Take steps to repair a loose lever door handle instead of replacing it. It may be a small round or rectangle shaped hole or protruding pin. If there is a set screw, loosen and remove it with your screwdriver. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault Gently pull the lever handle away from the door while depressing the pin. Loosen the screws so that you could inspect the shank, thread, and tip for any defects....

They are commonly sold at home centers, hardware stores, and restaurant supply stores. Wood shims are not recommended because they can compress over time and are vulnerable to moisture damage. If a bolt is loose, tighten it slowly just until it is snug. The Spruce / Sarah Lee Check the other bolt to verify it is equally snug, then test the toilet for rocking. If it still rocks, proceed with shimming the base....

The Spruce / Meg MacDonald When a dooropens and closes smoothly, it’s what we expect to happen. Fortunately, there are plenty of easy ways to fix misaligneddoors. You won’t have to rebuild orrehang the door, either. The Spruce / Meg MacDonald Remove any hinge screws that keep turning when you turn them clockwise. This means that they are stripped in their holes. Replace each one with a 2-inch screw. The Spruce / Meg MacDonald...

Common ceiling fan problems can range from dirty fan blades to a bent or broken fan arm. Learn how to fix a noisy ceiling fan to stop the sounds and prevent future problems. Ceiling fan blades need to be properlybalancedto ensure that the fan can operate at high speeds without wobbling. The Spruce / Almar Creative If necessary, you might also use a cotton swab to get into narrow cracks and crevices....

But what do you do when the light doesn’t turn on when the door opens? We’ll give you some options and the information you’re gonna wanna solve the problem. Electricity to the socket is provided by the internal wiring in the refrigerator. The Spruce / Sarah Lee It’s similar to any other incandescent light bulb, though smaller in size and usually a smaller wattage. The lightbulb is operated by a small lever or push-button switch mounted in the door frame of the refrigerator....

What Causes Sagging Doors? Those extra layers of lodged paint or stain act like spacers to push the door out of alignment. Do not overtighten the screws, as this might strip out the wood. The Spruce / Kelsey Hansen This will only make the screws looser. Add New Hinge Screws Standard hinge screws are 1 inch long. Take these steps: Remove Paint From Under Hinge Look for lodged paint under the hinges....

Lee Wallender / The Spruce After enough time, a sagginggateon your property is inevitable. A sagginggatemakes your yard look tired and unattractive. Worse, a sagging gate will not close properlya hazard for children and pets. Lee Wallender / The Spruce The good thing is that saggingwood gatescan be fixed easily and inexpensively. You’ll first tighten up the hinges or replace them. Gate hinges are strong but sometimes they can bend, especially under extreme weight....

Pull it off using your hand or needle-nose pliers. Carefully remove the clip, and set it aside to reuse with the new cartridge. If the clip is corroded, you might useWD-40to help loosen it. The Spruce / Kevin Norris If you have trouble or the cartridge is corroded, apply WD-40. Either way, it’s best to call a plumber. This will make it easier to remove when it needs to be replaced again....

Some pans do not require mortar. Pans can be paired up withtiledwalls for more design possibilities. For homeowners, single-pieceshower pansare easier to clean than tiled shower floors. Justin Paget / Getty Images Yet for all of their advantages, shower pans do have a few downsides. Sometimes, severe flexing can stress the drain fittings and may cause a leak around theshower drain. In serious cases, a shower pan may even develop cracks in its floor surface....

You canfix a showerhead leakeasily by yourself without the assistanceor the costof a plumber. By hand, turn the showerhead counter-clockwise off the threaded end of the shower arm. Tip If the showerhead is hard to turn, use a damp washcloth to grip it. The Spruce / Kevin Norris Or you’re able to use channel-lock pliers. ensure that they are intact and not damaged or blocked with sediment. If the inside of the showerhead is dirty,clean your showerhead....

Sink stopper fixes are simple, require few or no materials, and use basic tools. Before You Begin Clear items from under the sink. Drape a thick towel over the edge of thebathroom vanity cabinetfor comfort when working under the sink. Grace Cary / Getty Images Turn off the hot and cold water supply lines in case they become dislodged during the repairs. Unscrew the Pop-Up Stopper Turn the top of the pop-up stopper counter-clockwise to unscrew and remove it....

Also, the pop-up or drain catch may collect a lot of hair and debris daily. This drainage issue happens naturally over time and is tough to avoid. The only solution is toclean the drainperiodically to keep it flowing. The Spruce / Sarah Lee There are several ways toaddress a drainage problem, as outlined here. Clean the Stopper Remove and clean the stopper. A pop-up drain stopper and the sloped shape of the sink are designed for optimal debris and build-up collection....

But that doesn’t mean you have to get rid of your favoritesweater. Doing so can cause the snagged thread to begin to unravel. Never pull on the sweater, either, hoping the extra thread will just disappear. The Spruce / Cristina Tudor Instead, correctly repair the snag as soon as possible so it doesn’t get worse. Leave the hook slightly open so it’s possible for you to capture the snagged yarn....