Quick diagnosis guides for the 30 most common home repairs. Find out if it's a $5 DIY fix or something that needs a pro — in under 2 minutes.
How to diagnose the problem in 5 minutes
What to try before calling a plumber
Quick diagnosis and fix guide
How to fix it in minutes
Here's what to check
Could be simple — or a bigger issue
How to tell if you can fix it
What to do right now
Is it safe to troubleshoot yourself?
Is it dangerous?
What it means and what's safe
When it's a bulb and when it's a hazard
How to diagnose a dead outlet
Stop and read this
What to do (and not do)
This is an emergency
Quick diagnosis checklist
What to check before calling for repair
Diagnosis guide
What's safe to check
What each sound means
Quick fix guide
Electric and gas diagnosis
What you can (and can't) fix
Record a quick video of the problem. Toolbox tells you what's wrong, if it's safe to DIY, and what parts you need.
