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Practical guides, checklists, projects, tools and materials to help homeowners repair, maintain and improve their homes with confidence.

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Real-world home improvement advice without the contractor sales pitch.

Welcome to Restoration Rabbit

Home improvement doesn't have to be complicated.

Restoration Rabbit helps homeowners figure out what needs to be done, what tools and materials are required, and how to tackle common home improvement projects yourself.

From basic home maintenance and repairs to larger DIY projects, you'll find practical instructions, useful checklists and carefully selected tools and materials to help you get the job done right.

Learn it. Plan it. Build it. Fix it.

Find the tools, supplies and materials recommended for the projects you're planning to tackle.

Step-by-step home repair and improvement guides written to make complicated projects easier to understand.

Printable checklists for home maintenance, repairs, inspections, emergencies and everyday homeowner tasks.

Practical projects ranging from simple repairs to upgrades that can make your home safer, more comfortable and more functional.

Not Sure Where to Start?

Whether you're a first-time homeowner or an experienced DIYer, start with the project that matches what you're trying to accomplish.

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Popular DIY Home Improvement Projects

Ready to get to work? Explore practical home improvement projects with step-by-step instructions, required tools and recommended materials.

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Tools Every Homeowner Should Have

The right tool can make the difference between a frustrating afternoon and a successful DIY project.

We've put together practical recommendations for tools and supplies that can help homeowners handle common repairs, maintenance tasks and improvement projects.

Essential Hand Tools

Power Tools

Plumbing Tools

Hammers, screwdrivers, measuring tapes, and spirit levels engineered for daily accuracy and long-term durability.

Cordless drills, circular saws, and multi-sander setups that speed through major build steps with consistency.

Pipe wrenches, thread sealing tape, and basin keys designed to tackle unexpected leaks and fixture replacements.

Electrical Tools

Painting Supplies

Non-contact voltage testers, wire strippers, and insulated pliers for safe and confident home electrical updates.

Precision angled brushes, microfibre rollers, painter's tape, and drop cloths for clean interior and exterior coats.

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Florida Homeowner Resources

Living in Florida comes with its own set of home maintenance challenges. Heat, humidity, heavy rain, hurricanes, insects and outdoor exposure can all take a toll on your home.

Hurricane Preparation

Florida Home Maintenance

Humidity & Moisture

Pest Prevention

Roof & Attic Maintenance

Storm Preparation

Outdoor Home Maintenance

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Don't wait until something breaks. Use our simple home maintenance checklist to keep track of the jobs that should be checked throughout the year.

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Practical Guides for Homeowners

Want more than a quick article? Our downloadable homeowner guides turn years of practical home improvement knowledge into easy-to-follow resources you can keep on your phone, tablet or computer.

The Beginner Homeowner DIY Survival Guide

The Complete Home Maintenance Checklist

The Homeowner's Essential Tool Guide

The Florida Homeowner's Maintenance Guide

The DIY Plumbing Troubleshooting Guide

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Why Restoration Rabbit?

Restoration Rabbit was created to give homeowners practical information they can actually use.

Home improvement shouldn't require a construction degree or a toolbox worth thousands of dollars. Many repairs, maintenance tasks and improvement projects can be tackled by homeowners with the right information, preparation and tools.

Our goal is simple:

Help homeowners understand the job before they start it.

We provide practical DIY guides, project instructions, checklists and recommendations for tools and materials so you can make better decisions about your home.

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