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Keep the house up to date and in-season with a wide array of home improvement topics and ideas.
How to Make Solar-Powered House Numbers
Your dinner guests will never miss your house again once you install these solar-powered house numbers.
IKEA’s Furniture Buy Back Program Launches Abroad Before Black Friday
IKEA's new international buy back program gives furniture a second life while reducing landfill waste. It's not available in the...
How to Make a DIY Dog House
Your dog will love it. And so will you.
Transform an Old Crate into a Stylish Side Table
Get the step-by-step guide on this simple design that doesn’t sacrifice style or storage space
Perfect Patio Chairs
A classic design, reinvented for comfort and easy building
16 Tips to Get the Best Plywood for Your Buck
16 money-saving plywood tips to help you build better cabinets and furniture. Check out our best tips for getting your...
How to Build an Outdoor Storage Bench
At first glance, this bench may look like a complex project. But take a closer look and you’ll see that...
Saturday Morning Workshop: How To Build Hexagon Shelves
Build these modern shelves to spice up your living space and add a bit of storage.
DIY Picture Frame With Mitered Corners
Watch this video and learn how to make do it yourself picture frames with eight flawless mitered corners in less...
Saturday Morning Workshop: How To Build An Adjustable Sawhorse
Add these ingenious, handy, adjustable sawhorses to your jobsite arsenal.
15 Adirondack Chairs You Have to See to Believe
Nothing says easy outdoor living like the iconic Adirondack chair. With its wide arms, spacious low-slung seat, slanted back and...
How to Build an Outdoor Storage Bench
Elegant outside, enormous space inside!
DIY Entryway Bench With Shoe Storage
Build the perfect little shoe bench for your entryway
The Best Shoe Storage Bench for Your Entryway
If shoes are taking over your entryway, it's time to do something! A shoe storage bench is a simple, double-duty...
Saturday Morning Workshop: How to Build Stacking Totes
Have a couple of hours free this weekend? Build these stacking totes using 1/2-in. plywood for an inexpensive and very...
Saturday Morning Workshop: How To Build Speaker Stands
Build these custom speaker stands, and learn a simple angle-finding technique in the process.
Saturday Morning Workshop: How To Build A Collapsible Dog Ramp
This simple dog ramp collapses down to a compact size that fits easily under a bed or sofa or inside...
Saturday Morning Workshop: How To Build A Nelson Platform Bench
This is a classic mid-century modern bench design that you can buy for about $1,200 or build in one day...
The Top 7 Reasons Why Pallet Creations are So Out
You may like the look of furniture and home decor made from pallets, but once you know more about that...
How to Make an Industrial Serving Tray
The industrial style became popular when urban pioneers began converting old warehouses and factories into living spaces and offices. Characterized...
Power Tool Caddy
This plywood box with casters makes a perfect stand for small power tools such as jointers, table saws and drill presses....
Saturday Morning Workshop: How To Build A Key Hanger With Reclaimed Wood
Spice up your entryway by creating this rustic key hanger using reclaimed wood. The whole project takes about an hour...
Saturday Morning Workshop: How To Build a Floating Shelf with Secret Drawer
Learn how to make this sleek, modern floating shelf with a secret hiding place for your valuables.
Bargain-Basement Bench Dogs
Build this bench dog to make it easy to hold and work on flat and irregularly shaped project parts. Just...
Simple Step Stool
This DIY step stool is an easy woodworking project which takes minimal effort to create a beautiful piece.
Classic Bookcase
Build this timeless bookcase and Learn the ins and outs of using a router table for advanced woodworking techniques.
16 Reader Projects from The Family Handyman
We love seeing your versions of projects from The Family Handyman—so we’re showing them off! The following 16 reader projects...
Home Remodeling Tips: Remodeling Your Ranch Home
Open up cramped spaces by expanding a small kitchen
DIY Mudroom Storage Cubby Plans
Cure back-door chaos!