Systems
Making sure you know everything there is to know about the electrical, heating and cooling systems in your home.
The Most Essential Products for New Homeowners
From cleaning supplies to tools, here's a list of everything you'll need for your new home.
What to Do Within the First Year After Moving Into Your New Home
When you move into your new home, there are a number of cleaning tasks, basic projects and upgrades to consider....
Prevent Frozen Pipes With Insulation and Warm Air
Rigid insulation is the key
100 Plumbing Goofs and Other Scary Stuff
A plumbing problem is no laughing matter, but it is fun to see the problems before they're solved. Check out...
15 Things You Should Do When You Find a Burst Pipe
A burst pipe is the last thing anyone wants to tackle. But there are some quick temporary fixes you can...
Avoid Frozen Sump Pump Pipes
What seemed like an easy, inexpensive project could have turned out to be a costly disaster.
10 Cool Fixtures and Hardware with a Matte Finish
Move over stainless! Over the last couple years, designers say there's been an increase in requests for matte black finishes...
How to Install a Battery-Powered Touchless Faucet
Touchless faucet installation made easy.
How to Upgrade Your Bathroom Vanity
A fresh new look for your bathroom.
6 Things Plumbers ALWAYS Do In Their Own Homes
Plumbers say keeping up on a few basic tasks and best practices is the secret to a well-maintained, fully-functioning home...
The 30 Secrets a Plumber Won’t Tell You
These secrets could save you a lot of time and money. Get the scoop on things a plumber will never...
5 Top Myths About Septic Systems
There's a lot of misinformation out there about septic systems. Here's what you need to know.
The 10 Most Common Plumbing Mistakes DIYers Make
You can fix most household plumbing repairs and even update plumbing fixtures with just a few special tools and a...
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 dollars in repairs next spring.
What You Need to Know About Your Septic System’s Drainfield
Knowing how to care for and maintain your drainfield will keep your entire septic system running properly.
How to Connect Gas Pipe Lines
Use the correct fittings for a safe gas hook-up
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...
12 Things Your Plumber Doesn’t Want You To Know
A plumber isn't obliged to tell you it's an easy fix...
How to Glue and Join PVC Plastic Pipe
The secrets to fast, leak-proof connections
How to Repair a Broken Pipe in Your Home
A quick and easy, no-soldering fix for your burst pipe.
Signs of Frozen Pipes (And How to Unfreeze Them)
As temps drop, your risk of a frozen pipe increases. Read on for all you need to know about preventing...
1951 Family Handyman Feature: Be Your Own Plumber
In honor of Family Handyman's 70th anniversary, we're sharing some throwbacks. Check out these DIY plumbing tips.
How to Upgrade Your Shower in a Weekend
Get an impressive shower upgrade without breaking the bank or turning your basement into a jobsite.
Expert Tips for an Easy Faucet Installation
We caught up with Joe Barnes, a second-generation master plumber with more than 30 years of experience, to tackle...
The Toilet Plunger Has FINALLY Been Redesigned
But is it for the better?
This Is What People Used Before Toilet Paper Existed
Toilet paper is selling out everywhere, which leaves us wondering — what did people do without it in the first...
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 first place?
Stuff We Love: Plumber’s Wrenches
It's fun to see basic tools reinvented. Here are three new school plumber's wrenches that will make your friends ask:...
5 Toilet Paper Alternatives That Will Definitely Clog Your Pipes
Running out of toilet paper? Make sure you don't make matters worse by flushing something that could clog pipes or...
PEX Supply Pipe: Everything You Need to Know
PEX piping is the biggest revolution since the flush toilet. Learn what it is and everything in between with this...