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6 Simple DIY Repairs

by Barry Bates 05/08/2024

Knowing how to do some home repairs can help you save money and time. Instead of having to wait for professional repairs to be done, you can tackle these on your own. While it's best to leave major repairs to professionals, consider trying the following simple DIY repairs.

Torn Screens

When your window screens have tears or rips, bugs can get in; so, it's important to repair these as soon as you can. For smaller tears, put a coat of clear nail polish on the area. The nail polish helps hold the mesh together without affecting the screen's appearance.

Bigger tears can be fixed with some repair tape made specifically for window screens or repair patches. In some cases, your window screens might have major rips or tears that can't be patched or fixed. You'll need to remove these screens and replace them with new ones.

Creaky Doors

Doors in your home can creak if the hinges need lubrication. If you have creaky doors, silicone spray on the hinges can help eliminate this noise. Using this spray also helps ensure that your doors open and close smoothly.

Locks Sticking

Having locks that stick can make it hard for you to get in and out of your home. Instead of risking being locked out or in, use some powdered graphite on the keyhole and latch. Powdered graphite can help loosen up these locks without attracting debris and dirt as WD-40 and similar products do.

Fill Holes

If you have small holes in your walls from hanging shelves, pictures and other items, they can look unsightly when these items are removed. Whether you're redecorating or preparing to paint, you should fill in these holes. To do this, apply premixed spackling paste to the holes with a putty knife. Go over these areas with a sanding sponge to smooth them out.

Weatherstripping Doors

Your doors shouldn't have any gaps around the edges when they're closed. If they do, this means air is leaking out of your home. Apply self-adhesive rubber foam weatherstripping around doors that lead outside to prevent air leaks.

Broken Tile

If you have a broken floor tile in your home, you can replace it with a new one. Scrape the old grout from around the tile, which should make it easier to remove. Place polyurethane glue on the back of the new tile, and place painter's tape around it until the glue fully dries.

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Barry Bates

I am an experienced Real Estate Professional who has anchored rich relationships within the Greater Cincinnati and Suburban Area Regions. I analyze the market multiple times throughout the day in order to optimize the search criteria of my clients. The knowledge and experience I have attained over the years has led to thousands of lives to being positively impacted through purchasing and selling real estate. My dynamic commitment to the success of others has allowed me to help many individuals and families realize their dreams. Wouldn't you want to be Real Satisfied with the service you receive?

Collaborating with Coldwell Banker West Shell, we possess the technology and other remarkable industry-leading resources to help you connect with the best possible property for you. We have your best interest as our TOP PRIORITY!

My extensive history in Management within Butler, Warren, and Hamilton counties empowers you, my client, to benefit from the richness of the diverse markets and resources that are an integral part of the real estate relationship.

I desire to be in sync with your goals. YOU are my focus. YOU are my business.