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Family Handyman Approved: Genie Wall Mount Garage Door Opener

This wall-mounted garage door opener provides great functionality without sacrificing style.

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Pros and Cons of Attic Insulation Types

What’s the best attic insulation? That depends on your definition of “best”. An expert home inspector goes through which


Save Money With Home Energy Audit

Find out where you're losing energy—and what you can do to stop it


The Pros and Cons to Renovating an Old House

The pros and cons of renovating an old house


10 Hazards You Haven’t Thought of at Home

Learn more about the hazards you haven't thought of at home

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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...


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10 Home Projects You Should Always Hire a Pro For

For all but the most advanced DIYers, there are some home improvement projects that just aren't worth the money, time...

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...


Pros and Cons of Various Tile Backers

Learn the pros and cons of various tile substrate products so you know which to pick for your next project.


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26 Things That Changed DIY Forever

Innovations that improved home improvement.

Build a Faux Stone Accent Wall

Create a gorgeous stone veneer accent wall. We'll show you how, step by step.