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10 Best Auto Mechanic Tool Boxes

Mechanic toolboxes are not just for professional auto mechanics. A sturdy toolbox helps DIYers keep their prized tool collection handy and safe.

9 Best Rooftop and Hitch-Mounted Cargo Carriers of 2022

Adventure requires gear, and gear requires storage. Check out these best cargo carriers and decide which will work for your...


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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....


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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9 Best Garden Tool Organizers for Your Garage

Gardening season is in full swing, so if you don't have a good garden tool organizer in your garage or...

The Most Essential Products for New Homeowners

From cleaning supplies to tools, here's a list of everything you'll need for your new home.


Best Tool Storage and Transport Ideas From Pros

Pros reveal their favorite tried-and-true ways to haul and store tools. Check out these ingenious solutions and see which ones...

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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 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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Upgrade Your Garage With These Amazon Prime Day Deals

Clear your mind and your space with these discounted garage items during Amazon Prime Day.


11 Female DIYers Who Are Changing the Game

Women have carved out a powerful space for themselves in DIY. Find out more about just a few of our...

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.


12 Amazing Hardware Storage Containers for Your Workshop

When it comes to sorting and storing the nuts and bolts of your life, a hardware organizer will get the...


Seriously Cheap Magnetic Toolbox Labels

Stop the guesswork and know where everything is with magnetic toolbox labels.

Saturday Morning Workshop: How To Build An Adjustable Sawhorse

Add these ingenious, handy, adjustable sawhorses to your jobsite arsenal.


Easy Garage Storage Solutions

4 quick and simple DIY storage projects


No Toolbox? Here are 10 Alternatives That Really Work

You want to keep your tools organized, but with various jobs and tools for every task, keeping things in order...


Router Bit Storage

A hunk of 2-in. thick plastic foam makes a great permanent headquarters for router bits and collet wrenches. To drill


Tips for Tidy Outdoor Storage

Wouldn't it be nice to have all of your gardening tools and supplies organized and in a handy location? Read...


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21 Top Tool Storage Tips, Tricks and Ideas

DIYers tend to accumulate all kinds of tools for all kinds of projects. The key to staying efficient, though, is...

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Garden Tool Storage Ideas

The right garden tools make gardening easier for sure. But where do you store all those tools? And how do...


Storage: How to Store Clamps

Find the right clamp when you need it! Here's a great collection of tips for storing all the different kinds...


Storing Paint Cans

No more crusty rims after learn this tip on how to store paint


Wrench Storage Project

Keep your wrenches and sockets straight


Organizing a Tool Belt

A $30 tool belt, organized with the proper tools, allows you to work faster with better results.