Make Yourself At Home – Home Maintenance Guide

The homeowners and experts with Habitat for Humanity have assembled this collection of more than 150 DIY tips to care for your home inside and out—and on a budget!

Click to download the PDF of this guide

Inside Your House:

• Appliances
• Electrical
• HVAC
• Plumbing
• Water heaters

Taking Care of Your House:

• Basic maintenance
• Budget
• Home security
• Pest control
• Safety
• Vacation prepWater damage prevention

Making a House a Home:

• Cleaning tips
  … for kitchen & bathroom
  … for carpet & floors
  … for laundry
• Decor
• DIY tips
• Organization
• Painting

Yard & Garden:

• Home exterior maintenance
• Gardening
• Snow removal
• Weatherproofing
• Yardwork

Going Green at Home:

• Energy efficiency
• Saving water

For more DIY projects, ideas and news, read the Habitat ReStore Blog:
habitat.org/restores/blog