Hiring a professional every time there is a minor problem in your real estate property could cost you a lot. Instead of reaching for the phone the moment you realise that the light bulb in your kitchen needs to be changed, better learn to do some of the simpler things yourself. Whether it comes to the fixing of a broken pipe, the repairing of linoleum floor or the replacing of the damaged sprinkler head, it will be certainly beneficial if you learn to do it alone. This way you will be able to react on time in case of an emergency and also save a lot of money now and in the future.

Even the smallest problem with the pipes could cause serious damages in your home. The same applies to the electrical system and every other part of your real estate property. Such problems need immediate attention and you will be probably the person who will have to deal with them. In certain situations it won’t be impossible to wait for the handyman to arrive, so you will have to do what’s necessary. Since you manage to clean regularly and maintain the order in your property, there is no reason why you shouldn’t handle more complicated tasks as well.

• How to repair linoleum and vinyl flooring – This sounds like a very complicated task but builders from London can assure you that it is actually very simple. First you will have to purchase a special Vinyl Floor Repair Kit and then you can start by inspecting the damaged area. Using the utility knife, you can cut out any loose pieces of vinyl or linoleum. Then you will have to clean the area with a damp cloth, as well as smooth any edges with sandpaper. The next step is to mix the paint, which matches the colour of your floors and fill the whole area, as you try to stay in the lines. You can clean the unnecessary paint with the damp cloth. When the paint dries out, you can put a little filler powder and use the smoothing paddle to make it even. Then add a little of the floor bond and let the powder saturate. When the compound hardens, just apply acrylic finish.

• How to replace the broken head of the lawn sprinkler – First you have to scoop out the dirt around the broken sprinkler head and lay it on a plastic sheet. Then you can remove the broken head the moment you reach the water line. After that you can take a metal-cutting blade and slice the multiple-thread poly cutoff riser. When you are done just put the riser on the head and screw it onto the water line. The next thing you have to do is to flush the line by screwing a flushing tool first and then turning the water on. This way you will also remove all unnecessary dirt. The last step is to put the riser fitting into the irrigation tube and add the sprinkler head. You can then fill the hole around it with dirt.

• How to repair a leaky gutter – After years of usage it is possible to notice that there is a hole on your gutter. In order to take care of it, you can purchase a gutter sealant, which is not expensive and will help you cover all the holes. Keep in mind, though, that it is best to apply the product on the inner side of your gutter. In the specialised stores you will also find patch kits specially made for the covering of bigger holes on leaky gutters.

As you can see, it is not that hard to handle some handyman jobs yourself. All you need is a little practice and the proper tools, and you will be able to do anything. Don’t forget to clean your set of tools after every job!

Now get your self down to B&Q ASAP!