Just Bought or Inherited a House? We'll Help You Fix It (Without Calling Your Dad).
You're not stupid, you just weren't taught. Start with one small fix, and learn when to call a pro. Greg does, Bethany explains: plain-English, step-by-step repairs for first-time homeowners.
Free · 1 page · Find your shutoffs before something breaks at 2am.
The six fixes every new homeowner hits first
Short videos with a printable checklist: tools, parts, cost, time, and the point at which you should stop and call someone.
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One page for the fridge:
- Where your water, power and gas shutoffs are, and how to use them
- The 12 tools that cover most repairs
- A seasonal maintenance checklist
- When to DIY and when to call a pro
Greg does. Bethany explains.
We're an engaged couple figuring out homeownership together. We learned home repair the hard way, through YouTube rabbit holes, wrong parts and a few "well, that didn't work" moments. First Home DIY is the guide we wish we'd had.
Greg Grieve
The hands-on half. Greg actually does the fix on camera, including the mistakes, so you can see what "normal" looks like.
Bethany Gee
The translator. Bethany turns contractor-speak into plain English and asks the questions you're too embarrassed to ask.
🛑 When to call a pro
Smell gas? Get out and call your utility. Also call a licensed pro for panel or service-entrance work, anything structural, major leaks behind walls, roof work, or anything that needs a permit where you live. Knowing when to stop is a skill too.