Not every home repair job requires calling the handyman. Here are 12 doable DIY home repairs you can take care of now to make a big difference all next year.

A basin wrench is a tool that allows you to tighten and loosen the nuts that hold a faucet to a sink, as well as the nuts ...

It's frustrating when something in your house breaks, especially when you consider DIY home repair options. The repairs may not need immediate attention, but eventually, you'll have to address them. A ...

Juan has been a home inspector for 10 years and runs a successful home inspection company in Richmond, VA. He loves inspecting homes, but his real passion is educating home owners and newer inspectors ...

When you’re faced with a leaky dishwasher or a broken cooktop control knob, finding and coordinating with a repair technician can feel time-consuming, and you might wonder if hiring a professional is ...

Kevin O’Connor, host of “This Old House,” joins TODAY to show some easy home projects that you can do yourself. He shares how to fix up your water drainage pipes and window screens, and the latest ...

Across the country, homeowners are quietly rewriting the rules of home maintenance, trading service calls for socket wrenches and smartphone tutorials. Instead of defaulting to contractors, more ...

In times of economic hardship, "do-it-yourself" is a tempting mantra for many homeowners with dripping faucets, running toilets, leaky windows or sticky locks. The savings can add up when you don't ...

When the home repair bills start to mount, many people suddenly become passionate about DIY home repairs—and there are certainly plenty of projects around the house that you can do yourself to save ...

Buying a home is part of the American dream. And while grilling outdoors with your family may sound idyllic, there’s a dark side to homeownership: paying for home repairs yourself. And if you didn’t ...

Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...