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Making sure you know everything there is to know about the electrical, heating and cooling systems in your home.

Family Handyman’s Vintage Projects and Tips From the ’60s

Family Handyman has always taken great pride in teaching readers to DIY through the use of step-by-step projects. To celebrate our 70th anniversary, here's a look back at some of our grooviest examples from the 1960s.

26 Things That Changed DIY Forever

Innovations that improved home improvement.

Foam Outlet Insulation Stops Cold Air Coming Through Electrical Outlets

Stop drafts cold at electrical boxes with these easy foam outlet insulation tips.

Signs of Frozen Pipes (And How to Unfreeze Them)

As temps drop, your risk of a frozen pipe increases. Read on for all you...

Your Guide to Winterizing Everything

From cars, boats and lawn mowers to pools, gutters and grills. Here's how to winterize...

7 Simple Tricks to Keep Your House Warm All Winter Long

With drafty doors, windows and poorly insulated rooms, the cold can be inevitable. So what’s...

Don’t Let Your Home Make Your Fall Allergies Worse

Just because you're waving goodbye to summer doesn't mean hay fever goes with it. Here's...

9 Tool Hacks You’ll Use Time and Time Again

Tools are usually designed with one task in mind, but many can be used for...

Severe Weather Guide: Emergency Power Generators

It just takes one downed power pole to interrupt the fragile chain of electricity connecting...

Expert Tips for an Easy Faucet Installation

We caught up with Joe Barnes, a second-generation master plumber with more than 30 years...

Ceiling Fan Buying Guide

Keep a cool head with these tips for selecting and buying ceiling fans.

This Is What People Used Before Toilet Paper Existed

Toilet paper is selling out everywhere, which leaves us wondering — what did people do...

21 Air Conditioner Maintenance and Home Cooling Tips

Whether you have a whole-house or one-room air conditioner, don't make it work harder than...

Here’s Why Old Houses Have a Random Toilet in the Basement

Standalone toilets in the basement are an outdated concept. Why were they necessary in the...

The 10 Most Common National Electric Code Violations

Many problems stem from new additions to the National Electrical Code (NEC), while some common...

10 Myths About Saving Energy at Home

Reap the rewards of energy savings by ignoring these myths.

Breaker Box Safety: How to Connect a New Circuit

Add a new circuit to your home's wiring

How to Replace a Light Fixture

Replace a light fixture without the hassle with these electrical tips from veteran pros.

6 Best RV Solar Panels and Kits

Silent and fume-free electric power for your RV is what solar panel kits deliver. Check...

10 Ways to Insulate Your Home Without Opening Up Walls

Don't live in an under-insulted home just because you don't want to destroy your walls.

Space Heater Safety Tips

Space heaters can boost home warmth, but they can cause fires if you aren't careful....

5 Most Common Heating Problems

Don't be left out in the cold. Learn more about common heating problems, what causes...

Do it right, do it yourself!

Save Money by Insulating Crawl Space Ducts

Special duct wrap insulation keeps ducts dry and mold-free

28 Helpful Tips for Doing DIY Work Alone

When a project requires extra hands but there aren’t any available (or you’re too stubborn...

Tips for Cutting and Connecting Pipes

Pro plumbers share their favorite tips and tricks for cutting and connecting pipe.

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