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

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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