FourByFourDIY

Your First House Doesn’t Have to Be Overwhelming

You just got the keys. The to-do list is already a mile long. And every repair feels like it requires a professional you can’t afford.

It doesn’t have to be that way.

FourByFourDIY is built for people who just bought their first home and have no idea where to start. No experience required. No expensive tools. Just clear, honest guides that walk you through exactly what to do — one project at a time.

Start here if you’re new:

What to Do When You Move Into a New House — First 10 Fixes

Fix It Yourself and Save Real Money

The average handyman charges $100-150 per hour. Most of the repairs on this site take less than an hour and cost under $20 in materials. We’ll show you exactly how.

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Plumbing

Electrical

Walls and Painting

Floors and Tile

Doors and Windows

Tools and Safety

Outdoor and Yard

About FourByFourDIY

We’re not contractors. We’re not professionals. We’re homeowners who figured things out the hard way and wrote it all down so you don’t have to. Every guide on this site is written for someone who has never done this before — because we’ve all been that person.