Saturday Morning Workshop: How To Build a Fold Down Workbench
Every good workshop (even if it's just a sliver of your garage) needs a quality workbench with ample storage. Begin...
Paper Towel Dispenser Upgrade
Give your paper towels a brake! Cut a 6-in.-wide section from the rounded side of a 1-gallon bleach bottle, then...
10 Easy DIYs for a Home Office
It doesn't take long for a home office to become cluttered, here are 10 easy DIYs to make your home...
13 Basic Home Improvement Skills DIYers Must Know
Save yourself from numerous problems at home by memorizing these hacks.
Reader Project: Mobile Flip-Top Workbench
Family Handyman reader Christopher Rings sent us photos and drawings of his incredible workbench. We just might need to build...
12 Storage Hacks for Your Cupboards
The kitchen is often the epicenter of the home therefore it's easy for it to become cluttered. Try these interesting...
12 Easy Things Everyone Should Know How to Fix
Whether you're a new homeowner or an expert DIYer, knowing how to fix these common household problems can save you...
15 Tips for Reclaiming Closet Space
Is your closet overflowing? Never fear—follow our 15 top tips for reclaiming closet space and you'll have all the space...
13 Laundry Tips for Hard-to-Wash Items
When was the last time you washed your pillows or that that sleeping bag? There are some items you may...
12 Home Improvement Ideas for Beginning DIYers
Here are a dozen starter projects to build your DIY home improvement skills and boost your confidence. These projects vary...
Circle Center in Seconds
William Baker's geometry axiom will help you find the center of any large circle. Draw two straight lines at least...
10 Tips for Organizing Your Garage and Keeping It Organized
Do you have those nagging garage organization problems that never seem to go away? Whether it's finding a place for...
11 Organizational Ideas for Small Living Rooms
If you have a small living room and need more storage ideas, there are plenty of solutions you can make...
10 Common Bathtub Issues and How To Fix Them
A guide to troubleshooting and fixing bathtub problems.
How To Clear Clogged Drains
Is your drain clogged? If it's a sink, bathtub or shower drain, you can clear it yourself with this guidance...
Reader Project: Loft Bed (and a lot more)
Skill and imagination can be dangerous, turning small problems into huge solutions. But here’s a chain-reaction project that worked out for the
Use Sawdust to Soak Up Spills
Clean up used oil spills on the driveway or in the garage easily with a material that’s readily available in...
13 Unexpected Attic Spaces You’ll Adore
If you're lucky enough to have an accessible attic space, you're one step away from a unique feature that will...
12 Hot Color Trends for the Bedroom
While recent bedroom color trends have hovered around warm neutrals, edgier colors are now showing up in bedroom designs. Here...
10 Tips for Winter Composting
There's no reason to let compost go dormant over the winter. Keeping your compost active year-round offers a range of...
13 Incredible Tiny Home Kitchens
A tiny home kitchen runs the gamut from extra fancy to simple and utilitarian. Here's a collection of incredible tiny...
Must-Know Garage Storage Tips for Weekend Mechanics
Whether your garage could be confused with a Nascar trailer or you just like to change your brakes, these tips...
How to Sharpen a Knife
This simple, sure technique for how to sharpen a knife requires only two inexpensive tools
10 Real-Life Wood Workbench Plans and Inspiration Photos
Fan Spotlight: These readers shared photos of their completed garage workbenches, many of which were built using our plans! Scroll...
23 Tips on How to Get Moisture Out of the Basement
Add some value to your home with a finished basement! Check out these tips for making sure you start...
8 Kitchen Remodel Tips for a Happier Experience
Planning for a new kitchen? Use these tips to prevent expensive mistakes, eliminate headaches and get the kitchen you want!
Homeowner’s Guide to Pressure Washing a House
Paint prep, simplified.
Water is Coming Out of the Air Gap
Simple cleaning will clear the clog