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    1-Hour Project: How to Build a Cedar Bath Mat

    I saw a cedar mat like this online for $35 and thought, “Hey, I can make a better one for less.” You can...


    15 Pinterest Kitchen Trends You’re Going to Regret

    They may look appealing in your feed, but these kitchen trends will date your renovation quicker than you can say...


    How to DIY an Overhead Garage Storage System

    Build this sturdy and simple, slide-in diy overhead garage storage system.


    Get Wrinkles Out of Your Laundry with Zero Effort

    Ditch the time-consuming iron or handheld steamer to get wrinkles out of a shirt or slacks and try this hack...


    10 Stunning Black-and-White Bedroom Ideas for Kids

    Forget pink and blue. These bedroom ideas for kids use an unexpected palette that's surprisingly perfect when paired with the...


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    47 Handy Hints for Your Workshop

    From tool hacks to genius storage ideas, these handy hints will help you save money, complete projects more efficiently, and...


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    Clever Kitchen Storage Hacks You’ve Never Thought Of Before

    Is something always falling on your head when you open up those kitchen cabinets? Then these are for you!


    Do Waterproof Coatings Really Work?

    Do waterproof coatings work? The short answer is yes. We’ve used waterproof coatings in basements with great results.

    8 Best Reader Garage Projects and Storage Tips

    The Family Handyman readers know how to tidy up their garages, and now you can use their tips, too!


    25 Brilliant Uses for Toothpicks in Your Home and Workshop

    Who knew the humble toothpick could be so useful?!


    10 Ways You’re Loading Your Dishwasher All Wrong

    Do you place glasses upside down on the tines of your dishwasher's top rack? If so, you're doing it wrong....


    How to Install a Laundry Chute

    You'll love the convenience of a laundry chute


    When is the Best Time and Season for a Garage Sale

    When is garage sale season? When you are ready for one. But learn about the benefits and disadvantages of the...


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    How To Seal a Concrete Garage Floor

    Fix it, maintain it, improve it. Your garage floor will last much longer if you take a few steps to...


    Quick and Clever Kitchen Storage Ideas

    Simple solutions for fighting kitchen clutter


    8 Ways to Reuse Your Old Kitchen Cabinets

    After replacing your kitchen cabinets, don't throw out your old ones. Reuse them in other areas of your home.


    A Full Guide to Building a Garage: Framing a Garage

    Learn how to build a garage with these tips to help you plan, build a solid foundation, frame and more.

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    Garage Flooring Options

    Choose the floor that's perfect for your needs and budget


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    Avoiding a Laundry Room Flood in an Upstairs Laundry Room

    Prevent damage from washing machine overflows and supply hose leaks with a proper installation.


    12 Fresh Ideas for Teen Bedrooms

    The most important element in the design of teen bedrooms is individuality. If your teen is ready to ditch their...


    Never, Ever Use Your Ladder Like This

    This window washer is making the most of a ladder that’s too short. But if his luck runs out, he’ll...


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    12 Rat Myths You Need to Stop Believing

    You may see them in alleys, under a patio and even find them living in your attic. Rats can be...


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    Never Connect a Trap to a Vertical Drain Like This

    When a trap connects to a vertical drain, install a tee fitting. A “sanitary tee” gives the waste arm a...

    Save Time and Money With This Self-Draining DIY Dehumidifier

    If you forget to empty the tank on your dehumidifier, it’ll either overflow or shut off. That defeats the whole...


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    30 Cheap Kitchen Cabinet Add-Ons You Can DIY

    These inexpensive, easy-to-build cabinet projects will help you take advantage of every nook and cranny of your kitchen storage space.


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    10 Things You Should Never Store in Your Basement or Crawl Space

    Unfinished basements and crawl spaces can be a great place to store items you don't use all the time. But...


    How to Soften Old Masking Tape

    Soften an old masking tape roll to get it working for you again


    Ladder Hack: Onboard Tool Storage

    Stop the busy work of climbing up and down a ladder


    9 Unusual Uses for Pressure Washers That’ll Blow Your Mind

    You know a pressure washer is great at cleaning the driveway, but did you know it can also be used...