DIY & Repairs

Drafty doors cost comfort every winter. Learn which weatherstripping suits which gap, how to measure, and how to install it so the door still closes.

A toilet that hisses or refills on its own is wasting water. A food-coloring test finds the culprit in ten minutes, and the usual fix, a new flapper, costs very little.

Doorknob dents, picture-hook holes and anchor scars are quick fixes. Here is how to patch small and medium drywall holes so they disappear under paint.