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    Parts of the House

    Keep each area of your house interesting and unique by choosing the right materials, theme and aesthetic.

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    Vintage Family Handyman Covers from the ‘70s

    To celebrate Family Handyman's 70th anniversary, take a look back at these vintage Family Handyman covers from the 1970's.

    How to Install a Load-Bearing Beam

    Replace a load bearing wall with a microlam beam to create a bigger room.
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    Vintage Family Handyman Project: Modernizing a Fireplace (Then and Now)

    In honor of our 70th anniversary, we recreated one of our earliest projects.

    An Expert Guide to Framing Basement Walls

    A poor framing job can bring a whole mess of problems, so we asked a...
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    How to Clean Grout in Your Kitchen with a Surprising (and Cheap) Ingredient

    From your floor to your backsplash, removing gunky buildup between tiles is easier than you...

    12 Kitchen Items Under $25 We’re Buying From The Home Depot’s Huge Fall Sale

    The Home Depot is having a huge sale. Here's what we're buying for our kitchens.
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    How to Repair a Gas Fire Pit

    How to inspect and fix your gas fire pit.
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    Your Guide to Winterizing Everything

    From cars, boats and lawn mowers to pools, gutters and grills. Here's how to winterize...
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    How to Finish, Frame, and Insulate a Basement

    With special framing and insulating techniques, your basement can be as comfortable as any other...
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    Best Types of Flooring for Your Basement

    Looking to install flooring in your basement? Choose one of these five basement-friendly flooring options...
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    100 Incredible Projects By DIYers Like You

    From unique accent walls to crazy automotive creations, these real-life projects are as interesting and...
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    What to Know About Attic Ladders

    Do you have unused storage space in your attic? Install an attic ladder to reclaim...
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    10 Ways to Decorate Your Home with Contact Paper

    Tired of that drab looking bookshelf? Maybe your home office desk needs a bit of...

    Flooring Ideas for the Bedroom

    These bedroom flooring ideas help you decide what flooring is best for your bedroom.

    Today’s Bathroom Tile Trends

    Tile is an affordable way to add value to your home. If you're planning a...

    Comparing Flat Roof Vents and Turbine Vents

    Is one type better than the other?

    Which Exterior Renovation Adds the Most Value to a House?

    Not all exterior renovation projects are created equal. These are the ones that add the...

    Electrical Wire and Cable Basics

    Everything you wanted to know about electrical wires and cables.

    Working With Metal-Clad (MC) Cable

    MC cable is easier to work with than rigid conduit and offers protection from fire,...

    7 Reasons to Rethink Buying Appliances at Superstores

    When you decide to buy a new washing machine, fridge or power tool, it may...
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    Saving Energy: Blown in Insulation in the Attic

    Save $1,000 on labor and cut your heating bills with blown in attic insulation.

    5 Most Common Caulking Mistakes

    When the time comes for you to pick up that caulking gun and seal a...
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    Best Kitchen Backsplash Ideas For Dark Cabinets

    Looking for the best kitchen backsplash ideas for dark cabinets? These are our recommendations.