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    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.


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    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...

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    How to Make a Simple Coat Rack

    Take advantage of a free afternoon in the woodshop to create this timeless, Craftsman-style coat
    rack.


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    How to Make Simple Mortise and Tenon Joints

    A guide to mortise and tenon joinery, a core technique

    The Cutting-Edge Tool Your Lawn Needs: Ego String Trimmer

    Tired of replacing your trimmer's line? Grab the Ego String Trimmer with Powerload, which makes switching the string as easy...


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    How to Make DIY Wood Chess Pieces

    Put your own spin on a classic game.


    Electric vs. Hydronic Radiant Floor Heating Systems

    Heated floors are luxurious and affordable. We'll tell you how to select the best floor-warming system for your home.


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    What To Know About Vintage Tiles

    For many homeowners, vintage tile is a prized, yet challenging aspect of their home's design. Here's what to know about...

    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.


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    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...

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    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.


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    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...


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    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...