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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...


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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...


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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,...


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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...


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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...


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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...


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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...

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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


Why You Should Shop Bullseye’s Playground, Target’s Online Dollar Section

Introducing the revamped Target dollar section, Bullseye's Playground, which is chock full of all the things you can't live without,...


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...


Dave Ramsey’s Best Home Buying Tips

Author of seven national best sellers, Dave Ramsey is a personal money-management expert that knows a thing or two about...


13 Crazy Things Home Depot Employees Have Seen

Imagine going to The Home Depot and discovering a customer taking a nap on patio furniture. Or perhaps you see...


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!

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17 Rip-Offs at the Dollar Store

You're at the dollar store for a quick purchase when you come across what seems like a good deal. Whether...


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How to Remove Scratches From Glass the Easy Way

Avoid glass replacement with these three simple DIY solutions!


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22 Cheap Ways to Make Your Stuff Last Longer

Making your stuff last longer is a great way to get more bang for your buck, and there are dozens...


8 Things to Know About Costco’s Emergency Food

When it comes to Costco's "emergency-preparedness" options—a selection of food kits that contain over a hundred servings and last decades—the...


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...


11 Tax-Related Documents You Should Never Throw Away

The most important documents of your life aren't always easy to retrieve from their original source or even online. It's...

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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.


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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...


11 Brilliant Things You Can Create With Dollar Store Items

Whether you're on a budget or not, you'll be amazed at what you can make with these items from your...


9 Things Seniors Didn’t Know They Could Get for Free (or Discounted)

There’s no better time than the present for seniors to find ways to stretch their retirement dollars. Here are some...