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How to Use AI to Fix Things Around the House

Before you pay someone, find out what you're dealing with. AI apps can look at a photo of the problem, tell you what it probably is, and walk you through a fix.

The top tools

1
GeminiBest for: Diagnosing a problem from a photo or short video
Free (paid plans available)
Open Gemini ↗
2
Google LensBest for: Identifying a part so you can buy the right replacement
Free
Open Google Lens ↗
3
YouTubeBest for: Watching someone do the exact repair
Free
Open YouTube ↗

How to do it, step by step

  1. Take a clear photo of the problem, plus one of any model number or label.
  2. Open the Gemini or ChatGPT app and ask: "What's wrong here and how do I fix it? I'm a beginner."
  3. Ask what tools and parts you'll need and roughly what they cost.
  4. Use Google Lens on the broken part to find the same one at the hardware store.
  5. Search YouTube for the repair to watch it done before you start.
Tip: Turn off the water, power or gas first. For electrical panels, gas lines or anything on the roof, call a pro.

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Picked by UniHive. Prices and free plans were checked in October 2026 and can change, so check the tool's own site before you pay for anything. UniHive isn't paid by any of these tools.