Home Repair Skills

Build this light, but strong bench in about 4 hours. Use it as a table and as scaffolding as well as for sitting.

Diagnose a bad resin bed problem and replace the resin bed in your water softener. Do it yourself and avoid the expensive service call.

If you're planning a project that requires lots of postholes, a power auger will speed up the process. But if you think it'll make digging holes a picnic, think again. Here you'll learn the ins and outs of using a rented power auger.

Create a polished concrete table with a solid wood base, with inlays of glass, leaves, tile or other materials. This project is simple enough for even beginning woodworkers to tackle.

Fix drywall nail and screw pops in four simple steps, using drywall screws and drywall compound.

Double the usefulness of your router with a router table. Smooth edges, cut long moldings and mold small projects easier and more safely by using the table. We show you how.

Replace any switch in the house with an X10 switch and you can remotely control electric devices in a detached garage—or anywhere else in the house.

Improve the appearance of your recessed lights by simply changing the trim. The task is simple and takes only minutes—no tools needed!

Fix your gas range burners and oven with these simple solutions that solve most problems. Most fixes are easy to diagnose and complete without calling for pro service.

Electrical switches and outlets that move around because the box is too recessed can be a safety problem. Outlet shims offer a quick and inexpensive solution.