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Simple Fixes - DIY for everyone

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Common household materials for simple fixes

perfect toolkit contents

Household items to collect for your perfect toolkit

A few simple household items are all you need to tackle a whole range of home DIY projects and repairs.

The devilishly tricky safety seal

4 step safety seal removal technique

If you've ever struggled with the lift and peel type of seals, it might be because your technique is wrong. Here's the fix.

Stainless steel pan with bar code sticker - combined using Pixabay images

Quick fix - hard surface label removal

Removing price and product labels can be a sticky business. Here's how to tackle the chore.

Image showing the contents for a perfect toolkit for people without tools

perfect toolkit contents

The perfect toolkit for people without tools

Equipping your perfect home toolkit is easy and affordable. Here's what it should contain.

WD40 smaller size - perfect for simple fixes

What to do with WD-40

WD-40 is freaking awesome! Learn a few of its superpowers and uses.

Percussive maintenance

Percussive maintenance

The use of percussive maintenance, aka, smacking something with your hand or rubber mallet, can solve many annoying problems. Read this article to see how it can work for you.

Well organized tools - picture from Pixabay

Rules of the tools

Follow these simple rules and you will maximize your enjoyment of fixing things yourself - and avoid unpleasant experiences.

Exploded parts diagram example

Repair - the 4th leg of the chair

While repair isn't as easy these days due to the prevalence of electronics, it isn't impossible. With an exploded parts diagram and an interest in repair, you can extend the life on many household items.

The right balance for the residential waste stream

Reuse, repurpose, recycle

Reusing, recycling and repurposing is a great way to integrate conservation into your daily life. You live a greener life, lower your carbon footprint and keep valuable resources from wasting away in a landfill somewhere.

Fixing a hinge yourself. Image from Pixabay.

Getting Started Featured

Welcome to Simple Fixes

Experience the satisfaction that comes from doing things around the home yourself. No special skills or extensive tool kit is required.