowchart$6 →
Heating & cooling
- How to Clean Your AC Condenser CoilsFree flowchart$6 →
- How to Clear a Clogged AC Drain LineFree flowchart$6 →
- How to Choose & Change Your Furnace FilterFree flowchart$6 →
- How to Replace a Thermostat (& Fix the C-Wire)Free flowchart$6 →
- How to Clean Your Indoor Evaporator CoilFree flowchart$6 →
Bathroom
- How to Fix a Running ToiletFree flowchart$6 →
- How to Recaulk a Tub or ShowerFree flowchart$6 →
- How to Clean & Reseal Tile GroutFree flowchart$6 →
- How to Clear a Slow Bathroom DrainFree flowchart$6 →
- How to Fix a Leaky FaucetFree flowchart$6 →
Kitchen
- How to Fix a Garbage DisposalFree flowchart$6 →
- How to Fix a Dishwasher That Won't DrainFree flowchart$6 →
- Fridge Water Filter & CoilsFree flowchart$6 →
- How to Fix a Kitchen Faucet & SprayerFree flowchart$6 →
- How to Clear a Clogged Kitchen SinkFree flowchart$6 →
Laundry
- How to Fix a Dryer That Won't HeatFree flowchart$6 →
- How to Fix a Dryer That Won't Spin (or Squeals)Free flowchart$6 →
- How to Clean Your Dryer VentFree flowchart$6 →
- How to Fix a Washer That Won't Drain or SpinFree flowchart$6 →
- How to Get Rid of Front-Loader Washer SmellFree flowchart$6 →
In every guide: labeled diagrams, a real cost comparison, a troubleshooting table, a clear "when to stop and call a pro" section, and a printable checklist as its last page.
Free: diagnose it first.
One-page checklists, cost guides and quick answers. Work out what broke before you spend anything. The free flowchart for each guide is listed in What's inside.
- Free printable · 15 pagesSeasonal home maintenance checklist: 70 jobs by season
- Air conditioningThe spring AC checklist
- Air conditioningAC running but not cooling
- Air conditioningAC running nonstop
- Air conditioningAC leaking water
- Air conditioningAC freezing up
- Cost guideAC tune-up: DIY or pro?
- IrrigationDead sprinkler zone flowchart
- IrrigationUneven sprinklers checklist
- Cost guideSprinkler repair costs: DIY or pro?
- Bathroom · free articleToilet keeps running? Find the $10 part
- Plumbing · free articleDIY plumbing or call a plumber?
Every room, or just the one that's broken.
The Core Library
$144 bought one guide at a time · $67 as the five kits
- Irrigation, heating & cooling, bathroom, kitchen and laundry
- A printable checklist at the end of every guide
- Instant download. Print it for the garage or keep it on your phone
The Complete Library
$264 one at a time · $88 as the two libraries
- These 24 guides plus the 20 winter guides: frozen pipes, drafts, heating, winter safety
- A contents spread at the front, so you can find the repair you have at two in the morning
Only need one room? The Irrigation kit is $11; the other kits are $14.
Or buy a single guide for $6: every guide in What's inside has its own link. Winter repairs are in The Winter Home ($39).
Keep track of the work, not just the repair.
The free Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist is the paper version of what HomeFix Calendar tracks for you. Every guide is on the Fix-It Playbook page.
Before you buy
What do I get for $49?
One 117-page PDF with the 24 year-round and summer Fix-It Playbook guides: irrigation, heating and cooling, bathroom, kitchen and laundry. Every guide has labeled diagrams, a real cost comparison, a troubleshooting table, a clear "when to stop and call a pro" section, and a printable checklist as its last page.
Why buy AC and sprinkler guides in October?
The bathroom, kitchen and laundry guides are for any month. The AC and irrigation guides cover the spring start-up and the summer problems, so they are on hand before the first warm weekend. Winter repairs are in a separate library, The Winter Home ($39).
Can I buy just one guide or one room?
Yes. Every guide is $6, the Irrigation kit is $11, and the HVAC, Bathroom, Kitchen and Laundry kits are $14 each. All 24 bought one at a time come to $144, and the five kits come to $67. The Core Library is $49.
Is there something free I can start with?
Yes. Every guide in the Core Library has a free one-page flowchart on the store, and there are free checklists for common AC and sprinkler problems. Each is a free instant download.
What is the difference between the Core Library and the Complete Library?
The Core Library is the 24 year-round guides for $49. The Complete Library adds the 20 winter guides, all 44 in one 226-page file, for $79. Bought as the two separate libraries, that is $88.
How do I get the file?
Checkout is on the product page itself. The PDF is an instant download: print it for the garage or keep it on your phone. It is yours to keep, with no subscription.
Fix it once. Keep the guide.
Get all twenty-four guides tonight, or start with a free checklist.