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The road to becoming a master carpenter starts with learning these expert skills and techniques.

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How to Install an Egress Window

Adding a code compliant egress window makes a brighter, safer basement.

How to Build Faux Basement Windows That Provide Real Light

This project uses a slim LED light panel mounted in a simple frame to give you light and the illusion...


Family Handyman Reader Projects: Indoor Spaces

Family Handyman readers were busy during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in 2020, diving into their to-do lists. Here we take...


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5 Things You Need to Know Before Building Stairs

Learn the ins and outs of building stairs before you jump into a project on your own.


How to DIY Laundry Room Shelves

Convert your dreary basement laundry into a functional, organized and finished workspace.

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 Finish a Basement

With special framing and insulating techniques, your basement can be as comfortable as any other room in your home. Find...

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How to Upgrade Your Shower in a Weekend

Get an impressive shower upgrade without breaking the bank or turning your basement into a jobsite.


How to Install an Egress Window in Your Basement

How to saw the hole, frame the opening and set a basement egress window


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Metal Studs: How to Use and Frame With Metal Studs

Tools and techniques for building basement and partition walls with steel studs.