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28 short household and car jobs, with the tools you need, simple steps and a clear line on when to call a pro.

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2 matches for “running toilet”

Stop a running toilet

15–30 minutes · Easy

Replace a toilet flapper

15–20 minutes · Easy

Kinds of jobs

Plumbing6 Kitchen6 Bathroom2 Laundry1 Power and outlets2 Heating and air2 Safety1 Internet and TV1 Car3 Around the house4

Plumbing

Unclog a drain

20–40 minutes · Easy

Stop a running toilet

15–30 minutes · Easy

Unclog a toilet

10–20 minutes · Easy

Stop a dripping faucet

15–25 minutes · Easy

Replace a toilet flapper

15–20 minutes · Easy

Unclog a shower or tub drain

15–30 minutes · Easy

Kitchen

Clear a jammed disposal

15–25 minutes · Careful

Clean a dishwasher filter

10–15 minutes · Easy

Clean a range hood filter

20–30 minutes · Easy

Clean refrigerator coils

20–30 minutes · Easy

Descale a coffee maker

30–45 minutes · Easy

Defrost a freezer

2–4 hours · Easy

Bathroom

Re-caulk a bathtub

1–2 hours, plus a day to cure · Moderate

Replace a showerhead

15–20 minutes · Easy

Laundry

Clean a dryer lint screen and vent

20–40 minutes · Easy

Power and outlets

Reset a breaker

5–10 minutes · Careful

Reset a GFCI outlet

5 minutes · Easy

Heating and air

Replace a furnace filter

10 minutes · Easy

Bleed a hot-water radiator

10–20 minutes · Easy

Safety

Change smoke alarm batteries

10 minutes · Easy

Internet and TV

Restart your internet router

5–10 minutes · Easy

Car

Jump a car

10–20 minutes · Careful

Check and fill tire pressure

10–15 minutes · Easy

Replace windshield wiper blades

10–15 minutes · Easy

Around the house

Patch a small hole

About an hour of work, plus drying time · Easy

Quiet a squeaky hinge

10–15 minutes · Easy

Fix a door that sticks or rubs

15–30 minutes · Easy

Tighten a loose door knob

10 minutes · Easy

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