Best Kit Homes for 2022
Kit homes can be a cost-effective way to build your perfect retreat, but be aware: Some assembly is required.
12 Tips for Drilling Holes in Metal
For most do-it-yourselfers, there will likely come a time when you'll have to drill a hole through a piece of...
10 Easy Ways to Cut Metal Fast
Our best tips for getting your project done right.
How To Disinfect Hardwood Floors
Hardwood floors are elegant and durable. They can also harbor germs. Use these expert tips to disinfect your hardwood floors.
Understanding Electrical Wire Color Codes
Ready to cross that electrical project off your to-do list? Understand wiring color codes so you can finish the job...
How to Make a Simple Coat Rack
Take advantage of a free afternoon in the woodshop to create this timeless, Craftsman-style coat
rack.
How to Make Simple Mortise and Tenon Joints
A guide to mortise and tenon joinery, a core technique
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The Cutting-Edge Tool Your Lawn Needs: Ego String Trimmer
How to Make DIY Wood Chess Pieces
Electric vs. Hydronic Radiant Floor Heating Systems
What To Know About Vintage Tiles
Everything You Need to Know About Dovetail Joints
Dovetail joints are beautiful, distinctive and strong. Here's a primer on how they work and how to incorporate them into...
Everything You Need To Know About Woodcarving Tools
For novice woodcarvers, investing in the right woodcarving tools makes those first projects more enjoyable. Here are seven tools to...
How to Forge a Knife From an Old Railroad Spike
Forge something new from something old.
Everything You Need To Know About Half Lap Joints
Half lap joints are a terrific skill for beginning woodworkers to master. Here's everything you need to get started.
How To Wire a Four-Way Switch
Did you know slips, trips and falls are some of the most common home safety hazards? Say goodbye to stubbed...
How to Hand Cut Dovetail Joints
Learn this centuries-old hallmark of craftsmanship.
11 Little Free Libraries Built by Family Handyman Readers
Following up on our first Community Project, 11 readers sent us photos of their Little Free Libraries.
How To Make DIY Drawer Dividers
Organize your drawers (and your life!) with DIY drawer dividers. Make them in whatever configuration works best for you, your...
Will This TikTok Painting Hack Make Your Walls Smoother?
Annoyed by paint rollers leaving texture on your walls? We tested a trending internet hack that claims to solve this...
7 Shop Jigs for Better Woodworking
Increase safety, speed and accuracy with shop jigs.
Try This Hack for Building an Inexpensive Glass Panel Door
Make a glass panel door yourself without breaking the bank.
What to Know About Hemp Building Products
Hemp fibers have been spun into usable material for millennia worldwide. Here's what to know about hemp building products.
Learn MIG Welding Tips From a Pro
Learning to weld opens up new worlds. Gerrilyn Kujawa, a welder based in Minnesota, talks about getting started and the...
How to Build 4 Different Styles of Path Lights
Bollard posts are short, stout posts used around buildings or as roadway dividers. They resemble tree trunks, which are also...
Can You Make Furniture From Clothes Hangers?
A recent TikTok hack shows how to construct a table from coat hangers. It's a good start, but the procedure...
Outdoor Living Trends for 2022
Everyone is looking for their place in the sun. Whether it's a tiny balcony or a grand three-level deck, it's...
Old Furniture: What’s Worth Restoring?
From wooden chairs to antique upholstery, here's which old furniture is worth the time, effort and cost to restore.
How to Build a Firewood Rack
Keep your firewood stacked, off the ground and out of the rain with this easy-to-build firewood rack.
Does This Internet Hack for Hiding Screws Really Work?
Not sure how to hide ugly wood screws ? We tested this internet hack that claims to solve the problem...
What To Know About Poplar Wood
Wondering what you should know about poplar wood before using it for a woodworking project? A pro woodworker shares his...
