Pro

Your home for construction industry news and analysis as well as information on the latest trends, tools and products.

View More in:

Add Filter

    Should GFCI Protection Go in the Panel or the Receptacle?

    Is it better to install a GFCI protection device in the panel or in a receptacle? Find out here.


    Master the Art of Wipe-on Poly

    Learn how to achieve a mirror-like finish on your next project from a furniture maker with more than 40 years...


    Tout icon

    Which Home Improvement Projects Are Most Popular in 2021?

    Good news, contractors: Home improvement spending is expected to rise in 2021, and the majority of home owners are planning...


    Tout icon

    How to Install a New Bathroom Vanity and Sink

    A fresh new look for your bathroom.


    Working With Metal-Clad (MC) Cable

    MC cable is easier to work with than rigid conduit and offers protection from fire, vibration, gnawing pests and physical...


    Tout icon

    Tips and Techniques for Pouring Self-Leveling Underlayment

    We’ll show you the step-by-step process to achieve a perfectly flat and level underlayment that’s smooth as glass.


    Tout icon

    7 Genius Tips and Tricks for Working With Extension Cords

    You can't get much done on a jobsite without extension cords. These field-tested tips for storing and using those cords...


    The Home Depot Expands Pro Loyalty Program

    The Home Depot is bringing some major upgrades to its loyalty program for pro customers.

    Tout icon

    13 Things Your Electrician Wants You to Know

    Whether you're looking to add a light fixture or run rough electric for an addition, here are a few key...


    Tout icon

    We Tried Benjamin Moore’s 2021 Paint Color of the Year

    Aegean Teal caught the attention of our team here at Family Handyman. Here's why we love it.


    Compare All the Paint Colors of the Year for 2023

    All there is to know and love about this year's crop of paint Colors of the Year, plus ideas on...


    Tout icon

    Choosing Your Best Heating System for the House

    Find the best heating system for your home by learning what's available and how they compare.


    Tout icon

    9 Things Carpenters Always Do Working On Their Homes

    Ever wonder what practices, principles, tools and materials pro carpenters can't live without? Discover nine of them so you can...


    Tout icon

    What You Need to Know About Building Permits

    Whether your next home improvement project is big or small, you might need a building permit. Read this before you...


    Tout icon

    5 Best Practices For Contractors Working Alone

    If you find yourself working alone on a jobsite, follow these best practices for safety and productivity.


    Tout icon

    How to Install New Windows and Flash Them

    A comprehensive guide to window installation from a Marvin Windows expert


    How to Be a Good HVAC System Owner

    So, you bought — or perhaps inherited — an...

    Tout icon

    Best Methods for Sawdust Collection in a Workshop

    The top fittings, filters, methods and other accessories for turning your vacuum into a sawdust collection tool in your workshop.


    How to Get Started in Welding

    Whether you’d like to build custom cars or just fix a cracked lawn mower deck, learning to weld gives your...


    Survey: Home Improvement Spending On the Rise in 2022

    A new survey from Home Advisor provides key insight into how American households are spending money on their homes in...


    Tout icon

    7 Things Professional Electricians Never Do in Their Own Homes

    Getting ready to embark on some DIY electrical work? Think safety first and dodge these common mishaps pro electricians know...


    The Home Depot Just Increased Its Minimum Wage to $15 Per Hour

    This has been a particularly rewarding year for The Home Depot thanks to fervent public interest in home improvement and...


    How to Build (And Make Money With) a Handyman Side Gig

    If you're a handy person in need of extra cash, discover how to start and grow a successful handyman side...

    Tout icon

    The Best Cordless Circular Saws of 2024-24 – A Handyman’s Buying Guide

    Find out which circular saw is best suited for you.


    5 Things I Wish I Would Have Known as a Rookie Plumber

    We talked with a self-described ski-bum-turned-veteran-plumber to learn the five things he wishes he would have known when he started...


    Tout icon

    Testing the Strongest Construction Adhesives

    Overwhelmed by all of the choices in the construction adhesive aisle? We put ten different adhesive formulas to the test...


    Best Caulk & Sealant Guide: Popular Types of Caulk and How To Choose

    When it comes to choosing the best caulk for a job there are a lot of options. Find out how...


    A Pro Carpenter’s Guide to Framing Basement Walls

    A poor framing job can bring a whole mess of problems, so we asked a professional framing carpenter how to...


    How to Make Safer, Better Cuts on a Miter Saw

    Our expert, Jerome Worm, has been using a miter saw every day for 30 years. He explains how to get...