Parts of the House

The icicles hanging from your eaves and gutters last year may be a faint memory...

Dim to pitch-black: Here's our roundup of the best blackout curtains for blocking out light...

Consistent maintenance of your drain-cleaning equipment reduces effort on site and prolongs its useful lifespan.

Take action before the first snow to keep your roof in good condition.

All the trim basics from start to finish, plus a clever way to get those...

Get the tape coat just right and you're sure to have smooth drywall joints

The right fireplace accessories and tools will help you build and maintain a safe and...

Discover hidden storage space in your walls with these two built-in shelf projects.

Family Handyman has always taken great pride in teaching readers to DIY through step-by-step projects....

To celebrate Family Handyman's 70th anniversary, take a look back at these vintage Family Handyman...

A broken storm window can be dangerous and inefficient, but is it a DIY project?...

You're ready to buy storm windows, but what kind? Interior or exterior? Budget or top-of-the-line?...

Replace a load bearing wall with a microlam beam to create a bigger room.

Innovations that improved home improvement.

A retro home design trend born in the 50's is making an unexpected comeback in...

A home's foundation will crack over time. Knowing the difference between which cracks are OK...

There’s an art to removing trim. Learn how to salvage the trim you want, while...

From dull and dated to modern masterpiece in one weekend.

If noises from your chimney have you wondering what's going on in there, you could...

Storm doors help protect your exterior doors from the elements and add light, ventilation and...

Cleaning tips for a wood-burning fireplace chimney.

Turn a blank wall into a showpiece that transforms the entire room!

Stop drafts cold at electrical boxes with these easy foam outlet insulation tips.

Restore your garage door bottom seal by installing new weather seals, replacing rotted trim and...