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    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.


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    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...


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    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...


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    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...


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    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...


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    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...


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    Make a Super-Simple Bath Cabinet

    This super-simple bath cabinet turns wasted space into storage space.


    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...


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    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...


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    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...

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    How to Sharpen a Knife

    This simple, sure technique for how to sharpen a knife requires only two inexpensive tools


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    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...


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    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...


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    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!



    Water is Coming Out of the Air Gap

    Simple cleaning will clear the clog