Understanding Electrical Outlet Safety
Watch out for these key signs of dangerous electrical outlets.
How to Fix a Sprinkler System
Do-it-yourself solutions to irritating irrigation problems.
Hardscaping Ideas and Designs for Your Yard
Hardscaping can include outdoor dining, fireplaces, walkways, decorative stairs and even water elements. Here are some designs to consider.
13 Creative Driveway Landscaping Ideas
A driveway may be utilitarian, but it doesn't have to be ugly. Here are 13 driveway landscape ideas to make...
How to Get Started on DIY Landscape Design
Landscape design is part science, part art. The science part means looking at the site, making any needed modifications, and...
11 Backyard Trends to Try This Season
Make your backyard a place you look forward to spending time in. Whether you want to make a relaxing oasis...
Crazy About Coleus
Gardeners looking for alternatives to impatiens for shade can find the answer in coleus. See how versatile this handsome plant...
How to Use Epoxy on Wood for Repairs
How to fix rotted wood with durable epoxy.
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...
