About Fix It Notes

What is this site?

Fix It Notes is a free library of plain-English DIY home repair guides, part of the samcbarth.com network run by Sam Barth. Each guide answers one common problem, lists the tools and materials, walks through the steps in order, and says plainly when a job belongs to a licensed professional.

How are guides researched?

Guides are written from manufacturer instructions (for example InSinkErator, Moen, Whirlpool, GE Appliances, Leviton and A. O. Smith), public safety agencies (CPSC, EPA, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Fire Administration, OSHA), safety organizations (NFPA, Electrical Safety Foundation International) and established home improvement publishers. Every guide links its sources so you can check them. We do not claim hands-on testing we have not done.

How is the site funded?

Some tool and material links are affiliate links. If you buy through them, the site may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. That never changes what a guide recommends. See the affiliate disclosure.

Corrections

If you spot an error or an outdated step, please let us know through the contact page. Safety corrections are fixed first.

Last updated November 9, 2026.