You don’t have to break the bank for home repairs! Here are five budget-friendly fixes you can tackle yourself:

Fixing a Leaky Faucet

• Tools Needed: Wrench, screwdriver, replacement washers or O-rings.
• Steps: Turn off the water supply, disassemble the faucet, replace the worn-out washer or O-ring, and reassemble.
• Cost: $5-20 for washers or O-rings.

Unclogging Drains

• Tools Needed: Plunger, drain snake, or a mixture of baking soda and vinegar.
• Steps: Use a plunger for minor clogs. For tougher clogs, use a drain snake. For a natural solution, pour baking soda followed by vinegar into the drain, wait 15 minutes, then flush with hot water.
• Cost: $5-25 for tools or materials.

Patching Small Holes in Walls

• Tools Needed: Putty knife, spackle or joint compound, sandpaper, paint.
• Steps: Apply spackle to the hole with a putty knife, let it dry, sand it smooth, and paint over the patch.
• Cost: $10-30 for materials.

Fixing a Running Toilet

• Tools Needed: Replacement flapper, pliers.
• Steps: Turn off the water supply, remove the old flapper, and replace it with a new one.
• Cost: $5-15 for a replacement flapper.

Repairing Loose Tiles

• Tools Needed: Adhesive, grout, sponge, putty knife.
• Steps: Lift the loose tile, apply adhesive to the back, press it in place, let it set, then apply grout around the edges and clean off excess.
• Cost: $10-20 for adhesive and grout.

These simple repairs can save you money and keep your home in good condition.