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Drains, toilets and shelves. Common household fixes you can do with basic tools.

A rubber cup plunger with a wooden handle.

How to unclog a sink drain without harsh chemicals

Clear a slow or blocked sink with hot water, a plunger, a snake and the P-trap.

Beginner · About 45 minutes

A standard white flush toilet in a bathroom.

How to fix a running toilet

Find and fix the flapper, float or fill valve that keeps your toilet running.

Beginner · About an hour

A wooden shelf held to a wall by two wooden brackets.

How to hang a heavy shelf safely

Find the studs, match the right anchor to your wall, and load it without a collapse.

Intermediate · About an hour