![](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/home-veranda-exterior-with-front-door-GettyImages-451041033_KSedit_FT.jpg?resize=768%2C768)
What is a Veranda on a House, and What Makes it Different?
If you're looking to upgrade your space, a veranda might just be the best option.
![](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/FHMA24_6-Best-Pocket-Hole-Jig_Morgan-Chaney-for-FHM_01_PKedit_FT-e1721746895389.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
6 Best Pocket-Hole Jigs, Tested and Reviewed by a DIYer
Which pocket-hole jig is right for your project? From luxury to beginner options, this DIYer tested them all—here are the...
![](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/FHMA24_Yeti-French-Press_Anthony-OReilly-for-Family-Handyman_01_YVedit-Sq.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
Yeti French Press Review: A Coffee Connoisseur Gives Us Their Opinion
Can the same people who make water bottles and coolers succeed in the coffee world? A coffee connoisseur tested the...
![](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/How-to-Install-a-Vapor-Barrier-in-a-Crawlspace_GettyImages-1353952339_YVedit-e1719998019382.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
![Tout icon](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/plugins/pup-video/images/play-icon.png)
How to Install a Vapor Barrier in a Crawlspace
Use plastic sheeting to control moisture in your crawlspace.
![](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/FHM_Laundry-Chute_Carrie-Peterson-Family-Handyman_01_KSedit_FT-SQ.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
What Happened to Laundry Chutes?
Laundry chutes might not be necessary, but these dirty textile transporters can be practical additions, provided you get the installation...
![](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/FHMA24_6-Best-Electric-Pruning-Shears-Tested-and-Reviewed_Pamela-Bondurant_SSedit_07-e1719483285292.jpg?resize=768%2C768)
6 Best Electric Pruning Shears, Tested and Reviewed
We tested six electric pruning shears to help buyers like you decide what is worth your investment (and what isn't).
![](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/How-To-Improve-Attic-Ventilation-For-Your-Home_FH04JUN_03348_025_FT_PKedit-e1719242620986.jpg?resize=768%2C768)
![Tout icon](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/plugins/pup-video/images/play-icon.png)
How To Improve Attic Ventilation For Your Home
Explore ways to enhance attic ventilation.
![](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Flushing-the-toilet_A-strong-whirlpool-of-water-in-the-toilet-GettyImages-1445133979_KSedit_FT-e1718974091842.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
![Tout icon](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/plugins/pup-video/images/play-icon.png)
10 Reasons Why Your Toilet Won’t Flush
The toilet is arguably the most important fixture in any home. Failure to flush can be a nuisance, but fortunately,...
![](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/The-8-Best-Cooling-Bed-Sheets-of-2024-Tested-and-Reviewed_FT_SSedit-1.gif?resize=568%2C568)
The 8 Best Cooling Bed Sheets of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
We tested the best luxury cooling sheets to see which are truly worth the money.
![](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/5-Best-TV-Stands-Thatll-Stand-the-Test-of-Time_FT_Carolone-Lubinsky_Caroline-Stanko_Madi-Koetting_PKedit_gif.gif?resize=568%2C568)
5 Best TV Stands That’ll Stand the Test of Time, Tested and Reviewed
Our shopping editors tested five TV stands that will look good for years to come.
![](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/9-Cozy-Screened-In-Porch-Ideas_FT-1-1.gif?resize=568%2C568)
9 Cozy Screened-In Porch Ideas
Extend your pest-free outdoor entertaining space with these homey screened-in porch ideas.
![](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FHMA24_Gladiator-Refrigerator_Anthony-O-Reilly-for-Family-Handyman_01_KSedit_FT.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
I Tried the Gladiator Refrigerator in My Garage, and Here Are My Unfiltered Thoughts
Is the Gladiator Refrigerator the best choice for a garage fridge? One homeowner tested it, and he has thoughts.
![](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FHMA24_Oneida-Air-Systems-Dust-Deputy_Erin-Law-Photography-Courtesy-Cathy-Harms_01_KSedit.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
Oneida Dust Deputy Review: Tested by a Professional Woodworker
Tired of costly shop vac filters and reduced suction power? I tested the Oneida Dust Deputy—here's why you need one...
![](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/GettyImages-916044360.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Garage Door?
A smoothly operating garage door makes life a lot more carefree. Here's what to budget for one, and other key...
