DIY or call a pro?
The decision quiz helps you think through the job before you reach for a tool. Some fixes are yours. Others belong to your landlord or a qualified professional.
Renting? Check your lease and get permission first.
First place. Fresh start.
Make yourself
at handy.
Nobody taught you how to fix a running toilet? Same. Fixwise turns everyday home problems into small, doable steps—with a clear heads-up when it’s time to call a pro.
For first-time renters, new owners, and the proudly clueless.
Little fixes. Big confidence.
Your home doesn’t come with a manual. Now it can.
The Fixwise ground rules
Plain English, no judgment One problem at a time Safety before shortcuts
A little know-how goes a long way
From “uh-oh”
to “I’ve got this.”
Start with a quick video. Get the full walkthrough. Know your limits. That’s the house rule.
01 / Watch, then workA quick lesson.
A quick lesson.
A proper walkthrough.
One-minute videos make the problem click. Step-by-step repair guides help you slow down, gather supplies, and follow through.
The toilet won’t stop running
Guide topic- 01 Understand what’s happening
- 02 Check what you’ll need
- 03 Follow the fix, step by step
Also on the list: tripped breakers and tired tub caulk.
A checklist for every room.
Printable room-by-room checklists keep the little tasks from becoming big surprises. Stick one on the fridge, take it on a walkthrough, or keep it with your toolbox.
KitchenBathroomLiving spaces
Guidance, not emergency help. For gas smells, exposed wiring, or urgent leaks, stop and contact the appropriate professional or emergency service.
Keep the know-how handy
Your home’s new companion.
The Fixwise plan: a $9/month app with repair guides, the DIY-or-pro quiz, and printable room checklists. Available plans and checkout details are shown below.
You don’t need to be a handy person
Just a person
willing to learn.
Let’s make your first place feel a little less intimidating. Start with one problem, one guide, one small win.