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...
8 Ways a House Covered in Snow and Ice Can Be Damaged
Here are seven common winter headaches faced by homeowners in snowy climates, as well as expert opinions on how to...
20 Bad Auto Habits Your Mechanic Wants You to Stop Doing
Keep your mechanic happy by not doing these things to your vehicle.
10 Things That Are Cheaper in the Fall
Shop with the seasons to save money! You can snag these 10 items for much cheaper if you wait until...
12 Things Costco Employees Won’t Tell You
You have a shopping list, plus space in your trunk for a huge haul. But you're not really ready to...
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...
14 Things You Shouldn’t Buy in Home Improvement Stores
Find out which items you're better off leaving on the shelves the next time you're at a hardware megastore.
Recognizing and Correcting Common Bath Fan Problems
A bath fan that isn't installed properly can cause more damage than no fan at all. But here's the good...
How Much Electricity Different Items in Your House Use
Trying to reduce your electricity usage? Our experts show you how.
30 Products DIYers Shouldn’t Pass Up at Costco
In a trip to Costco, you can stock your workshop with necessities like paper towels and trash bags, but you...
Our Readers’ 45 Favorite Handy Hints
Over the past 50 years, readers of The Family Handyman magazine have shared thousands of clever tricks with their fellow...
Zip Tie Hacks That Make DIYing a Cinch
Every homeowner should have a stash of these tiny, versatile straps on hand. Zip ties can help you conquer clutter,...
Try These Easy Handy Hints to Fix Common Home Issues
We all have those annoying problems around the house we'd like to fix, but we keep putting off for one...
10 Things Menards Employees Won’t Tell You
Menards is famous for their low prices, but there are tricks to make the most of your trips. Here are...
10 Vegetables You Should Start Indoors
Even if you're stuck inside you can still start preparing for your vegetable garden. Here are 10 veggies that work...
10 Surprising Things That Decrease Property Value
Your home is one of your biggest purchases, so it makes sense that you'd want to protect your investment. Read...
37 Clever Handy Hints Under $5
These genius ideas will save you time and trouble during home improvement projects. And each costs less than $5 to...
28 Handy Hints to Get You Through the Holidays
From decorating to cooking to organizing, the holidays can be overwhelming. Family Handyman is here to help with our favorite...
Energy Vampires
Save $100 a year or more by finding and fixing these watt wasters
How I Saved $30,000+ on My Kitchen Renovation
When I saw the estimate for our kitchen renovation, my jaw dropped. But putting on my kitchen planner hat, I...
What You Need to Know Before Buying or Selling on Facebook Marketplace
What You Need to Know Before Buying or Selling on Facebook Marketplace
21 Nifty Ways to Reuse Plastic Jugs and Bottles at Home
Give those otherwise useless plastic jugs and bottles new life in your home or workshop. And the best part, these...
52 of Our All-Time Favorite Handy Hints
We've gathered quite a few Handy Hints over the years, and these are our tried-and-true favorites!
How to Remove Scratches From Glass the Easy Way
Avoid glass replacement with these three simple DIY solutions!
14 Garage Sale Tips
You've done some spring cleaning and have a corner of the garage full of items you're ready to toss. If...
How To Use a Leather Repair Kit
Check out this leather repair guide for simple, DIY fix for tears and holes.
10 Things You’ll Regret Overlooking when Buying a Home
The home-buying process is complicated and even the most prepared have regrets. Here are some of the things people regret...
The Real Numbers To Look at When Grocery Shopping
Using unit price numbers when grocery shopping
9 Air Conditioner Myths You Really Need to Stop Believing
No, your air conditioner is not going to give you a cold. Learn what other AC myths you can stop...
