The Family Handyman | Do it Yourself Home Improvement: Home Repair

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28 Handy Hints for Removing Hard-to-Remove Stuff

From scratches to clogged drains to permanent marker and everything in between, these are our proven methods for removing even the toughest stuff.

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A Brilliant Use for a Staple Remover
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A Drier Basement with DRYLOK EXTREME
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Build an Emergency Kit
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Avoid Frozen Sump Pump Pipes
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How to Get Rid of Crickets
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If You’re Collecting Rain Water In These States, Watch Out! It Could Be Illegal

Storage & Organization

Clean Out the Junk Drawer with These 10 Amazing Tips

Our Ultimate Packing Tips for Moving Tricky Items

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20 Before and After Storage Photos That Will Inspire You to Get Organized

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Make Sure You Don’t Keep This One Thing In Your Junk Drawer

How to Make a Charging Station Using Stuff You Already Have

How to Make a Charging Station Using Stuff You Already Have

Wordless Workshop Extension Cord Storage

Smart Extension Cord Storage for Your Garage

How to Make a PVC Wine Rack

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15 Items That Get You Organized Like Marie Kondo

DIY Entryway Bench With Shoe Storage

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Is It Safe to Wash and Reuse Zip-Top Bags?

DIY Storage Bin Shelves You Can Build

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50 Things to Toss Out on Old Stuff Day

Marie Kondo’s One Condition of Keeping Items That Don’t “Spark Joy”

How to Dispose of (Almost) Everything

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Seth Wenig/AP/REX/Shutterstock (9769461bh) Marie Kondo poses for a picture during a media event in New York Marie Kondo, New York, USA - 11 Jul 2018

Marie Kondo’s Favorite Food Storage Container Is FLYING off the Shelves!

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10 Gift Ideas for the Left-Handed DIYer
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17 Things to Keep Within Reach in the Kitchen to Make Life Easier
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Best Baby Busy Board Ideas Ever
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Comfort or Clogs: The Ultimate Toilet Paper Dilemma
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11 Common Flowers That are Actually Dangerous for Pets
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How to Achieve Better Garage Lighting

Smart Homeowner

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8 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Squeaky Shoes

Why You Probably Shouldn’t Buy Your Cereal at Costco

22 Iconic TV Homes Everyone Remembers

22 Iconic TV Homes Everyone Remembers

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Here’s How to Toss Those Annoying Cables and Other Items From Your House

Advanced Garage Overhead Door Repairs

Advanced Garage Overhead Door Repairs

How to Tell if Your Technology is Spying on You

13 Smart Ways to Sell Your Home as Fast as Possible

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The 10 Things New Homeowners Spend the Most Money On

Remove Crayon Marks From Wall

28 Handy Hints for Removing Hard-to-Remove Stuff

Cheap Flooring Ideas: 10 Best Low-Cost Alternatives to Hardwood Flooring

17 Secrets IKEA Employees Won’t Tell You

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Getting Started with Home Security Cameras

Stacking Totes Lead

38 DIY Projects That Cost Less Than $100 to Create

Airbnbs Celebrities Have Stayed In—And You Can, Too

5 Secret Shopping Perks Only Costco Members Know About

5 Secret Shopping Perks Only Costco Members Know About

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51 DIY Demolition Tips You Need to Know
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80 Old Items Fantastically Fit for Repurposing
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5 Home Remedies to Remove a Splinter
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Garage Storage: Space-Saving Sliding Shelves
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33 Ways You Haven’t Tried to Remove Super Glue
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How to Wire a Finished Garage

Cleaning

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11 Carpet Cleaning Hacks All Homeowners Should Know

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How to Safely Clean Your Glass Stovetop

Printable Spring Cleaning Checklist for Your House

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Here’s How to Deep Clean Your Mattress

How to Get Rid of Skunk Smell

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How to Reduce 5 Common Household Allergens

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Super Easy Trick for Cleaning a Burnt Pan

11 Brilliant Ways to Use a Steam Cleaner at Home

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This Vacuuming Mistake Is Preventing Your Home From Getting Clean

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The 6 Best Ways to Clean a Wooden Cutting Board

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Why You Should Clean Your Keurig ASAP

13 Tricks to Remove Grease Stains

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7 Things You Should Never Clean with Vinegar

How to Get Rid of Smoke Smell in Your Car

15 Things You Should Never Put Down Your Garbage Disposal

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Automotive Fixes: Stop Repeat Failures on Radiator Fan Relays
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Antifreeze Flushing Tip
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Cheapskate DIY Picket Fence
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Black Flag® Spray Gets Rid of Ants-and Creepy Crawlers
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Build an Outdoor Table with Quikrete Countertop Mix
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Super-Simple Way to Cope Shoe Molding