How to Install an Egress Window
Adding a code compliant egress window makes a brighter, safer basement.
Try This Hack for Building an Inexpensive Glass Panel Door
Make a glass panel door yourself without breaking the bank.
How To Clean Fireplace Brick
Keep your brick fireplace functioning well and looking good inside and out with these tips for how to clean fireplace...
How to Decorate a Fireplace Mantel for Thanksgiving
Make your home extra cozy this Thanksgiving. Here are our top tips for beautiful mantel decor.
How to Stack and Store Firewood
Want to keep your firewood organized and dry? Here's how.
How to Clean Window Screens
Screen Cleaning Made Easy
Tips for Hiring a Termite Exterminator
They'll crunch and they'll munch and they'll chew your house down! Here's how to work with an exterminator to battle...
What to Do Within the First Year After Moving Into Your New Home
When you move into your new home, there are a number of cleaning tasks, basic projects and upgrades to consider....
How to Clean Carpets Without a Machine
Want to clean your carpet but hate those bulky machines? Follow these DIY cleaning tips and methods to learn how...
How to Use and When to Replace Roof Tarps
Roof tarps are only temporary solutions, so make sure you install them properly and don't leave them on past their...
The Getaway
The Family Handyman Getaway is an ambitious project that redefines what it means to build a cabin. Our team of...
DIY Home Inspection Tools
Spot expensive problems before you make an offer on a new home
Prevent Frozen Pipes With Insulation and Warm Air
Rigid insulation is the key
Save Money With Home Energy Audit
Find out where you're losing energy—and what you can do to stop it
Repair a Doorbell: Fix a Dead or Broken Doorbell
Finding the culprit takes some detective work.
How to Insulate a House
Do it right to save $$, stay warm
How to Paint Concrete Floors
Transform your concrete basement or garage floor with a fresh coat of paint.
14 Inexpensive DIY Valentine Wreaths for Your Front Door
Welcome visitors to your home this Valentine's Day with a festive wreath. Get out the craft supplies and try one...
15 Valentine Gifts Made With Scrabble Tiles
If you're looking for a meaningful Valentine's gift this year, try getting creative with some Scrabble tiles. If you don't...
20 Home Renovations That Instantly Increase Your Home Value
These are the top renovations that increase home value. Some are easy and inexpensive updates that you can do over...
Why You Should Use Toothpaste to Hang a Picture
Hanging picture frames exactly where you want them can be frustrating. To get them spot-on the first time, put a...
Riveting Picture Hanger
Here’s a better way to hang pictures and other light items on drywall.
How to Clean Inside Car Windows
Follow these steps to clean glass on the inside and get rid of fingerprints, smudges and the dust generated by...
12 Best Home Improvement Projects Under $100
A little can go a long way when it comes to home improvements. For just $100 you can make some...
The Easiest Way to Hang A Gallery Wall
Learn how to create a gallery wall with these simple steps.
How to Remove Just About Anything From Carpet
From simple to extreme, these solutions will help you get rid of almost every carpet stain you may encounter at...
How to Never Scrape Your Windshield Again
Winter can be harsh. Not only is there all the snow blowing and shoveling, but scraping your car windshield can...
How to Paint a Room
Read on as we walk you through all the steps, from choosing the paint to cleaning up when you're done.
Pro Tips for Basement Finishing
These are great tips on how to solve many of the problems you're likely to encounter when working on your...
Garage Floor Resurfacing: Fix a Pitted Garage Floor
Special concrete resurfacers will make a concrete floor look like new
