DIY & Home Maintenance

Simple steps to fix a leaking tap aerator or showerhead connection at home, from worn washers to mineral buildup and loose fittings.

A step-by-step guide to patching small to medium holes in plasterboard, plus when a hole is big enough to call a professional instead.

A national recall has been issued for Austral Herbs organic peppermint leaf over metal contamination. Check your pantry now.

Bunnings has recalled LightEASE Hexagonal LED lighting kits over a serious electric shock risk. Check whether your kit is affected.

Kmart has reissued a recall warning for the Marmo Table Lamp over an electric shock risk. Check the batch code on your lamp now.

The warning signs your gutters and downpipes need attention, and how to check them safely from the ground before storm season arrives.

Signs a warm light switch or power point is a genuine electrical fault, what to do safely straight away, and when to call a licensed electrician.

Not every plumbing problem needs a call-out fee. Here's how to work out what you can safely check and fix yourself, and when it's genuinely time to call a licensed plumber.

Learn the visible, audible and water-quality warning signs your hot water system needs a service call, and when to contact a licensed plumber.

How to safely reset a tripped safety switch at the switchboard, and the clear warning signs it's time to call a licensed electrician instead.