General

Fix broken furniture

Assemble furniture, toys, etc.

Clean dryer vents

Shim/plane doors

Hang pictures, shelves, etc.

Install replace doorknobs / lever knobs

Mount TVs

Clean & repair gutters

Repair screens

Minor drywall repair

Replace rotting wood

Install insulation

Fix broken windows

Sewing repairs: clothing, pillows, curtains

Rearrange furniture

Clear out a room/garage, etc.

Clean-up gardens

Heating

Change furnace filters

Install circulating pumps

Install de-icing cables

Install window weatherproofing

Install programmable thermostats

Electrical

Repair plugs

Fix lighting fixtures

Smoke alarm batteries

Repair/replace cords

Minor electrical repairs

Install lighting, dimmers, etc.

Change hard-to-reach lights

Install smart home technology

Install smoke detectors

Install/configure new appliances

Plumbing

Repair drippy faucets

Clear blocked sink drains

Replace sump pumps

Minor plumbing repairs

Repair and install toilets

Install faucets / showerheads

Aging-in-Place & Accessibility

Install grab bars

Install non-slip pads under area rugs

Install non-structural handicapped ramps

Reposition appliances, plates, etc. for easier use

Consolidate essential living needs to first floor

Smooth exterior concrete walkways & steps, fill holes, etc.

Install lever door knobs

Install raised/elongated toilets

Install bath transition benches, shower chairs, etc.

Install brighter lighting

Install Lifeline or other PERS systems

Install handheld shower head

First-Time Homeowners

Tools advice
What to get, how to use them, how to care for them, and where to store them.

Home-care advice
What tasks need to be on the yearly to-do list? Build your confidence in knowing what your home needs.

Project advice
Do you really need to call in an expert, or can you tackle it yourself? Learn strategies for assessing the nature of your project.