The Fix-It Playbook

Home repairs you can actually do yourself.

Illustrated, plain-English guides with labeled diagrams, honest cost comparisons, and a clear "when to call a pro" line in every one. Stop paying $75 for a 15-minute job.

44 Illustrated Guides The Complete Home Fix-It Library — all 24 guides

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The Complete Home Fix-It Library — all 24 guides
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The Complete Home Fix-It Library

The core 24 — irrigation, HVAC, bathroom, kitchen, and laundry — in one file. Labeled diagrams and honest cost comparisons throughout, for less than a single service call. (The 20 new Fall & Winter guides are sold as singles or as the four seasonal kits below.)

Every Guide

44 illustrated repair guides.

Buy the single fix you need, grab a category kit, or get the whole core library above. Twenty new Fall & Winter guides just landed — they start the list.

New for Fall & Winter 2026 — 20 seasonal guidesJust added

NewHow to Keep Your Pipes from Freezing

Keep Your Pipes from Freezing

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NewThe Water Heater Fall Tune-Up

The Water Heater Fall Tune-Up

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NewHow to Winterize an Irrigation System

Winterize an Irrigation System

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NewThe Sump Pump Winter Check

The Sump Pump Winter Check

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NewFind Your Main Shutoff & Burst-Pipe Plan

Main Shutoff & Burst-Pipe Plan

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NewWeatherstrip & Sweep Exterior Doors

Weatherstrip & Sweep Exterior Doors

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NewAttic Air-Sealing & Insulation Top-Up

Attic Air-Sealing & Insulation

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NewIce Dams: Prevent Them, Remove Them Safely

Ice Dams: Prevent & Remove

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NewPre-Winter Roof & Flashing Check

Pre-Winter Roof & Flashing Check

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NewIndoor Humidity: The Winter Setting

Indoor Humidity: The Winter Setting

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NewWhy Your Furnace Won't Turn On

Why Your Furnace Won't Turn On

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NewWhy Your Heating Bill Jumped

Why Your Heating Bill Jumped

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NewHeat Pump in Winter: Ice, Defrost & Emergency Heat

Heat Pump in Winter

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NewOne Room Is Always Cold

One Room Is Always Cold

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NewRadiators & Boilers: Bleed, Pressure, Banging Pipes

Radiators & Boilers

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NewCarbon Monoxide at Home

Carbon Monoxide at Home

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NewSpace Heaters & Tripping Breakers

Space Heaters & Tripping Breakers

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NewFireplace & Chimney Before the First Fire

Fireplace & Chimney Check

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NewSnow Blower Won't Start & Winter Storage

Snow Blower Won't Start

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NewPower-Outage Plan for a Cold House

Power-Outage Plan for a Cold House

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The core 24 — year-round repairs

How to Replace a Sprinkler Head

Replace a Sprinkler Head

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How to Fix a Drip Emitter

Fix a Drip Emitter

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How to Fix a Sprinkler Valve

Fix a Sprinkler Valve

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How to Program a Sprinkler Controller

Program a Sprinkler Controller

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How to Clean AC Condenser Coils

Clean AC Condenser Coils

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How to Clear a Clogged AC Drain Line

Clear a Clogged AC Drain Line

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How to Choose & Change a Furnace Filter

Choose & Change a Furnace Filter

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How to Replace a Thermostat & Fix the C-Wire

Replace a Thermostat (C-Wire)

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How to Clean an Evaporator Coil

Clean an Evaporator Coil

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How to Fix a Running Toilet

Fix a Running Toilet

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How to Recaulk a Tub or Shower

Recaulk a Tub or Shower

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How to Clean & Reseal Tile Grout

Clean & Reseal Tile Grout

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How to Clear a Slow Bathroom Drain

Clear a Slow Bathroom Drain

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How to Fix a Leaky Faucet

Fix a Leaky Faucet

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How to Fix a Garbage Disposal

Fix a Garbage Disposal

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How to Fix a Dishwasher That Won't Drain

Dishwasher That Won't Drain

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Fridge Water Filter & Coil Cleaning

Fridge Water Filter & Coils

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How to Fix a Kitchen Faucet & Sprayer

Fix a Kitchen Faucet & Sprayer

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How to Clear a Clogged Kitchen Sink

Clear a Clogged Kitchen Sink

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How to Fix a Dryer That Won't Heat

Dryer That Won't Heat

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How to Fix a Dryer That Won't Spin

Dryer That Won't Spin

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How to Clean a Dryer Vent

Clean Your Dryer Vent

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How to Fix a Washer That Won't Drain or Spin

Washer Won't Drain or Spin

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How to Get Rid of Front-Loader Washer Smell

Front-Loader Washer Smell

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Or grab a category kit — save vs. buying singles

Irrigation Repair Kit — 4 sprinkler & drip guides

Irrigation Kit · 4 guides

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HVAC Maintenance Kit — 5 AC & heating guides

HVAC Kit · 5 guides

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Bathroom Repair Kit — 5 plumbing guides

Bathroom Kit · 5 guides

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Kitchen Repair Kit — 5 appliance & plumbing guides

Kitchen Kit · 5 guides

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Laundry Repair Kit — 5 washer & dryer guides

Laundry Kit · 5 guides

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NewFreeze-Proof Plumbing Kit — 5 winter plumbing guides

Freeze-Proof Plumbing Kit · 5 guides

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NewDraft-Proof Kit — 5 building-envelope guides

Draft-Proof Kit · 5 guides

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NewHeat Kit — 5 furnace & heating-system guides

Heat Kit · 5 guides

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NewWinter Safety Kit — 5 winter safety guides

Winter Safety Kit · 5 guides

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Why People Trust These

Two things in every single guide.

Honest Cost Comparison

Know what you save before you start.

Every guide shows the DIY cost vs. the typical service-call price — no inflated "you saved $500!" math. Just the real numbers so you can decide.

When to Call a Pro

We'll tell you when to stop.

Some jobs aren't worth the risk. Every guide has a clear line on when the smart move is to call a licensed professional — because trust beats a botched fix.

How It Works

Find it. Follow it. Fix it.

1

Find it

Pick the exact repair you're facing — or grab the kit for the whole room.

2

Follow the labeled steps

Clear diagrams and plain-English steps walk you through it, tool by tool.

3

Fix it & save

Do the job yourself in minutes — and know exactly when to call a pro instead.