Imagine that you find and purchase your dream home. You're so in love with it, but the honeymoon period ends abruptly when you realize the immense upkeep and care it takes to keep it in tip-top shape. It's a high maintenance object in your life! It constantly seems like everything breaks all at once, forcing you to take care of bill after bill. And even when everything is working, you might be constantly on edge wondering what is going to break next.

The good news is that you don't need to sell that dream house in order to get away from the aches and pains of home ownership. You can become your own repair person by learning a few tricks that be applied to common issues in your home. They're quick, easy and provide you with security since you know you'll be able to tackle the issues that occur most often with homes.

Let's take a look at 10 common home repair tips and tricks that can make your life less stressful!

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