
How to Increase Water Pressure in Your House
Tried everything? Learn how to increase water pressure with a water pressure booster pump.


A Paver Path that Grows
This easy-to-build paver path will last a lifetime and looks great too!


Drywall Finishing Tips From the Pros
We'll walk you through professional advice for drywall finishing to achieve smoother walls and less wasted time.

Build a Long-Lasting Block Retaining Wall
Anyone with a strong back can stack up a bunch of blocks and build a pretty retaining wall. But it...


Build a Backyard Waterfall and Stream
This cascading stream flows into a gravel bed, not a pond, so it stays clean with little maintenance.

Bush Pruning Tips for Healthier Bushes
Properly pruned plants look better and live longer. Avoid ruining your shrubs by over-pruning with these expert tips for shrub...


16 Creative Ideas for Hanging Plants Outdoors
Your plants don't have to be in the ground to flourish. This season, try hanging your outdoor plants—whether they are...


14 Chicken Coop Ideas and Designs That You Can DIY
Increasing numbers of homeowners are raising chickens in their backyards, and the creativity in chicken coop design is booming. From...

10 Tiny Apartment Balcony Ideas
Don't let your small space hold you down, just get creative!

Best Portable Fire Pits for On-the-Go-Comfort While Camping
Light it up with the best portable fire pit!


15 Tips for Face Frame Cabinet Building
Cabinet building advice from the Family Handyman pros

16 Ways to Add Curb Appeal for Less Than $50
First impressions are important, so you want to make the exterior of your home as attractive as possible. It doesn't...


Easy Wooden Outdoor Chairs and Benches You Can DIY
These amazing wooden lawn chairs and benches may look difficult to build, but they're actually really easy—even for a beginner!...


How to Install Cabinet Hardware
Get knobs and pulls right the first time.

12 Tips for How to Build a DIY Ice Skating Rink in Your Backyard
With a few days of work and a handful of materials, you can spend the winter skating in your own...

How to Winterize and Store Your Lawn Mower
Learn the correct way to store your lawn mower over the cold winter months. Gasoline left in your mower during...

5 Types of Drywall and When to Use Them
Drywall, aka plasterboard, wallboard, gypsumboard or Sheetrock (a brand name), is actually a lot more interesting than you might think....


12 Stamped Concrete Patio Ideas We Love
Here are 12 of our favorite stamped concrete patio designs to inspire you.

Simple Guide for Making 45-degree Bandsaw Cuts
Unlock your bandsaw's potential with this easy trick for 45-degree angles.

9 Concrete Grinding Tips to Make a Slab Level
If you have an uneven concrete slab, you could replace it or cover it with leveling compound. But consider grinding...


12 DIY Planter Boxes You Can Make in a Day
If you're short on space or don't want to dig up your yard to put in plants, planter boxes are...

How to Spray Paint With an Airless Sprayer
Airless paint sprayers are by far the most efficient way to paint. Learn more about how to use and the...

Can You Staple Shingles to Your Roof?
Stapling shingles may be an easy roofing solution, but is not the most effective way to attach shingles to a...


10 Inspiring Outdoor Bar Ideas
Looking for a reason to spend more time outside enjoying the weather? These ten concepts for outdoor bars are sure...

6 Best Self-Propelled Lawn Mowers of 2024
The best self-propelled lawn mowers make mowing easy, comfortable and provide superior cuts. Our lawn expert tested more than 25...


10 Drought-Tolerant Landscaping Ideas
Dry weather affects us all at some point. But gardeners can deal with it if they implement these tips for...


18 Lawn Mysteries Explained (And How to Fix Them)
Get rid of your lawn eyesores with these tips.

31 Tips for Achieving a Lush Lawn This Season
Grow greener grass and be the envy of the neighborhood! Here are 31 tips to help you achieve a lush...


Should You Caulk Your Toilet to The Floor?
You may not agree, but trust us, you're going to want to.