Disclaimer

1. General Disclaimer

The information on FixMyThings.com is provided for general educational purposes only. It is not professional advice. The website and its owners are not licensed tradespeople, engineers, electricians, plumbers, mechanics, or IT professionals.

We have made every effort to ensure the guides on this site are accurate and helpful. However, we cannot guarantee that every piece of advice will work in every situation, on every model of appliance, or in every country’s building standards.

2. Safety and Personal Responsibility

By using any guide on this website, you accept full personal responsibility for:

• Your own safety and the safety of anyone else present
• Any damage to your property or appliances
• The quality and outcome of any repair you carry out
• Compliance with local building regulations, safety codes, and legal requirements

FixMyThings.com, its owners, writers, and contributors accept no liability for any injury, damage, or loss arising from the use of information on this site.

3. Electrical Work

Electricity can kill. Some electrical repairs described on this site may be illegal to carry out yourself in certain countries — for example, mains wiring in the UK and Australia must be done by a certified electrician.

Before doing any electrical work:

• Always turn off the power at the circuit breaker or consumer unit
• Use a voltage tester to confirm the power is off before touching any wires
• Check your local regulations — some work requires a permit or a licensed electrician
• If in doubt, call an electrician. The cost is worth it.

4. Plumbing Work

Most simple plumbing repairs — like fixing a dripping tap or replacing a toilet flapper — are safe for a competent DIYer. However:

• Always turn off the water supply before starting any plumbing work
• Gas pipework should never be touched by anyone who is not a licensed gas engineer
• If water damage has occurred, check for mould or structural damage before repairing
• Major plumbing work may require permits in your area

5. Car and Vehicle Repairs

Simple car maintenance — like changing wiper blades, jump-starting a battery, or checking tyre pressure — is safe for most people. However:

• Never work under a car supported only by a jack — always use axle stands
• Brake systems and steering components should only be serviced by a qualified mechanic
• Some repairs may affect your vehicle’s roadworthiness or void your warranty
• Check your local road safety laws before carrying out any repair that could affect how the car handles

6. Tech and Device Repairs

Opening a phone, laptop, or other electronic device may void its warranty. Some repairs carry a risk of further damage if done incorrectly. Our tech guides are written to be safe, but proceed with care and consider the risk versus the cost of a professional repair.

7. Accuracy of Information

We update our guides regularly, but product designs, part numbers, and repair procedures can change. Always verify that the steps in our guide match your specific model or situation before proceeding.

If you spot an error in any of our guides, please let us know at hello@fixmythings.com. We take accuracy seriously.

8. When to Call a Professional

We always say: if it looks too hard, call someone. Here are situations where we strongly recommend getting a professional:

• Any work involving gas lines or appliances
• Mains electrical wiring in countries where DIY electrical work is regulated
• Structural repairs to walls, roofs, or foundations
• Anything where you are not fully confident in what you are doing
• Any repair that could affect the safety of others in your home

9. Affiliate Disclaimer

Some links in our guides are affiliate links. If you click a link and buy a product, we may earn a small commission. This does not change our recommendation — we only link to products we believe are right for the job. See our full Affiliate Disclosure for details.