How To Find Affordable Lumber
Most DIYers suffered severe sticker shock at lumber prices during the pandemic. Here are six tips to help you find affordable lumber.
10 Basement Remodel Ideas
On the hunt for basement remodel ideas? Get your wheels turning with these stunning spaces that are anything but an...
50 Abandoned Houses That Would Look Great Restored
If you think these abandoned houses look cool now, just imagine them restored!
Top 100 Tips For Buying a House
The process of buying a house can be hard to navigate, but these essential tips will help you make the...
77 Things You Should Never Throw Out (and How to Reuse Them)
Wait! Before you toss these items in the trash or recycling bin, check out all of these clever ways you...
What to Consider When Preparing Your Site for a Build
Before you can start building a cabin or home, you need to prepare the site. Here are the steps for...
How to Pull Permits for a DIY Home Build
The building permit process has a bad reputation among DIYers. Let's bust some myths and look at the truth when...
What Happens If I Don’t Get a Permit for My Home Remodel?
Tempted to bypass the permit process to save time, money and the hassle of dealing with city officials? Don't. It's...
How to Paint Concrete Floors
Transform your concrete basement or garage floor with a fresh coat of paint.
15 Easy Ways to Get That Modern House Feel
Have a traditional home but love modern? No problem! There are plenty of options for creating that modern house vibe...
The Pros and Cons to Renovating an Old House
The pros and cons of renovating an old house.
20 Home Renovations That Instantly Increase Your Home Value
These are the top renovations that increase home value. Some are easy and inexpensive updates that you can do over...
10 Ways to Make Your Home More Handicap Accessible
More than 56 million people in the U.S. have some type of physical disability, according to the 2010 census. Whether...
12 Best Home Improvement Projects Under $100
A little can go a long way when it comes to home improvements. For just $100 you can make some...
Never Do These 50 Things to Your Home
Your newfound free time presents a perfect time to tackle some DIY projects. Just don't make the mistakes and take...
10 Bad DIY Habits You Need to Stop Doing Immediately
These bad DIY habits might be costing you more than just time and money.
19 Home Improvement Myths Busted
Homes are meant to be lived in, worked on, and improved. But before you make a major investment in a...
9 Outdated Kitchen Trends to Watch Out For
Out with the old, in with the new. Update the heart of your home wisely by noting these waning kitchen...
We Tried Benjamin Moore’s 2021 Paint Color of the Year
Aegean Teal caught the attention of our team here at Family Handyman. Here's why we love it.
21 Projects That Will Actually Hurt Your Home’s Resale Value
While some projects instantly increase resale value, others can cost you in the long run. Check out these projects that...
What NOT to Do During a Garage Remodel
Whether you're DIYing or hiring a contractor, don't make these common mistakes during your garage remodel.
What You Need to Know About Building Permits
Whether your next home improvement project is big or small, you might need a building permit. Read this before you...
What to Consider Before Converting a Garage Into Living Space
Thinking about converting your garage into living space? Here's what you need to know first.
11 Female DIYers Who Are Changing the Game
Women have carved out a powerful space for themselves in DIY. Find out more about just a few of our...
11 Things Most People Forget When Viewing a Home for Sale
You're on the hunt for your next home. You know what you're looking for—a large kitchen, a modern bathroom and...
12 Useful Home Depot Shopping Tips
The Home Depot offers a wealth of materials, resources and a customer-friendly return policy. But there are a few secrets...
Best Online Remodeling Estimators
There are some excellent free tools out there to help you with your DIY or contractor remodeling project. Get the...
20 Tips for Planning a Successful House Remodel
When planning a house remodel, it can be tempting to skip to the exciting stage of choosing new paint colors,...
