Photo gallery
The Fix Wall: find your fix by picture
Every repair on GrabTheHammer, one photo each. Not sure what the part is called? Scroll until something looks like your problem, tap the photo to see it big, then jump straight to the fix.
Find and fix a leak under the sink
Find your main water shutoff
Fix a running toilet
Fix low water pressure at one faucet
Kitchen faucet sprayer not working
Low water pressure in the whole house
No hot water? Start here
Outdoor faucet leaking
Pipes banging when the water shuts off
Sewer smell in the house
Stop a dripping faucet
Sump pump not turning on
Thaw a frozen pipe safely
Toilet gurgling? Find the cause
Toilet tank not filling
Unclog a sink without chemicals
Unclog a toilet (without the overflow)
Water heater leaking? What to do
Water heater making noise
Why your hot water runs out so fast
Clean clogged dishwasher spray arms
Clean your dryer vent
Clean your refrigerator coils
Dishwasher leaking water
Dishwasher not cleaning dishes
Dishwasher not draining
Dishwasher not drying dishes
Dishwasher smells
Dishwasher won't start
Dryer making loud noise
Dryer not heating
Dryer won't start
Electric stove burner not working
Fix a leaking garbage disposal
Frost buildup in freezer
Garbage disposal smells
Gas stove burner won't light
Get rid of a smelly washing machine
Ice maker not making ice
Microwave not heating
Oven not heating
Range hood fan not working
Refrigerator leaking water
Refrigerator making noise
Refrigerator not cooling
Refrigerator water dispenser not working
Stop a washing machine from shaking or walking
Unjam a garbage disposal
Washer not filling with water
Washing machine leaking
Washing machine won't drain
Washing machine won't spin
Washing machine won't start
Bathroom sink stopper not working
Bathtub stopper not working
Clean dirty grout without harsh chemicals
Fix a loose towel bar
Fix a loose, wobbly toilet seat
Fix a noisy or weak bathroom exhaust fan
Fix a toilet that won't flush all the way
Fix a wobbly toilet
Fix low shower water pressure
How to regrout tile
Loose toilet handle
Mold or mildew on the bathroom ceiling
Recaulk a tub or shower
Replace a cracked floor tile
Replace a shower head or fix a leaking one
Shower diverter not working
Shower faucet dripping
Stop a toilet tank from sweating
Toilet leaking at the base
Unclog a shower drain
Unclog a slow bathtub drain
AC not cooling? Check these first
Bleed a radiator
Burning smell when the heat comes on
Change your HVAC air filter
Clean your AC condenser coils
Electric baseboard heater not working
Furnace blowing cold air
Furnace making noise
Furnace turns on and off too often
Furnace won't turn on
Heat pump blowing cold air
Ice on the AC lines or coil
One room too hot or too cold
Reset an electric water heater
Thermostat not working or blank
Water leaking from the AC: clear a clogged condensate drain
Carbon monoxide alarm beeping? What it means
Ceiling fan light not working
Ceiling fan not working
Circuit breaker keeps tripping
Doorbell not working
Fix a wobbly ceiling fan
GFCI won't reset
Light bulbs burning out quickly
Outdoor motion light not working
Outdoor outlet not working
Recessed light turns off by itself
Replace a light fixture
Replace a light switch safely
Replace an electrical outlet
Reset a tripped outlet or breaker
Smoke alarm going off for no reason
Stop a smoke alarm from chirping
Why are my lights flickering?
Drywall tape peeling or bubbling
Fill nail holes in trim before painting
Fix a crack in drywall
Fix a dented drywall corner
Fix nail pops in drywall
Fix peeling paint on a wall or ceiling
Fix peeling wallpaper seams
Get rid of a musty basement smell
Hang heavy pictures and mirrors safely
Hang something on a plaster wall without cracking it
How to find a wall stud (with or without a stud finder)
Patch a hole in a plaster wall
Patch a hole in drywall
Touch up wall paint so it doesn't show
Water stain on the ceiling
Condensation on the inside of windows
Door swings open or closed on its own
Fix a door that sticks or won't latch
Fix a hole in a hollow door
Fix a squeaky door hinge
Fix a sticking deadbolt or door lock
Fix a window that sticks or won't open
Fix stripped door hinge screws
Garage door opener not responding
Garage door won't close? Check the safety sensors
Loose door knob
Pocket door off track
Repair a torn window screen
Replace a broken window pane
Sliding door hard to open
Stop drafts around windows
Storm door won't close
Take a door off its hinges
Weatherstrip an exterior door
Window won't stay open
Clean gutters and downspouts safely
Fill cracks in an asphalt driveway
Fix a loose fence board or sagging gate
Fix a wobbly deck railing
Gutter leaking at the seams
Gutter pulling away from the house
How to prevent ice dams
Noisy garage door
Patch a crack in a concrete step or walkway
Reattach loose vinyl siding
Replace a broken fence picket
Replace a cracked or loose deck board
Replace a damaged roof shingle
Replace a garage door bottom seal
Water pooling at the foundation
Winterize an outdoor faucet
Drawer won't close all the way
Fix a crooked or sagging cabinet door
Fix a loose cabinet knob or handle
Fix a sagging closet shelf
Fix a split door jamb
Fix a sticking wooden drawer
Fix a wobbly table
Fix a wobbly wooden chair
Fix squeaky stairs
How to toenail a board
How to use a hammer (without bending nails)
Pull a stubborn or headless nail
Reattach loose baseboard trim
Remove trim or baseboard without damaging the wall
Repair a rotted window sill
Repair a sagging drawer bottom
Tighten a loose stair railing
Carpet ripples and wrinkles
Close gaps in a laminate or vinyl plank floor
Fill gaps between hardwood floorboards
Fix a laminate floor that's peaking or buckling
Fix a loose floor transition strip
Fix a loose or raised hardwood floorboard
Fix a peeling vinyl floor tile
Fix a squeaky floor
Fix carpet coming up at the edge
Fix scratches in a hardwood floor
Hardwood floor cupping
Install quarter round or shoe molding
Patch a hole or burn in carpet
Checklists and planning
14 photos
Basic home repair toolkit: tools every home should have
Before you call a pro
Easy home repairs for beginners: good first fixes
Fall home maintenance checklist
Fix it or call a pro?
How often should you change your air filter?
New homeowner checklist: what to do the first year
Renter-friendly home repairs you can do yourself
Repair or replace?
Seasonal home maintenance checklist
Spring home maintenance checklist
Summer home maintenance checklist
What's that noise? Common house sounds and what they mean
Winter home maintenance checklist
No photos match that. Try another word, or search all the guides.