About Fixtiv
Free guides to learn DIY home improvement step by step, with confidence.
Fixtiv is a site of free guides for learning DIY home improvement step by step. Drilling, installing, painting, repairing, maintaining, gardening: we cover a wide range of tasks and upkeep, from the simplest to the most technical, with the ambition of making every skill accessible to everyone.
Why Fixtiv?
Many tasks seem complicated as long as you have never done them. Our goal is to remove these barriers by providing clear, step-by-step explanations, without unnecessary jargon. Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced DIYer, you will find proven methods here to carry your projects through to the end, with the right tools and the right techniques.
Our philosophy comes down to three words: education, safety, savings. Doing it yourself means gaining independence and cutting expenses, provided you know what you are doing. That is exactly what we bring you.
Our safety advice
Safety is at the heart of each of our guides. Every step is explained simply, with the necessary precautions, whether it is cutting the power before working on electricity, wearing gloves when handling certain materials, or respecting drying times before bringing an installation back into service.
- Always cut off the supply (electricity, water, gas) before working on an installation.
- Use suitable, well-maintained tools and wear the recommended protective equipment.
- If in doubt about a sensitive task, seek the advice of a professional.
Our guides are provided for informational purposes: it is up to you to follow the safety instructions and to assess your skills before starting a project.
A site that keeps evolving
Fixtiv grows regularly: new guides are added every week to answer the most common questions and the most popular projects. Each guide is carefully written, reviewed and updated so that it stays clear, accurate and reliable over time.
Do you have a topic you would like to see covered? A comment about a guide? Feel free to use our contact page: your suggestions help us improve the site for all DIYers.
Happy reading, and happy projects!