House and Components

Paint faster and smoother with the right rolling techniques

Every home workshop (even if it's just a sliver of your garage) needs a quality workbench. One of these 14...

If you're lacking kitchen storage space and need a quick fix, try these unique kitchen cabinet organizers.

Even the most experienced cabinet installers might learn a thing or two from this list of kitchen cabinet installation tips...

These ingenious workbench upgrades will make a huge difference in your workshop efficiency. And they’re easy to DIY!

Whether a bold accent or a muted, texturized wall is your goal, these stencils will bring trendy, chic and unique...

Don't do any DIY electrical work if you're not fully educated on the subject. Here is some essential knowledge...

This guide will help you decide if a wooden front door is the right choice for your home, lifestyle and...

The high-traffic kitchen is the heart of the home, and as such it's often a mess. Here's how to get...

Flooring is one expense that can eat up a large portion of a remodel budget, but you don't have to...

Install a new fixture safely and quickly

Ready to wow your next dinner-party guests? These room lighting ideas add ambiance to any space.

When you plug in a blender, turn it on, and the power goes off, you've got a circuit overload. Here's...

A 2008 study found vinyl plastic shower liners contained VOCs and since that time people and retailers have moved to...

Running wiring in surface channels eliminates the big job of opening walls.

Simply change the trim to change the style.

Easy-to-install smart light switches deliver more safety, convenience and can cut your energy bills.

Simple tricks for fast, flawless drywall finishing

Repair sprayed ceilings with aerosol spray texture patch.

Gary Wentz is a carpenter and the Editor-in-Chief of The Family Handyman. He claims to have torn out more than...

Experienced carvers, novice crafters and those in between will find tips, tricks and ideas to take their gourd game to...

Using drywall and Masonite to create a curved doorway.

Stuffed animals and small toys? Sure. Yoga mats and baseball caps? Bring them on.

No, you can't wash your cat in the dishwasher. But, here are 10 things you may not know that you...

Whether you've got a 10-inch cutting board or 5-foot butcher block countertop, regular oiling conditions the wood and helps create...

Don't get ripped off when storm chasers blow into town to repair roofs and broken windows. Here's what you need...

Save $1,000 on labor and cut your heating bills with blown-in attic insulation.

Build this handy mobile workbench that folds up to only 7 in. You only need two hours, some 2x4s, 3/4-in....

A reliable dishwasher will save on elbow grease, energy costs and repair bills. These are picks for the most reliable...