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    15 Handy Gifts for Woodworkers They’ll Use for Many Projects to Come

    Whether you're buying for the experienced woodworker or the carpenter just starting out, the best gifts for woodworkers...


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    How To Use a Leather Repair Kit

    Check out this leather repair guide for simple, DIY fix for tears and holes.


    How to Jump a Car With a Battery Pack

    Traditional jumpstarts can cause electrical problems in newer cars. Using a car jump starter will alleviate that worry. Here's how.


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    11 Pickup Truck Bed Hacks

    Give the bed of your pickup truck a little TLC for easier storage, loading, unloading and overall fun with these...


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    Saturday Morning Workshop: How To Build A Collapsible Dog Ramp

    This simple dog ramp collapses down to a compact size that fits easily under a bed or sofa or inside...


    How to Clean A Mass Air Flow Sensor

    Cleaning, rather than replacing, a MAF sensor is quick and easy and can save you $300.


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    15 Things You Need to Know About Buying a Snow Blower

    Choosing the right snow blower can be a daunting task. Here are 15 things to know about snow blowers to...


    10 Car Problems You Can Easily Fix Yourself

    You don't have to take your car into the shop for all your car problems. You can save a bundle...

    The Best Way to Hang a Wreath on Your Door

    Typically, we rely on everything from metal wreath holders to staples, nails and even thumbtacks to hang holiday wreaths on the...


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    The 16 Most Disgusting House Bugs and How To Get Rid of Them

    You may be surprised by which of these house bugs are actually helpful and which are downright dangerous. Either way,...


    How to Make a Simple DIY Fly Trap

    Wonder how to get rid of house flies around your home? Wash a plastic beverage bottle and cut off the...


    How to Grease a Car Door, Hood, Lock, and Latch

    Eliminate annoying squeaks from your car by lubricating door hinges, latches and locks.


    13 Easy DIY Upgrades For Your Old Furniture

    Turn your old furniture from drab to fab with these innovative ideas.


    If You Live in These States, Warming Up Your Car Is Illegal

    Depending on where you live, it may be illegal for you to leave your car idling. Read on to find...


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    20 Common Household Cleaning Products You Should Never Mix

    Ignorance isn't always bliss. These cleaning product combinations can be deadly.


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    12 Tips for Fixing a Leaky Basement

    Millipedes vs. Centipedes: What’s the Difference?

    Neither carry disease or cause damage, but that doesn't mean they're welcome in your home.

    How to Transform a Room With Simple Wall Panels

    Panel a wall in one weekend for less than $100


    Homemade Gnat Traps That Actually Work

    Gnats can prove particularly annoying once they get inside your house—especially since it can be difficult to notice them until...


    14 Robots You Need To Clean Your House

    Why spend your days cleaning when you can just get a robot to do it?!


    12 Ingenious Bedroom Furniture Ideas

    When it comes to bedroom furniture, you don't have to play by the rules. Whether you need to save some...


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    10 Awesome DIY Platform Bed Designs

    Are you interested in building your own DIY platform bed frame? These platform beds range from ultra-simple to innovative, so...


    21 Bunk Bed Ideas for Instant Inspiration!

    Fan Spotlight: These Family Handyman readers put their woodworking and carpentry skills to good use, designing fun and functional bunk...

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    21 Woodworking Gifts Beginners Can Make

    These beginner woodworking projects are a perfect way to cross a few people off of your list this holiday season....


    12 Days of Christmas: How to Clean Your Home Before the Big Day

    The holiday season can get hectic. There are gifts to buy, parties to attend and if you're hosting this year,...


    How To Reattach Molding on a Car Door

    Side molding flapping around as you drive? Skip the body shop and try this simple DIY fix.


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    House Insulation: Winter Curtains

    How to get insulation from your curtains.


    How to Find a Vacuum Leak in Your Car

    Elusive vacuum leaks can create confusion when you're trying to diagnose your car. Here are symptoms to look for, plus...


    Car Heater Hose Replacement: A How-To Guide

    A heater hose repair kit is great insurance against roadside disaster.