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...
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.
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...
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...
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....
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.Â
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.
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.