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    Automotive

    Whether you have a car, motorcycle or truck, keep your vehicle running smooth and looking good with these helpful auto repair and paint job tips, projects and products.

    12 Automotive Handy Hints

    Working on a vehicle can be intimidating for non-mechanic types, but some tasks are very...

    Spray Silicone Lubricant on Wiper Blades

    We’ve all experienced screeching windshield wiper blades while driving, especially folks that live regions with...

    Rain-X in Snowthrower Chute

    When snow season comes around again, I like to give my snowthrower a tune-up, and...

    Pipe Insulation Car Hack

    I cut foam pipe insulation to the length of the gaps, and then I wedged...

    10 Things to Keep Your Electric or Hybrid Car in Good Shape for the Winter

    Don't let old man winter catch you off guard. Keep your hybrid/electric car running smoothly...

    Reader Project: ’39 Ford Gets Rebuilt and Upgraded

    When Dave Cobb first set eyes on this ’39 Ford, it was under dim, flickering light...

    11 Tips for Keeping a Clean Car

    Keeping your car clean can be difficult. There are dirt roads, messy trees, pet hair...

    6 Critical Places to Lubricate Your Car Before Winter

    When cold weather is right around the corner, that's the time to get your car...

    Reader Project: Backseat Drivers Wanted

    Greg Gerwitz runs an old-fashioned, family-owned auto repair shop. And here’s one of his family...

    Reader Project: Cabin on Wheels

    Ever since high school, Adam Fisher dreamed of turning a school bus into a “hunting and...

    10 Best Practices for Cold Weather and Winter Driving

    When cold weather approaches, prepare yourself for cold weather and winter driving with some of...

    How to Fix a Twisted Key

    Clamp the key in a vise with the twisted end pointing up. Then use pliers...

    14 Ways to Get Your Car Ready for Winter

    Vehicle safety is important during winter weather conditions, especially if you have to drive on...

    Must-Know Garage Storage Tips for Weekend Mechanics

    Whether your garage could be confused with a Nascar trailer or you just like to...

    Breaker Bar for Every Car

    Add a length of pipe to turn a short lug wrench into a longer lug...

    Learn how to fix an automotive dent from 3M and Chip Foose

    Chip Foose is a world famous car renovation expert and the host of Velocity TV’s...
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    How to Check Transmission Fluid

    The Family Handyman automotive expert, Rick Muscoplat, will show you how to check your transmission...
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    How to Sharpen a Lawn Mower Blade

    A sharp lawn mower blade will help keep your grass healthy.
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    How to Buy the Right Ball Mount For Safe Towing

    In order to tow a trailer safely, the tongue must be level with the road.
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    When to Replace Trailer Tires

    You see trailers broken down on the side of the road all the time.

    8 Mechanic’s Tool Tips for DIYers

    It's not only about having the right tools. These tool tips can show you when,...

    Hack Your Car Top Carrier: Loading Tips and Safety Smarts

    Getting building materials home from the lumberyard or home center is easy if you own...

    Upgrade Your Motorcycle Safety Gear

    We talked to helmet, glove, boot and clothing gear manufacturers to get the scoop on...

    Fix a Flat Survival Guide

    Got a flat tire? You'll survive.

    What to do If

    Expert advice on what to do if a dashboard warning light appears, plus how to...