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I’m Mr Fixit, and I’m a big believer in taking projects on yourself without instantly turning to expensive and often unreliable professionals. I have set up this website in order to help you fix things around your home to save you time and money!

When something breaks, it is always tempting just to either chuck it away or get in a professional to fix it. Not only does this mean you are wasting objects that could have a new lease of life, but you are spending money you don’t need to and having to wait on a professional to make it to your home. I think when it’s possible, you should always fix it yourself!

You’ll find that my blogs are simple to follow and relatively non-committal. What I mean is, you aren’t going to start a project which can’t be given up and handed over to a professional – if you can’t quite get it done for whatever reason, it is not the end of the world.

However, I have every faith using my tips and tricks you will see your DIY through to the end!

What Can Be Fixed?

Anything can potentially be repaired. The question is, is it worth your time or effort. Although many tasks are unarguably best left to professionals, there are a number of common DIY projects which the average person often calls in an expensive tradesperson to fix despite being perfectly capable of sorting it themselves!

With the right guidance and a bit of commitment, you can take on a number of projects which will not only save you time and money but will also be incredibly rewarding and even fun (especially if you use a bit of the money saved to treat yourself or a loved one!).

This website will cover a whole range of things which I have dealt with in the past and know to be very manageable. Although you might falter or make some mistakes, you can rest assured that absolutely nothing will be entirely out of reach!

My goal is to mainly focus on common and problematic issues that crop up which can cause real disruption within your home. This is partly because these issues are most pressing, which means they are issues you should be keen to start working on immediately!

What Will Mr Fixit Blogs Contain?

I’m not going to discuss anything that is too out of reach for anyone, regardless of what experience you have in repairing things yourself. I will never leave you in a position where you are likely to do more harm than good, regardless of what project you take on.

For example, I won’t write a guide suggesting that you should climb up on your roof to retile the whole thing or crack open your boiler and start messing about with the pipes. Everything I discuss will be fairly untechnical tips and tricks!

Everything I discuss will be largely aesthetic and, when functional, never structural. Repairing a chair leg or mounting a shelf is within our wheelbase – removing structural beams within your home or tearing down a wall is not something I am going to cover.

It is also important to remember that some jobs just require a professional touch. For example, I have a blog on repairing a blocked drain, but if the issue runs deeper than merely using a plunger to unblock a pipe, then it is probably necessary you get in touch with a company with the right equipment. [LINK] Clark Drainage has a fantastic blog on how professional tools are required for some jobs.

I understand that not everyone has a vast collection of tools. There is also nothing more frustrating than getting halfway through a job and realising that you are missing a tool that you need. This is especially true when it turns out you need a piece of equipment that breaks the bank.

That is why I will also always include a full list of tools that you will need so that you can check off what you have before you get started and take a trip to a DIY shop if necessary! In addition, none of the tools or apparatus required will be particularly expensive.

Simple and Manageable Stages

Anyone can give repairing things a go. The trick is not to get overwhelmed by a project. Do not start worrying about the final stages when you haven’t even started the process at all. If you take one step at a time, your chance of success becomes much more likely.

For example, putting up a shelf can be quite a complicated subject when looked at as a whole. However, none of the individual stages are particularly tough. If you want to do a good job, just focus on one element of the repair at a time!

By taking it on within small stages without biting off more than you can chew, it is only a matter of time before you reach the finish line. Always think one step ahead, but remember, stage 5 is not your immediate concern when you are just starting the project.

This is my philosophy. Whatever problem you are trying to fix, make sure you remember that you will never be thrown in at the deep-end.

Good Luck!

Fixing things for yourself not only saves you time and money but can be a gratifying experience. I hope my guides can be of some use, and I wish you all the best when you decide to get started!

Remember that a little patience is vital when it comes to attempting things that are not within your traditional skill base or expertise, and often taking a step back and coming back to it later will allow you to look at the situation with a fresh perspective. This can make the world of difference.