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For more than seven decades, Family Handyman has been providing its audience with ideas, inspiration and step-by-step directions on how to maintain and enhance indoor and outdoor living spaces. In addition to having our own staff of experts, we hire individuals whose skills have been honed through years of experience in the building, plumbing and electrical trades, and as passionate homeowners who have translated DIY (do it yourself) skills into careers as respected creators.

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Want to Make Your Home Less Dusty? Here Are 11 Easy Solutions

Dust is obnoxious. Within a day of wiping down your furniture and electronics, you'll see those nasty specks completely covering the surfaces again. Fortunately, there are some simple things you can do to make your home less dusty.

20 Other Uses for Dryer Sheets At Home

Who knew dryer sheets had so many uses beyond making laundry smell fresh and feel soft? Here are 22 other uses for dryer sheets to keep all sorts of things smelling fresh, plus how to use used dryer sheets to make cleaning tasks easier.

10 Things People Don’t Know How to Do Around the House Anymore

The world has changed a lot in a short amount of time and people have changed with it. Here are 10 examples of some basic skills that many people no longer know how to do.