Episode 38 - Fix It Yourself: Essential Home Repairs
Update: 2025-07-31
Description
Last week Jenny and Kate spoke about renovation snag lists - but what if your builder doesn't come back? Small issues like hairline cracks in paint or needing to re-seal a bathtub are normal and totally doable yourself. This episode is all about how to do just that so you can tackle basic home maintenance with confidence (and a can of WD40).
Watch this episode on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@Rip-It-Up
Courses Mentioned
- DIY evening courses: https://www.adulteducationireland.ie/diy/
- Furniture re-upholstering course: https://www.oldchairs.ie/weekend-courses/
Basic DIY Tool Kit Recommendations
- WD40
- Magic erasers
- Flexible sanding sponges
- Lightweight poly filler
- Two-part filler (with hardener)
- Good quality paintbrush
- Painter’s tool (multi-purpose scraper)
- Silicone gun
- Screwdrivers (manual preferred over electric for small jobs)
- Stud finder with live wire detection
- Caulk gun (good quality)
- Staple gun
- Spirit or laser level
Follow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
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