15 Home Maintenance Tips for the Fall Season
Getting your home in shape for cooler months isn't rocket science. Set aside some time now to complete these simple...
36 Miter Saw Tips and Tool Reviews
A miter saw is an extremely useful home improvement tool. Learn something new about this workshop workhorse in the following...
11 Helpful Tips for Homeowners and DIYers
These DIY tips will help you fix it, maintain it and improve it.
Home Inspector Horror Stories
As you might imagine, home inspectors encounter all kinds of improvised, dangerous and bizarre fixes. And lucky for us, they...
DIY Tools and Gear
Our favorite DIY tools, materials + gear.
11 Tips on How to Finish Wood Trim
Get top-quality results with these tips from an experienced pro.
8 Great Painting Tips
Use these tips to make your painting projects go quicker and stress-free.
All about Euro Hinges
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28 Tips for Painting Almost Anything
You can transform just about anything with paint and a little imagination. Leather, concrete, appliances—you can paint them all! Here's...
28 Tips for Becoming a Master Plumber
Want to become a master plumber? Follow these tips.
10 Best Backyard Swimming Pools for the Home
There's nothing more soothing than jumping into cool, clear water on a hot day. In celebration of all things summer,...
Everything You Need for a Backyard Movie Theater
An outdoor movie night isn't just for a park or public lawn — you can create a DIY backyard movie...
10 Stone Patio Ideas
Patios are made for relaxing. Trying to find the perfect look for your patio shouldn't be stressful. Here are ten...
Garden Tool Storage Ideas
The right garden tools make gardening easier for sure. But where do you store all those tools? And how do...
8 Mechanic’s Tool Tips for DIYers
It's not only about having the right tools. These tool tips can show you when, where and how to use...
11 Outdoor Project Ideas with Plans
Improve your outdoor spaces no matter your budget, time or skill level with these projects from The Family Handyman. Browse...
12 Tips For a Proper Garage Clean Out
Is 'clean garage' always on your to-do list? You can check it off in just one weekend with these DIY...
How To Choose Paint Colors
Choosing wall colors can be a time-consuming and frustrating task for homeowners-and that doesn't even include the painting part! We're...
How to Clean Your Oven Without Harsh Chemicals
When was the last time you cleaned your oven? Does preheating give you a burnt reminder of last week's dinner?...
Some of Our Favorite Shop Tips
Looking for ways to work smarter in your woodshop? Here are 19 tips from a seasoned woodworker and do-it-yourselfer.
How to Clean Floors: Wood, Tile, Carpet and Everything Else
Most homes contain a variety of flooring types. Knowing how to best clean each surface can be a lot to...
10 Chainsaw Safety Tips
Chain saws are handy, hard-working tools. They can also be unwieldy and dangerous. These are our favorite tips for safe...
Five Solutions for a shabby deck
To revive a shabby deck, there are five main directions you can go, and we'll guide you through them all.
10 Window Cleaning Tips from a Pro
Save time, money and energy with these tips and pointers from someone who cleans windows for a living. Here's how...
Mini Blind Tips and Fixes
Mini blinds provide privacy, block the sun and usually work perfectly for years. Here are our best tips and fixes...
Things You’ve Probably Never Cleaned (But Really Should)
Nobody likes cleaning, so there's often a focus on stuff you can see (or see through) – windows, floors, counters,...
Ways to Add Hygge Style to Any Home
Learn about the Danish concept of 'hygge,' and how can you introduce it into your home.
13 Tips for Getting Rid of Crabgrass for Good
Follow these tips to defend your turf from crabgrass and be one step closer to having a perfect lawn
17 Ideas For Storing Tools of All Kinds
Having lots of tools is fun, but finding ways to store them is not. Here are 17 ingenious ways to...