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Home repair, one job at a time

Find the fix.
Find your pro.

A dripping tap. A door that sticks. A job that needs a tradesperson. Start with what you’re seeing and take the next step.

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On the jobDoor hardware

Find a repair guide

Browse repair guides

Find a contractor by area

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150 guides with real photosTools and partsWhen to call a proBrowse the library

The repair library

What’s giving you trouble?

Start with the symptom. Check the likely cause, gather the right tools, and see how to tell whether the fix worked.

Doors & windows

Cold air around a window

Check where the draft is coming from before you seal anything.

Walls & finishes

A hole in the drywall

Choose a patch that fits the damage and finish it flush.

For contractors

Good work starts with a clear job.

Homeowners can look up a repair, find the right trade, and email a clear job request with photos.

  1. 01 Describe the job and where it is.
  2. 02 Add photos and optional measurements.
  3. 03 Review and send the estimate request from your email app.
Look up your business Apply as a preferred contractorJoin contractor early accessSend a listing correction

Coverage varies by trade and area. Where available, a listing links to its public licence record.

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Include measurements when they help explain the job.

Room Planner

Measure before you shop.

Draw a floor plan from your room dimensions and work out how much flooring or paint to buy. Add a price to see a materials subtotal.

Prepare a job request Measure a room
DwellDIY Room Planner with an example floor plan and material estimate
Room Planner · Sample flooring project

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Keep it handy for the next job.

Install DwellDIY or try the beta. Download individual guides when you need them.

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On iPhone, open DwellDIY in Safari, tap Share, then Add to Home Screen. On Android, open DwellDIY in Chrome and choose Add to home screen from the menu.