fixer-upper
noun
fix·er-up·per
ˈfik-sər-ˌə-pər 
: something (such as a house or car) that needs fixing up
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Seidi Haarla and Rupert Grint play Saga and Jon, a couple moving into a sprawling fixer-upper in the Finnish forest to start the large family of their dreams.
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Catherine Bray, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
The newest, pinkest addition to Orlando Auto Museum was a definite fixer-upper.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Handyman The costume is decked out with tools, which could mean the individual appears on a home renovation show or is known for being a fixer-upper.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Homebuyers who are choosing move-in ready homes instead of outdated fixer-uppers are reporting big monthly savings.
—Calesa Township, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
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Catherine Bray, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
The newest, pinkest addition to Orlando Auto Museum was a definite fixer-upper.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Handyman The costume is decked out with tools, which could mean the individual appears on a home renovation show or is known for being a fixer-upper.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Homebuyers who are choosing move-in ready homes instead of outdated fixer-uppers are reporting big monthly savings.
—Calesa Township, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Fixer-upper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fixer-upper. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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