A second benefit that can pay off in spades is having the knowledge to fix it yourself! Sure, it may take longer the first time, but if it happens again (or to a neighbor), you will know what to do. Here are ten fix-it videos anyone living under a roof needs to watch. Got a clogged toilet? Don’t just go in blind with a plunger. Know what you are doing first. This is for toilets with a different problem: if they are overflowing, watch and take notes. If you have a water heater with a pilot light, there may come a day when it goes out. Don’t settle on cold showers. This past winter was among the coldest on record. If you had a frozen pipe burst open, you will appreciate this video. Two words: kitchen fire. Yellow suits not necessary. Accidents happen. If a window gets broken, watch this video to learn how to replace it yourself. The video above isn’t specific to homeowners or renters — it’s essential for anyone who has a car (or a friend with one) during those unfortunate dead-battery moments. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7e2bIfP8Us Unwanted faucet dripping isn’t just annoying, it can run up your water bill if it gets too bad. Water and carpets make a bad combination due to mold. You don’t want any fungi growing if you have a minor leak that soaks your floor. This last one is also a car-related fix-it video that you hopefully will not need anytime soon. But if you do have a flat tire, won’t you be glad you watched it? Get more awesome videos here. 15 Emergency Maintenance Jobs You Can Learn With Online Videos | MakeUseOf Featured photo credit: State Farm via flickr.com
