How to Pressure Wash Your Car
Here's how to pressure wash your car without damaging it.
How to Clean Window Screens
Screen Cleaning Made Easy
Gas vs. Electric: Which Fireplace Is Best for Your Home?
Choosing between gas and electric fireplaces can be tricky. We'll run down their pros and cons to help you decide...
Best Places to Find Moving Boxes for Cheap (or Free)
Need some moving boxes? Here are some places you can get them for little or no money at all.
50 Unusual Cleaning Solutions That Actually Work
Ever use Coca-Cola to clean oil stains in your garage? It works! Check out 49 more unusual yet effective cleaning...
If You Know These Things You’re a Genius Homeowner
...and if you don't, now you do!
5 Lessons We Learned While Building a Deck
When you build a deck from the ground up, you're going to learn some things. Here are some of the...
11 Design Rules You Should Never Break
If you're looking to transform the look of a room or your entire home, it can be difficult to get...
10 Houses that Actually Produce More Energy than They Consume
Imagine never having to pay a utility bill again. The energy efficiency of these unique homes actually creates a power...
Ways to Recycle and Reuse Plastic Grocery Bags
Just a fraction of the plastic bags produced in the United States end up getting properly recycled. Here are some...
What to Know About Building a Cabin or Second House
Here's a guide that offers helpful information and important considerations on building your dream vacation home.
What to Know About Building a House
There are different phases to building a house: planning, design, the actual build itself, as well as décor — all...
The Family Handyman Getaway Blueprint
Want to see the blueprints and sketches of our Getaway dream cabin? Explore how the Family Handyman team first envisioned...
The Getaway
The Family Handyman Getaway is an ambitious project that redefines what it means to build a cabin. Our team of...
16 Hydrogen Peroxide Uses You Never Knew About
Keep a bottle of hydrogen peroxide in every room of your house to whiten teeth, clean mirrors, prevent stains and...
New Homeowner’s Guide
From making an offer on your dream home to navigating your first year of DIY home repairs, the experts at...
12 Fabulous DIY Projects Costing Less Than $50
When you're feeling a little strapped for cash, there's no need to completely hold back on your DIY projects. Check...
What’s Wrong With This Picture? Plus a Trick Question
We’ll show you the problem—and the fix.
The Ultimate Age-Appropriate Chore Chart for Kids
Use this chore chart for kids to get youngsters of any age on board with helping out around the house.
10 Things to Know About Swedish Death Cleaning
Yes, the name Swedish Death Cleaning is off-putting but it's kind of meant to jar you into action to decrease...
Heat-Related Safety Guides
Check out these resources for making your construction site heat-stress free.
Decking That Doesn’t Burn
Don't build a deck you can't walk on during the hot summer months
45 Weird Home Improvement Terms All DIYers Should Know
What the heck are space balls? If you’re updating your kitchen soon, you best find out! Learn about this and...
Electrical Questions Answered By An Electrical Inspector
Everything you wanted to know about breaker panels and more. A veteran electrical inspector answers your questions.
Fact or Fiction: Is Cheese the Best Bait for Mice?
It may seem natural to bait mouse traps with cheese, but experts say you'll have better luck luring your resident...
25 Hidden iPhone Hacks You Never Knew About
From charging the battery faster to taking a hands-free photo, these are the secret iPhone hacks you'll wish you knew...
How to Make a Simple DIY Jewelry Box
Need a DIY idea for Valentine's Day? We've got you covered.
How To Flock a Christmas Tree
Make your Christmas tree look like it was plucked straight out of a winter wonderland with these easy flocking techniques.
20 Bad Auto Habits Your Mechanic Wants You to Stop Doing
Keep your mechanic happy by not doing these things to your vehicle.
