Home Projects

Put on gloves, Place bucket under drain, Remove drain cover, Insert drain snake into pipe, Rotate and push snake to clear clog, Retract snake slowly, Wipe snake clean, Test drain flow with water, Repeat if necessary, Clean and store tools

Inspect for drafts around windows and doors, Check baseboards and wall penetrations, Clean surfaces to be sealed, Apply caulk to gaps and cracks, Install weatherstripping on doors and windows, Use spray foam for larger gaps, Insert backer rod in wide cracks before caulking, Smooth caulk with putty knife or finger,

Inspect the latch and strike plate, Tighten hinge screws, Check door alignment, Adjust the strike plate, Mark new strike plate position, Drill new pilot holes, Install strike plate, Test the latch, Fill old screw holes if needed, Sand and touch up area

Remove old caulk, Clean the area, Dry the surface completely, Apply painter’s tape, Cut caulk tube tip, Load caulk into gun, Apply new caulk, Smooth the bead, Remove tape, Clean excess caulk, Let caulk cure

Cut around the hole, Prepare a drywall patch, Attach the patch, Apply drywall tape, Spread joint compound, Let compound dry, Sand the area smooth, Apply second coat of compound, Let dry and sand again, Prime the patched area, Paint to match wall

Turn off power to the disposal, Check for jammed objects inside, Use Allen wrench to manually turn disposal, Press the reset button, Restore power and test disposal

Turn off water supply, Plug the drain, Remove faucet handle, Inspect and remove cartridge or valve, Replace O-rings or seals, Apply plumber’s grease, Reinstall cartridge or valve, Reattach faucet handle, Turn on water supply, Test for leaks

Remove the drain cover, Inspect the drain for visible clogs, Use a plunger on the drain, Insert a drain snake to remove blockage, Pour baking soda into the drain, Add vinegar to activate the reaction, Wait 15 minutes, Flush with boiling water, Test the drain flow, Clean and replace the

Remove toilet tank lid, Check flapper for damage, Inspect chain connection, Adjust or replace chain, Test flush lever, Shut off water supply, Flush to empty tank, Replace flapper if needed, Inspect fill valve, Replace fill valve if faulty, Turn water supply back on, Test flush function