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Home Maintenance
Fix-up Tasks, Repairs and Mends
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| repair | to fix or restore something to good condition. repair the broken window |
| leaking | the escape of liquid or gas from a hole or crack; a leaking pipe. |
| broken | no longer in working condition. broken window |
| clogged | a blocked tube or opening; a clogged sink. |
| peeling | loss of an outer layer or covering; peeling paint. |
| damaged | loss of function; a damaged roof. |
| cracked | something split or broken; a cracked mirror. |
| stained | discolored by dirt or liquid; a stained ceiling. |
| decorate | make something look more attractive by adding extra items or images to it; decorate the wall |
| clean | free from dirt or pollution; clean the floor |
| declutter | remove unnecessary items from an untidy or overcrowded place; declutter the room |
| touch up | a quick restoration or improvement made to the appearance or state of something; touch up the paintwork |