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100 Collocations for Home Repairs

July 27, 2026

100 Collocations for Home Repairs

No. Item Definition
1. caulk a bathtub seal joints around the tub
2. caulk the windows seal around window frames
3. change a lock replace a door lock
4. clean the gutters remove debris from gutters
5. fix a door hinge repair a loose hinge
6. fix a leak stop water from escaping
7. fix a toilet repair a toilet problem
8. fix the cabinet door repair a cabinet door
9. fix the door frame repair damaged frame
10. fix the downspout repair gutter drain pipe
11. fix the flashing repair roof waterproof metal
12. fix the plaster repair damaged plaster
13. fix the showerhead repair a shower spray head
14. fix the sump pump repair basement pump
15. fix the water heater repair hot water unit
16. fix the window sash repair movable window frame
17. fix the wiring repair electrical connections
18. grout the tiles fill joints between tiles
19. hang a shelf mount a shelf securely
20. hang wallpaper apply decorative wall covering
21. install a backsplash add wall tile behind counter
22. install a deadbolt add a secure lock
23. install a dimmer put in light control
24. install a fan put in a fan
25. install a grab bar mount a safety bar
26. install a light fixture put in a new light
27. install a medicine cabinet mount a bathroom cabinet
28. install a storm door add an outer door
29. install baseboards attach wall trim boards
30. install crown molding add decorative ceiling trim
31. install insulation add heat-blocking material
32. insulate the attic add attic insulation
33. level the floor make the floor even
34. mount a cabinet attach a cabinet securely
35. paint a wall apply paint to a wall
36. paint the cabinets apply paint to cabinets
37. paint the ceiling apply paint overhead
38. paint the trim apply paint to woodwork
39. patch a hole cover and repair an opening
40. patch the ceiling repair a ceiling spot
41. refinish the floor restore floor surface
42. repair a cabinet fix damaged cabinetry
43. repair a roof fix damage on a roof
44. repair drywall fix damaged wallboard
45. repair the brickwork fix damaged brick masonry
46. repair the chimney fix chimney damage
47. repair the door casing fix decorative door trim
48. repair the door jamb fix the side door frame
49. repair the eaves fix roof edge area
50. repair the fascia fix roof edge board
51. repair the foundation fix structural base damage
52. repair the joists fix floor support beams
53. repair the laminate fix laminate surface damage
54. repair the mortar fix masonry joint material
55. repair the paneling fix wall panel boards
56. repair the patio fix patio damage
57. repair the porch fix porch damage
58. repair the siding fix exterior wall panels
59. repair the soffit fix roof overhang underside
60. repair the steps fix damaged stairs
61. repair the stucco fix damaged stucco finish
62. repair the subfloor fix floor support layer
63. repair the window frame fix damaged window frame
64. replace a breaker install a new circuit breaker
65. replace a doorknob install a new knob
66. replace a faucet install a new tap
67. replace a gasket install a sealing ring
68. replace a handrail install a new handrail
69. replace a pipe install a new pipe
70. replace a screen fit a new screen
71. replace a switch install a new switch
72. replace a tile install a new tile
73. replace a valve install a new valve
74. replace a window install a new window
75. replace shingles install new roof shingles
76. replace the countertop install a new counter
77. replace the drain install a new drain
78. replace the drywall install new wallboard
79. replace the faucet cartridge install a new valve insert
80. replace the flashing install new roof flashing
81. replace the flooring install new floor material
82. replace the hose bib install a new spigot
83. replace the insulation install new insulation
84. replace the lockset install a new lock assembly
85. replace the outlet install a new receptacle
86. replace the siding install new exterior panels
87. replace the sink install a new sink
88. replace the threshold install a new doorway sill
89. replace the toilet flapper install a new tank flapper
90. replace the trap install a new drain trap
91. replace the trim install new trim
92. replace the vent install a new vent
93. sand a surface smooth with abrasive paper
94. seal a crack close a split or gap
95. seal the deck protect wood with sealer
96. tighten a screw turn it to secure
97. tile a floor cover floor with tiles
98. unclog a drain clear a blocked pipe
99. upgrade the outlet install a better receptacle
100. weatherstrip a door seal around a door
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