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    Try This Hack for Building an Inexpensive Glass Panel Door

    Make a glass panel door yourself without breaking the bank.

    How to Build a DIY Radiator Cover

    Give your old-fashioned radiators some style. It's really not that hard, even if you're new to DIY. We'll show you...


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    How to Clean Corroded Battery Terminals

    Car battery maintenance is an important part of keeping your vehicle running smoothly. Here's everything you need to know.


    How to Make a DIY Storage Ottoman

    Build this footstool and gain a perfect place to stow your stuff.


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    How to Winterize a Sprinkler System

    Sprinkler systems need to have all the water blown out of them before the winter freeze. If you have an...

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    How To Find Affordable Lumber

    Most DIYers suffered severe sticker shock at lumber prices during the pandemic. Here are six tips to help you find...


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    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....

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    What to Consider When Preparing Your Site for a Build

    Before you can start building a cabin or home, you need to prepare the site. Here are the steps for...


    How to Customize Garage Cabinets for More Storage

    Our garages are multitaskers. Vehicle storage, workshop, tool organizer and hangout space for friends and family. For this garage to...


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    10 Best Plants for Hydroponic Gardens

    How does your garden grow? To its max potential, if you choose the easiest and best plants for hydroponics.


    How to DIY Laundry Shelves

    Convert your dreary basement laundry into a functional, organized and finished workspace.

    How to Make Solar-Powered House Numbers

    Your dinner guests will never miss your house again once you install these solar-powered house numbers.


    DIY Home Inspection Tools

    Spot expensive problems before you make an offer on a new home


    How to Paint Concrete Floors

    Transform your concrete basement or garage floor with a fresh coat of paint.


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    14 Steel Wool Uses and Applications

    Steel wool pads can be used for a lot of things around the home. Check out some of our favorite...


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    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...

    How to Make a Simple DIY Jewelry Box

    Need a DIY idea for Valentine's Day? We've got you covered.


    Compare All the Paint Colors of the Year for 2023

    All there is to know and love about this year's crop of paint Colors of the Year, plus ideas on...


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    Vintage Family Handyman Project from 1970: How to Build a Trash Compressor

    To celebrate Family Handyman's 70th anniversary, we're sharing some projects from past issues, all the way back to our first...


    How to Install an Outdoor Security Camera

    We'll walk you through the simple DIY and tech involved.


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    20 Bad Auto Habits Your Mechanic Wants You to Stop Doing

    Keep your mechanic happy by not doing these things to your vehicle.


    How to Winterize and Store Garden Hoses

    With old man winter knocking on the door, time to reel in that garden hose. Here are a few tips...


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    How to Build a 2-in-1 Coffee/Dining Table

    A coffee table that becomes a dining table or a...


    How to Use a Leaf Blower

    Clean up your yard safely and efficiently. Read on to learn how.

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    Why Isn’t My Car AC Blowing Cold Air?

    You're stuck in traffic on a hot day and warm air is coming from the vents. Not good. Here's why...


    How to Increase Storage Space In Your Bathroom

    Turn unused bathroom space into a hidden yet functional cabinet. 


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    How to Build a Mechanized Storage Lift In Your Garage

    A high shelf that automatically lowers with the push of a button.


    8 Kirkland Items You Probably Shouldn’t Be Buying at Costco

    You'll probably find better deals on paper products elsewhere.


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    10 Secret Kitchen Ingredients That Can Help Your Garden Grow

    These common kitchen pantry ingredients will bring new life and color to your garden.


    How to Build a Drywall Arch

    Using drywall and Masonite to create a curved doorway.