As a homeowner, you wear many different hats – homeowner, home operator, maintenance crew, cleaning coordinator, decorator, manager of accounts payable – just to name a few. You may step into the role of homeowner without experience in all of those areas, but that’s okay, there are lots of resources to help you out.
To get started, we’ve put together a list of great HGTV guides to walk you through some common tasks homeowners may find on their to do lists.
Continue reading to find quick step-by-step guides to help you:
- Remove a stripped screw
- Hang a door
- Caulk a shower
- Install shiplap
- Remove a dishwasher
- Install crown moulding
- Replace a toilet seat
But before you get started, here’s a list of items you may not think to include in your toolbox. Gather these non-tools before you begin your task because you never know what you might need.
- Rubber bands
- Resealable plastic bags
- Baby oil
- Magnet
- String
- Toothbrush
- Fork
- Toothpicks
- Empty water bottle
- Compact mirror
Read more to find out how these items will come in handy.
Helpful DIY Guides for Homeowners
How to Remove a Stripped Screw
- Use a manual screwdriver instead of a drill
- Try a flathead screwdriver
- Give it a few taps with a hammer
- Pull it out with locking pliers
- Use a rubber band for grip
- Increase traction with cleaning supplies
- Try an impact screwdriver
- Reverse drill
- Stripped screw removal tool
Read the full guide for a list of tools and materials needed and step-by-step instructions with visuals.
How To Hang A Door In An Existing Jamb
- Remove lock and knob set
- Remove hinge pins
- Remove door from hinge knuckles
- Trim door to correct size
- Make sure it’s flush
- Trace the door
- Cut the new door to size
- Use hand plane tool if necessary
- Transfer hinge mortise
- Score outter edges
- Make perdendicular cutlines
- Mortise and repeat
- Drill door holes
- Install accessories
- Hang the door
Read the full guide for a list of tools and materials needed and step-by-step instructions with visuals.
How to Caulk A Shower
- Remove old caulk
- Clean area thoroughly
- Recaulk seams
- Clean up edges
Read the full guide for a list of tools and materials needed and step-by-step instructions with visuals.
How to Install Shiplap
- Measure the area
- Paint the plywood
- Cut shiplap strips
- Cut boards to length
- Install boards to the wall
- Cut around obstacles
- Touch up and finish
- Replace outlet covers
Read the full guide for a list of tools and materials needed and step-by-step instructions with visuals.
How To Remove A Dishwasher
- Disconnect the power
- Disconnect the water supply
- Remove the water supply
- Disconnect the drain line
- Detatch from the countertop
- Remove the panel
- Disconnect the water supply from the dishwasher
- Loosen the front legs
- Loosen the back legs
- Disconnect the power
- Remove the dishwasher
Read the full guide for a list of tools materials needed and step-by-step instructions with pictures and videos.
How To Install Crown Moulding
- Measure and mark
- Cut the moulding
- Nail in place
- Caulk
Read the full guide for a list of tools materials needed and step-by-step instructions with visuals.
How To Remove or Replace A Toilet Seat
- Open the bolt housing
- Remove the bolts
- Use a basin wrench for tight screws
- Remove toilet seat
- Attach the new seat
Read the full guide for a list of tools materials needed and step-by-step instructions with visuals.
