Odd jobs around the house
Shelves out of the wall, doors that stick, dripping taps and handles that will not stay tight — the small jobs that never quite get done, and what actually fixes them.
Shelf Pulled Out Of The Wall
CautionA shelf has come away from the wall, or is sagging with the fixings visibly pulling out of the plaster.
Internal Door Sticking Or Rubbing
Low riskA door catches on the frame or the carpet, has to be shoved to close, or drags open on its own.
Dripping Tap
Low riskA tap keeps dripping after it is turned off, or drips faster the tighter you turn it.
Stiff Lock Or Key Hard To Turn
CautionThe key needs wiggling, jiggling or real force to turn, and the lock is getting worse rather than better.
Loose Door Handle Or Latch Not Catching
Low riskA handle wobbles, droops, or turns without pulling the latch back so the door will not open or will not stay shut.
TV Bracket Or Mirror Coming Away From The Wall
High riskA wall-mounted television or a heavy mirror has tilted, moved, or opened a gap behind its bracket.
Curtain Pole Or Blind Pulling Out Of The Wall
CautionA curtain pole or blind bracket has come away above the window, taking a lump of plaster with it.
Loose Or Rocking Toilet Seat
Low riskThe seat slides sideways or rocks when you sit on it, and tightening it only holds for a week.
Sagging Garden Gate That Will Not Latch
CautionThe gate has dropped on the latch side, catches on the path, or has to be lifted before it will close.
Flat-Pack Furniture Wobbling Or Coming Apart
CautionA wardrobe, chest or bookcase rocks, leans, or has joints that keep working loose however often they are tightened.