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How to Build a Wooden Clothing Rack

Is your closet overflowing with clothes? You can build this practical and stylish clothing rack in a day by following these plans.

Save the Hassle And Your Trim with the Bucket Edge

Homeowners and contractors rejoice! The Bucket Edge is here to give you the peace of mind you need while painting...


The 7 Best Safety Glasses of 2022

Keep your eyes protected and your vision clear with these picks for best safety glasses on the market.


8 Best Circuit Breaker Finders

Organizing your electrical panel doesn't have to be intimidating. Find and label unknown circuits safely with these best circuit breaker...


How to Build a DIY Infrared Sauna

Get all the benefits of a sauna without the expensive health club membership.

How to Build a Portable DIY Sauna

DIY a portable sauna? No sweat.


How to Recess Hinges on a Door

Learn how to mortise door hinges using a router.

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Stay Shady with This Family Handyman Approved Sun Shirt

Have some fun in the sun wearing this Family Handyman Approved work shirt with built-in UV protection.


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Brighten Up Any Project with the Family Handyman Approved Nebo Omni 2k Work Light

Looking for an addition to your toolbox that shines? Try the compact, bright and long-lasting Nebo Omni 2k work light.


A Family Handyman Approved Father’s Day Gift Guide

Struggling to find the right Father's Day gift for your dad? Check out these Family Handyman Approved products any DIY...


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These Stylish and Tough Stoggles Safety Glasses Are Family Handyman Approved

Whether you work in the trades or you're a DIY enthusiast, safety glasses are an essential tool. Recently I picked...

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Get Your Hands On Some Family Handyman Approved Hestra Job Duratan Flex Work Gloves

When headed outdoors to work on your spring projects, the first essential tool to reach for...


How to Install Crown Molding on Kitchen Cabinets

Upgrade your kitchen cabinets with crown molding. We'll show you how.


How to Build a DIY Radiator Cover

Give your old-fashioned radiators some style. It's really not that hard, even if you're new to DIY. We'll show you...


How to Make a DIY Storage Ottoman

Build this footstool and gain a perfect place to stow your stuff.


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The Best Places To Buy DIY Welding Tools

Want to try your hand at welding, but not sure where to get the right equipment? Here are some of...

4 Best Hedge Trimmer Attachments

Your hedge trimmer can do so much more. These attachments will add new functionality to this already useful tool.


Game-Changing Drill Accessories That are Worth Every Penny

With these specialized attachments and bits, there's nothing you can't drill through.


How to Split Hostas

Splitting hostas will make for a healthier plant and will propagate new plants. Here's when, and how, you split hostas.


How to Make Solar-Powered House Numbers

Your dinner guests will never miss your house again once you install these solar-powered house numbers.


How to Build a DIY Nightstand

Learn how to build your own custom nightstand using minimal tools and moderate woodworking skills.


How to Make a DIY Bread Box

Back in the day, people stored their bread in a special box in the kitchen or pantry. Relive those days...


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Stuff We Love: Deck Products

If you're thinking about a new deck or re-decking your existing one, use these proven products that were tested and...


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How to Build a Garage Storage Wall

A customizable clutter-buster that turns your garage into a mudroom.


3 Best Ways to Protect Your Devices During a Storm

Don't let a nearby lightning strike destroy all of the high-tech gear in your home.

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12 Essential Backyard Pool Accessories

Here are the top items you'll want to make your backyard pool and spa a clean, safe and fun place.


20 Bad Spring Yard Work Habits You Need to Stop Doing

It's been a long winter and you're ready to start some yard work. But before you grab that rake or...


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How to Remove and Get Paint Out of Clothes

Find out how to remove paint from clothes with these tried and true methods.


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20 Essential Painting Tools for Your Next Project, According to Painting Pros

We scoured the shelves of paint stores, surfed the internet and picked the brains of painting pros to...


How To Build A Wall-Mounted Bike Rack With Storage

This two-hour project for a wall-mounted bike rack is a simple yet inventive way to get your bike off of...


How to Build a Garden Fountain

Cast this fountain in a weekend with a few bags of concrete and some hardware odds and ends.