# Fix or maintain something at home

Diagnoses household problems and guides safe DIY fixes — or tells you when to call a pro.

- Topic: Personal Life & Wellbeing
- Framework: Chain-of-Thought
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Fill-in Template, Step-by-step
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/fix-or-maintain-something-at-home

## Prompt

```text
Help me with a problem at home.

**What's wrong:** [e.g. leaking tap, tripping breaker, mold, squeaky door, car warning light]
**Details:** [age of the item, when it started, sounds, smells, photos]
**My skill level and tools:** [DETAILS]
**Renting or owning:** [STATUS]

Give me:
1. Likely causes, from most to least likely.
2. Safe checks I can do myself.
3. Step-by-step fix instructions if it's a reasonable DIY job (tools, parts, time).
4. When to stop and call a professional — and what to ask them.

Safety first: for gas smells, electrical work beyond basics, structural issues, or anything involving a risk of injury, tell me to call a professional.
```

## What to fill in

- age of the item, when it started, sounds, smells, photos
- DETAILS
- STATUS

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