Toolbox - Home Repair Problem? Let's Figure It Out Together.

Home repair problem?

Record a video, tell us what you see, and get an AI diagnosis.

Then get a step-by-step DIY guide, or a vetted local pro when it's safer to hand off.

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A homeowner filming and narrating a leak under the sink with the Toolbox app
How it works

Record what's happening. We'll figure out the rest.

Three steps, about a minute. No forms, no scrolling through generic tutorials.

Film and narrate the problem
01REC · 00:38

Film and narrate

Show the leak, the noise, the wire — and talk through what you're seeing.

DIAGNOSIS
Low risk

Bathroom sink pipe leak

Likely cause: worn washer at the P-trap joint

SAFE TO DIYRISK SCALE
02ANALYZING · 00:04

Get an AI diagnosis

What we found, why it matters, and what to do next — all in seconds.

TWO PATHS
Do it yourself
$25–50
~30 MIN · STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
OR
Hire a pro
$175–250
SAME-DAY · VETTED LOCAL
03READY · 2 PATHS

Fix it — or hand it off

If it's safe, follow an AI-assisted guide. If not, see vetted local pros — your call.

Safety-first routing

DIY if it's safe — or hand it off.

Every diagnosis is tagged green, amber, or red. You always know whether to pick up a wrench or pick up the phone.

DIY
Pro
Safe to DIY

Low risk

We provide a step-by-step guide, the list of tools needed, and a time estimate.

DIY with caution

Doable, but experience helps

We flag where it can go wrong and what to check before you start.

Call a pro

Leave this one to a professional

We flag the risk — gas, structural, high-voltage — and match you with a vetted local pro.

Asked from Step 2 · DIY GuideLIVE
How tight should the slip nut be?
Hand-tight, then about a quarter turn with pliers. Don't overdo it — overtightening cracks the plastic threads.
Always on

AI chat on the diagnosis — and every step.

Doesn't seem right? Get a second opinion that adjusts in real time as you add detail.

  • Refine the diagnosis with follow-up details
  • "Ask about this step" on any DIY guide
  • Tap any highlighted term for a plain-language definition
DIAGNOSIS
Low risk
Bathroom sink pipe leak
Worn washer at the P-trap joint
Sent to your pro
AMG Plumbing
5.0 · 17 reviews
Who quotes the fix
ACCURATE ESTIMATE
$120–160
Same-day · replace P-trap washer · no wasted trips
DIAGNOSIS → PRO → QUOTE
The right pro

Matched pros, not random ones.

Toolbox matches you to a pro who fits your exact problem, and sends your diagnosis ahead so they arrive briefed.

  • Matched on your diagnosis, not a generic category
  • Your diagnosis attached automatically, no re-explaining
  • Accurate estimates, fewer wasted trips

Just need a pro? Skip the diagnosis and hire one right through Toolbox, at no extra cost. Pros provided in partnership with Thumbtack.

What Toolbox covers

From dripping taps to flickering lights.

Plumbing

Leaks · P-traps · Running toilets

Electrical

Outlets · Flickering · Breakers

Appliances

Dishwashers · Dryers · Fridges

Heating & cooling

HVAC · Thermostats · Vents

Structural

Roof · Siding · Foundations

Real repairs from real users

I was able to easily fix the water level of my toilet in less than 5 minutes by just taking a video and following the instructions.

gdvnhgfApp Store review

Actually pretty slick. Saved me from going down the YouTube rabbit hole with my dishwasher issue. Super easy to use and the advice was spot on.

bornryanApp Store review

This was perfect and much better than searching through links and getting bounced around. Will definitely keep using this.

SafetythirstApp Store review
Pricing
Toolbox is free.

Diagnose as many repairs as you want — no subscription, no credit card.

Stop guessing. Start fixing.

Diagnose your next home repair in seconds. Free to use — no subscription, no credit card.

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