![](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fix-a-Stuck-Washing-Machine-Hose_FH10NOV_513_06_032_YVedit_FT.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
![Tout icon](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/plugins/pup-video/images/play-icon.png)
Rusty Washing Machine Hose Got You Stuck? Here’s the Easiest Way to Remove it
You'll have those rusty hoses off in just a few minutes.
![](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FH09FEB_495_51_118-Closet-Storage-System-JVedit.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
11 Tips For Buying and Assembling a Closet Storage System
Ready-made storage components make organizing your closet simple and inexpensive. This article compares features of three different systems and explains...
![](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Streamline-Modular-Kitchen-Organization-ecomm-westelm.com_.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
These 6 Hanging Pot Rack Ideas Create Storage and Organization
When it comes to storing your pots and pans, sometimes the best solutions are the simplest. These hanging pot racks...
![](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/How-To-Clean-a-Dishwasher-Filter-and-Spray-Arm_FHMVS24_PK_03_22_CleanDishwasherFilterAndSprayArms_LEDE.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
![Tout icon](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/plugins/pup-video/images/play-icon.png)
How To Clean a Dishwasher Filter and Spray Arm
Clogged spray arms and infrequent dishwasher filter cleaning can lead to poor performance and costly repairs.
![](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/How-to-Remove-a-Toilet_FHMVS23_MF_12_04_RemoveToilet_6_YVedit_FT.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
![Tout icon](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/plugins/pup-video/images/play-icon.png)
How To Remove a Toilet the Right Way
Taking out a toilet is a simple and straightforward process. Here are the steps to follow.
![](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/10-Tips-for-Installing-Pull-Out-Pantry-Shelves_FH10JUN_509_00_020_KSedit_FT.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
![Tout icon](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/plugins/pup-video/images/play-icon.png)
10 Tips for Installing Pull Out Pantry Shelves
Pull out shelves changed my life—and pull out drawers for cabinets will change yours, too!
![](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/How-to-Use-a-Garbage-Disposal-Reset-Button_FT_Graphic.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
![Tout icon](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/plugins/pup-video/images/play-icon.png)
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.
![](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/GettyImages-1161730086-How-to-Safely-Remove-Glass-In-a-Garbage-Disposal-JVedit.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
How to Safely Remove Glass In a Garbage Disposal
Prevent breakages, blockages and injuries with these pro tips for removing glass in garbage disposals.
![](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Why-Is-My-Garbage-Disposal-Humming-_GettyImages-461899345_YVedit.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
Why Is My Garbage Disposal Humming?
Discover reasons behind your humming, yet inactive garbage disposal with this troubleshooting guide.
![](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FH06JAU_470_05_013-exhuast-fan-JVedit.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
Inline Exhaust Fans: How to Use Them to Vent Multiple Bathrooms
Add one attic fan to vent multiple bathrooms.
![](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TOHA24_Midea-Dehumidifier_Anthony-OReilly-for-Family-Handyman_01_YVedit.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
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...
![Magazine Cover](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tfhcover-2.jpeg)
![](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/extracting-water-from-the-carpet-using-a-water-extractor-GettyImages-1493465642.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
![Tout icon](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/plugins/pup-video/images/play-icon.png)
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...
![](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/5-Best-Dishwasher-Brands-to-Invest-In_ecomm_via-homedepot.com_.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
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...
![](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FHMA24_Frigidaire-Dehumidifier_Deane-Biermeier-for-Family-Handyman_01_YVedit.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
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...
![](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/How-To-Make-Your-Own-Laundry-Detergent-and-Other-Laundry-Essentials_FHMVS23_MR_12_12_23_LaundryDetergent_4.jpg?resize=568%2C568)
![Tout icon](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/plugins/pup-video/images/play-icon.png)
How To Make Your Own Laundry Detergent and Other Laundry Essentials
Get rid of harsh chemicals by making your own DIY laundry detergent, fabric softener, and dryer sheets.
![](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/10-Best-Box-Mattresses-of-2024_KATIE-BANDURSKI_MEGAN-WOOD_FT.gif?resize=568%2C568)
9 Best Box Mattresses of 2024, Editor Tested and Reviewed
Our editors and products testers selected the best mattress in a box for every type of sleeper
![](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/How-To-Remove-a-Stopper-From-the-Bathroom-Sink_FT.gif?resize=568%2C568)
![Tout icon](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/plugins/pup-video/images/play-icon.png)
How To Remove a Stopper From the Bathroom Sink
Do you have a stuck or malfunctioning sink stopper? We walk you through the types of stoppers and how to...