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It’s not always easy to know which home repairs you can quickly do on your own with no experience. However, do-it-yourself projects can be a great way to save money, and they also allow you to learn more about how things work in your home.

So, here is a list of common DIY home repair projects that are surprisingly simple for anyone who wants to take the time and effort.

Repaint Job

Before starting any home repair job, it is essential to identify if you need additional help from a professional to do the project correctly. But you can paint your house yourself. And you should know that some jobs like sanding down the walls before painting and using a roller or paintbrush.

A crucial part of repainting a house is to sand down the walls before applying paint correctly. It will help if you start by removing any baseboard or casing around doors and windows, which will expose more of your wall for proper sanding.

Fix Your AC

You can quickly fix your air conditioning unit by replacing the motor. The first step is to remove the front grill of the AC and inspect it for damage, like dents or cracks in any part of it. If there are damages that you cannot live with, then replace all components, including fan blades, coil fins, and compressor oil caps.

Once you have everything replaced, check to see if it still does not work. If that is the case, make sure all wires are correctly connected and tighten them down with electrical wire nuts. Depending on what’s broken in your AC unit, you can also purchase a new compressor or thermal cut-off switch. It should be easy for most people to complete this repair in less than two hours.

You can also clean the air filter by vacuuming it with a hose or using compressed air to get all the dust and debris out. If you have pets, then be sure to change your filters every three months as they will clog up quickly if not changed regularly due to pet hair. Then, fix your AC in less than two hours with no experience. But if all these seems like a hassle, consider hiring a 24 Hour AC Repair company.

Leaking Pipes

Leaks can cause a lot of damage to your home;therefore, they must be repaired immediately. However, if you have the right tools and know-how, it is possible to fix leaks in pipes without hiring a plumber (which could cost hundreds or thousands).

The first step when repairing any pipe leak is turning off all water flow to the pipe. This is done by turning off all water to your home at the main shut-off valve. At this point, you should then go outside and turn on a faucet so that any remaining pressure in the pipes will drain out of them. This will allow you to begin working on the pipe.

Once you have removed the cap from your leaking pipe, some debris may be at the bottom, which could cause further problems later on if not taken care of now. Using a wire brush or sandpaper, clean out the inside of your pipe so that it is smooth.

You can DIY home repairs with no experience by following the steps in this article. However, some projects require more attention than others, and you may want to consider hiring a professional instead. You might also want to avoid some DIY disasters that you may encounter for a smooth sail.