About us

We help people fix things
themselves.

FixMyThings started with one simple idea: most repairs are not as hard as they look, and nobody should have to pay $200 for a $10 fix just because they didn’t know how to do it.

Our story

The first guide on this site was written out of frustration. A washing machine stopped spinning. The repair quote was $180. The actual fix? A $9 carbon brush, a screwdriver, and 25 minutes of work.

That felt wrong. Not just expensive — wrong. The information existed, but it was buried in forum threads, inconsistent YouTube videos, and instructions written for professional technicians. There was no single place that simply said: “Here’s what’s broken, here’s the part, here’s how to fix it.”

So we built that place. FixMyThings now covers hundreds of common problems across home repairs, tech, cars, appliances, and everyday life skills — all written in plain language, for people with no technical background.

500+Free repair guides
180+Countries reached
$1,000+Average annual savings

What we cover

We write about problems that real people actually face — the kind that send you straight to a search engine at 9pm, hoping to avoid a call-out fee in the morning.

  • Home repairs — plumbing, electrical, walls, floors, doors, windows
  • Tech and devices — phones, laptops, routers, TVs, smart home
  • Cars and vehicles — basic maintenance, battery, tyres, common faults
  • Appliances — washing machines, dryers, fridges, dishwashers, ovens
  • Life skills — practical things that are useful to know and easy to miss
  • Garden and outdoors — gutters, fences, lawns, outdoor taps

Our values

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Plain language, always
We write every guide as if we’re explaining it to a friend who’s never done this before. No jargon, no assumed knowledge, no condescension.
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Honest about difficulty
We tell you if something is genuinely easy, genuinely hard, or genuinely better left to a professional. We’d rather lose a page view than send you into a repair you’re not ready for.
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Transparent about money
We earn money through affiliate links and advertising. We’re upfront about this, and it never influences which products we recommend. See our Affiliate Disclosure.
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Built for everyone
We’re read by people in over 180 countries. Our guides avoid regional jargon and recommend parts that are available globally — or explain how to find a local equivalent.

How we make money

Every guide on this site is free to read. We fund the site in three ways:

  • Affiliate commissions: When you click a product link and buy something, we earn a small percentage. This costs you nothing extra.
  • Google AdSense: We display advertising on some pages. Ads are clearly labelled and managed by Google.
  • Premium digital guides: We sell in-depth guides and resources for people who want more detailed help with specific repair projects.

We believe the best way to build a trustworthy site is to be completely open about the business model. If you want to support us for free, just share a guide with someone who needs it.

Want to write for us?

We are always looking for people who genuinely know how to fix things — and can explain it clearly. If you have expertise in any repair area and want to contribute a guide, we’d love to hear from you. Email us at hello@fixmythings.com with a short introduction and the topic you’d like to cover.

Get in touch

Have a question, spotted an error in a guide, or want to request a new topic? We read every message and reply to as many as we can.