Home Repairs Merit Badge

Home Repairs and the Trail to Eagle

Home Repairs is an elective merit badge. It is not required for any rank, but it can count as one of the 8 elective badges a scout needs for Eagle, alongside the 13 Eagle-required badges. Elective badges are also where most scouts discover hobbies and careers, so choose ones you are genuinely curious about. Browse the complete merit badge list to compare options.

Home Repairs Merit Badge Requirements

Summary of the 3 main requirements for Home Repairs. Always confirm the exact wording with your counselor or the current official BSA requirements.

1
Do the following:
1. a.Explain the hazards and safety precautions that should be followed when working with tools used for home repairs.
2. b.Discuss the importance of having the right tools for the job.
2
Under the supervision of your counselor, do FIVE of the following as home repairs or maintenance tasks.
3
Describe to your counselor the steps involved in making each repair.

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How to Earn the Home Repairs Merit Badge

1. Get a blue card and a counselor

Ask your Scoutmaster for approval to start Home Repairs, then find a registered merit badge counselor for it through your troop or council.

2. Plan around the setting

Home Repairs is usually earned on your own with a counselor. Schedule regular check-ins with your counselor so partial progress does not stall.

3. Budget the time

Expect about a month for a moderate badge like this one. Working with a partner or at a merit badge clinic can shorten it.

4. Track every requirement

Keep notes as you complete each item so your counselor can sign off without re-doing work. Eagle Compass tracks all 5 Home Repairs requirements for you.

Home Repairs Merit Badge FAQ

Is the Home Repairs merit badge required for Eagle Scout?

No. Home Repairs is an elective merit badge. It can count as one of the 8 elective badges needed for Eagle Scout, alongside the 13 Eagle-required badges.