Part of owning or renting a home is constantly worrying about the upkeep of the place you live in. From clogged drains to loose hinges, these common household issues are a pain to deal with. Fortunately, most minor household maintenance problems can be solved on your own with stuff you may have on hand and a bit of elbow grease. So don't call your neighborhood handyman just yet!

Browse through the gallery for 20 quick home fixes.


(First published as "20 Quick Home Fixes" in the "Handy Hints" section of Real Living Philippines' March 2010 issue. Adapted for use in Female Network.)