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8 Essential Tools to Maximize Cable Management in Your Home
There are a lot of miscellaneous wires and cables in modern homes. Here are the best tools you can use to keep them out of sight, out of mind.
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5 Best Electric Composters to Turn Food Into Fertilizer
Convert food waste into nutrient-rich soil with the best electric composters.
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How To Replace a Toilet Seat
A toilet seat replacement is an easy way to enhance the look and feel of your bathroom. Here are the...
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Alex “Mr. Build It” Mazhukhin’s Home Is a Stunning Reflection of Personal Labor—and Love for Family
The editors at Family Handyman were lucky enough to get a tour of Mr. Build It’s newly rehabbed home on...
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How to Use a Garbage Disposal Reset Button
Learn how the red reset button on garbage disposals helps prevent overloading and overheating when your unit malfunctions.
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What Are Water Hammer Arrestors?
Silence your noisy, rattling water pipes by installing a water hammer arrestor.
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How to Safely Remove Glass In a Garbage Disposal
Prevent breakages, blockages and injuries with these pro tips for removing glass in garbage disposals.
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Why Is My Garbage Disposal Humming?
Discover reasons behind your humming, yet inactive garbage disposal with this troubleshooting guide.
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GFCI vs. AFCI Outlets: What’s the Difference?
Confused about these important safety devices? An electrician explains the difference.
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Inline Exhaust Fans: How to Use Them to Vent Multiple Bathrooms
Add one attic fan to vent multiple bathrooms.
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Installing a New Sink: 11 Things to Watch Out For
Common problems that could turn your project into a nightmare—and how to avoid them
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Midea Dehumidifier Review: A Game Changer in North Carolina Humidity
The Midea dehumidifier helped this native northerner survive the humid summers months in the South. Here's why I recommend it...
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What Should You Do If Your Basement Carpet Gets Wet?
A wet carpet in a flooded basement may be salvageable, depending on the water source, but you have to work...
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How You Can Mount Lights on Vinyl Siding
Mounting blocks make installing a light fixture on your vinyl siding easy and worry-free.
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9 Above Ground Pool Deck Ideas
Elevate both the style and the function of your pool area with these above ground pool deck ideas.
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How To Stabilize a Bookcase on Carpeting?
Three simple ways to anchor your bookcase and keep it from tipping.
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What Is Joint Compound and How Do You Choose the Right One?
Confused about which joint compound you should buy for your DIY project? Here's what you need to know.
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8 Things You Can Do to Help Avoid Refrigerator Repairs
These maintenance steps will prevent most refrigerator breakdowns.
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What Should You Do If Your Ceiling Is Sagging?
Sagging in a ceiling may be caused by undersized drywall. You can either replace it or build the ceiling out.
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9 Simple Kitchen Cabinet Repairs You Can DIY
Are you bugged by kitchen cabinets that don’t work quite right? Broken latches, loose door hinges, sticking drawers—are they driving...
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How to Choose Carpet
Understand your options before you invest.
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How To Build Modern Barn Doors for Your Home
Check out this modern take on sliding barn doors from At Home with Family Handyman personality Mr. Build It.
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Apron Sink vs. Farmhouse Sink: What’s the Difference?
Learn the differences between these two sink types.
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How Do You Remove Tough Stains from Vinyl Flooring?
Clean up problem stains faster and easier with these expert tips.
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5 Best Dishwasher Brands to Invest In, According to Experts
Our appliance experts came together to find the best dishwasher brand for those looking for a reliable machine. See their other...
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Should I Replace My Roof? Here’s What to Consider
A roof replacement is an expensive proposition, and you might not need one. Here's how to tell when a less...
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Review: I Tried the Frigidaire Dehumidifier to Control Humidity in My Basement
I tested the Frigidaire Dehumidifier and kept it to use in my own basement to help control humidity for woodworking...
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12 Drop Ceiling Installation Tips from a Pro
A veteran drop ceiling installer shares his secrets for installing drop ceiling tiles yourself.