You may be trying to save a little money these days, including skipping out on those little home repairs that might have gone by the wayside. But you might also be surprised to learn that fixing broken tiles or sealing off that leak is not only doable but won’t cost you that much at all if you do it yourself.
So before you call your local repair person, you might want to take a look at Amazon, a one-stop destination for cost-conscious home repair solutions. Whether it’s filling a hole in the wall or filling a crack in your window pane, you’ll most likely find a very useful DIY lifesaver in the list ahead.
HuffPost and its publishing partners may receive a commission from some purchases made via links on this page. Every item is independently curated by the HuffPost Shopping team. Prices and availability are subject to change.
The Mohawk Fil-Stik is an easy-to-use and mess-free solution to rid virtually any hard surface of those ugly scratches, nicks and superficial holes. The putty-like wax applies and blends into wood, walls, and plastics to fill and hide any abrasions. It can even work on leather furniture. It comes in a nearly endless variety of colors to match all of your repairing needs, be it crown moldings, picture frames, cabinets and more.
For larger wall gouges, holes and cracks throughout your home, Erase-A-Hole is a filling compound that was actually invented by a drywall professional and doesn't require the same messy process of traditional putty and spackle methods. The water-based and non-shrinking material can work on surfaces like wood, drywall and plaster and, once dried, it can be sanded down smooth so it's ready for a fresh layer of paint if needed.
This wall patch promises permanent repair for large holes in drywall and plaster. It's made with galvanized steel and reinforced with a fiberglass mesh to help prevent repeat damage so you don't have to keep repairing the same spot. Available in three different sizes, the patch is self-adhering. All you have to do is apply spackle over the pack and paint over the area once dried and smoothed.
Dingy, damaged grout hates to see this restorative pen coming. Equal parts grout paint and grout sealant, this pen is a non-toxic and low-odor colorant that bonds to grout to make it look like new and protect it from future staining. It applies easily and accurately using the precision tip (which comes in two widths) and several different colors.
This affordable kit has everything you need to repair or replace damaged screens in just 10 minutes, according to the kit's maker. It includes a roll of UV-protective and high-tensile strength fiberglass mesh, a screen blade, a rolling screen tool that attaches the screen to its frame and a few other necessary tools to complete this task all on your own.
Cleverly designed to look just like real wood, Match N' Patch is a multi-use tape that can be great for little home improvements like concealing cables, fixing damages on wood and repairing peeling wood laminate flooring. The tape, which comes in 12 wood-mimicking finishes, is intentionally thin for seamless blending into your existing wood surface.
For wood surfaces that need a little TLC, this Old English wood polish is a well-known and high-rated option on Amazon. Available in two flexible finishes, this formula can help conceal scratches, restore and condition damaged or old wood and protect it from future damage.
Another very popular product for maintaining and restoring wood is this food-grade mineral oil that isn't just a chef-secret method for breathing new life into your butcher blocks, but any wood surface in your home. It even works on marble and soapstone countertops.
Before you begrudgingly replace sections of your kitchen countertops or bathroom vanities, you may want to try this acrylic repair kit that promises to fill in deep scratches or chips on many materials from porcelain to granite to marble to Silestone. Available in three flexible tones, the repair kit uses a light-cured acrylic that's distributed using a needle-like pen for precise application.
Use this all-purpose wood filler for jobs that require disguising large gaps, missing chunks and deep cracks in wood surfaces from moldings to cabinets to tables, indoors and out. The easy-to-spread formula dries down to be shrink- and crack-resistant and promises to be easy to sand for the smoothest finish possible and binds well to paint or wood stains.
Caulking is important for finishing key areas like sinks, bathtubs and gutters so moisture and mold stays out and things look neat. But it doesn't last forever and this highly rated waterproof sealant by Gorilla will come in handy when it's time for a touch-up. The formula claims to be long-lasting and resistant to mold, mildew and yellowing over time. Use this fast-drying sealant on stainless steel, drywall, ceramic, laminate, wood and so much more.
Here's another sealant option in the form of a silicone putty that easily adheres and molds to awkward areas to reinforce seals, patch holes, plug leaks or even waterproof exposed wires. Available in four colors and effective even in extreme temperatures, this silicone putty can easily be removed and reused in other areas thanks to its non-hardening nature.
Conveniently pre-mixed and ready to use, this concrete fills broken cracks in driveways, garage flooring and other masonry surfaces inside or out. Available in a few different amounts, including a squeeze tube or gallon bucket, the formula is self-leveling so just distribute in desired areas then let it dry.
Note that reviewers say it matches best with lighter shades of concrete.
One Amazon reviewer claimed that after noticing some gaps forming in their laminate flooring due to seasonal humidity changes, this gap-fixing tool and mallet were impressively effective at bringing floor planks back together. The ergonomic hand tool uses suction to adhere securely to smooth hard flooring, while the rubber mallet hits the edge of the tool to bring the desired panels back in place.
Replacing cracked windowpanes is probably up there on the list of intimidating DIY repairs, but this invisible window sealant can help fix the problem without any replacement to speak of. It's a flowable bonding silicone that just applies over minor cracks and dries clear in just 24 hours.
Before you call the plumber to fix your clogged bathroom drain or kitchen sink, know that the Drainsoon is a heavy-duty drain snake that uses 25 feet of a spring-powered steel cable to remove most household clogs and get things flowing smoothly again.
Have some broken tiles? The MagicExy repair kit claims to fill in cracks in chips in either ceramic or porcelain tiles in bathtubs, flooring, countertops and more. The formula claims to use a mixture of tile paint and tile filler to offer a long-lasting solution to broken tiles and dries down to a glossy glaze finish. It comes in over 24 color variations.
Compatible with a variety of wood types and compositions, the Gorilla wood glue has 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon and promises "an incredibly strong" and waterproof bond, suitable for a variety of carpentry projects and repairs.
It might go without saying but if you're venturing to do some DIY home repairs, you should probably have a basic electric drill and tool kit and this one by Black + Decker comes highly rated on Amazon. The 68-piece set includes a cordless electric drill and tons of other necessary basics and accessories like needle nose pliers, a hammer and more.