Make Yard Work Easier with these 12 Tools
Be prepared for upcoming yard work with these 12 innovative, useful tools that make yard work and cleanup easier in...
How To Install a Telescoping Flagpole in Your Yard
A telescoping flagpole makes installing a flagpole in your yard easy.
34 Clever Handy Hints for Your Woodworking Projects
These incredible tips from The Family Handyman readers and editors will help you complete your woodworking projects faster and better...
Resurfacing a Sidewalk is Easy to DIY
A fresh, perfect surface for old concrete and a uniform look for new repairs.
10 Clever Tips for Landscaping Around Trees
Plop a tree in the middle of the yard and it may look out of place at first. But by...
10 Landscaping Plants You (Probably) Can’t Kill
If you're looking to add some color and life to your yard, but have a history of killing every plant...
Garage Flooring Options
Choose the floor that's perfect for your needs and budget
Saturday Morning Workshop: How To Build A Dog Bowl Stand
Make your dog happy with this sturdy bowl stand, and perfect your pocket-hole skills while you do it.
Installing PVC Conduit
It's cheap, easy and lightweight
This Tool Makes Twisting Wires So Much Easier
Try twisting wires with this handy tool
Aluminum Wiring Can Be Hazardous, Here’s What to do About It
Your home might have aluminum wiring and you need to know what to do if it's there
How to Use Pocket Change to Determine Wire Sizes
If you’re adding an outlet, you need to use wire the same gauge as the existing wiring. How do you...
Why Plastic PEX Fittings are Just as Good (If Not Better) Than Metal
If you’re concerned about using plastic fittings instead of metal for PEX, worry no more. Professional plumbers are buying three...
Sneaky Culprit of a Wet Bathroom Floor
As a longtime plumber, I always try to investigate as many possible causes as I can before leaving a job,...
15 Expert Tips for Digging Holes
Digging is bonehead simple. But as with any other job, a little know-how lets you do it smarter and faster...
The Homeowner’s Guide to Plywood Core Options
The materials used to make plywood’s inner core affect several important characteristics: weight, strength, rigidity, stability, flatness, screw-holding capability, consistency...
Learn How to Solder Copper Pipe Yourself
Don't be intimidated by soldering. In this easy-to-follow video from GOT2LEARN, you'll see that soldering a leak-free joint is actually...
Replace a Section of Sidewalk
Here are three facts about concrete: It’s hard, it will eventually crack, and it’s expensive when installed by a professional.
The Plant That Is Making People Go Blind
Giant hogweed looks a bit like Queen Anne's lace but is much bigger and can cause injury and blindness.
11 Best Ways to Hide Wires in a Room Without Going Into the Walls
No need to bust open the drywall. From piping to ghost wire, here are some creative ways to conceal that...
A Water Heater Vent Installed Like This Can Have Lethal Consequences
Installing a water heater vent incorrectly can be extremely dangerous for your family. Learn the wrong way and right way...
Never Connect a Trap to a Vertical Drain Like This
When a trap connects to a vertical drain, install a tee fitting. A “sanitary tee” gives the waste arm a...
What to Know About Warped Wood
Warped wood can put a damper on any project. Here's what to know about it.
NuDeck by UGL: Concrete Application
The NuDECK coating makes my stairs pop! The paint will also protect my concrete from deterioration from Minnesota winters. A...
Finger-Saving Push Sticks
Construct a pair of these push sticks for guiding lumber when using table saws, band saws and jointers.
9 Special Effect Paint Rollers You Have to See
Whether you're looking for a short cut or a creative technique, you'll love these fun paint roller effects.
Toilets Throughout History
Everybody poops, and for thousands of years, humans have sought better ways to dispose of it. Over the centuries, the...
How to Get a Feathered Paint Edge
Wall patches are a problem.
12 DIY Backyard Games and Sport Courts
Let the backyard games begin!
