Repairs
Interior repair guides for worn spots
Walls, trim, floors, and doors take daily wear. These guides help you understand the fix before you start.
- 01
Patching small wall dents and nail holes
Most small drywall damage is a cosmetic fix you can plan in an afternoon.
- Scrape loose paper and dust from the damaged spot.
- Fill with lightweight spackle, slightly overfilling.
- Sand flush once dry, then prime before painting.
- 02
Re-securing loose or gapped trim
Baseboards and casings shift as homes settle. Gaps are usually caulk and fastener work.
- Locate studs behind the trim before adding fasteners.
- Set finish nails and fill the holes with wood filler.
- Run paintable caulk along the top edge and repaint.
- 03
Spot repairing worn flooring
Scratches and single damaged planks can often be addressed without redoing a room.
- Identify the flooring type: solid wood, engineered, laminate, or vinyl.
- Use touch up markers or filler for surface scratches.
- Keep leftover planks labeled for future replacements.
- 04
Fixing sticky doors and tired hardware
Doors that rub or latch poorly often need tightened hinges, not replacement.
- Tighten hinge screws, using longer screws into the frame if needed.
- Check where the door rubs with a strip of paper.
- Lubricate hinges and latches with a dry lubricant.