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    Rooms of the Home

    Make every room of your home reflect your personal style and aesthetic preference with all the best ideas, designs and common repairs.

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    The Scientific Reason Why Cleaning and Organizing Is Good for You

    Organizing your space doesn't just feel good — it does your body good, too. Here's why cleaning is good for your health.
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    We Tried Benjamin Moore’s 2021 Paint Color of the Year

    Aegean Teal caught the attention of our team here at Family Handyman. Here's why we...
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    How DIY Projects Are Helping People Through the Pandemic

    The skills DIYers are using and learning during the pandemic come with benefits far greater...

    Parts of Your Home Prone to the Most Winter Weather Damage

    Knowing where your home is most vulnerable and taking precautions can save you thousands of...

    Vintage Family Handyman Covers from the ‘70s

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

    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...

    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...

    21 Things Every Homeowner Needs to Know

    While rewarding, being a homeowner can be costly and frustrating if you're not in the...
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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...

    Flooring Ideas for the Bedroom

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

    Comparing Flat Roof Vents and Turbine Vents

    Is one type better than the other?

    How to Frame a Gabled Dormer

    A gabled roof looks great from the outside and adds space and light inside.

    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...