Skills

Build a cozy haven to escape everyday hustle and bustle with these porch swing plans.

Discover common causes of peeling paint and effective strategies to fix it.

These simple storage cubbies can be customized to fit nearly any room of the house.

Learn about the history of lead paint, why it was banned and steps to take if you find it in...

It's quick and easy to refresh those dingy, dinged-up floors. Read on to learn the steps.

Plywood is a staple material in the construction and woodworking trades. Here's how to recognize the grades and choose among...

If you're looking for a smooth finish to your cabinets, reach for your trusty random orbital sander, not a finishing...

Go beyond the basics. Use your wood router to make strong joints, plane edges, cut smooth curves and more.

Transform furniture with stain and protect it for the long haul.

Flowering shrubs are ready for their moment, thanks to the work of plant breeders. See what's new and improved with...

This paint stripper is tough enough to deliver the heat to remove layers of paint in seconds and gentle enough...

Save money and bring dull and broken bits back to life with the Drill Doctor.

Cold weather painting isn't ideal, but sometimes you just have to get a project done. Here's how to make it...

As the saying goes, you can never have too many clamps. So let's make something to store them on!

An electric planer shaves and shapes wood like a hand plane, a belt sander and a jointer all rolled into...

Intimidated by the thought of soldering copper pipe? We've got a collection of pro tips to help out at every...

A bathroom vanity may seem too complicated for your skill set, but it's probably not. Just follow this sleek design...

Paint correction restores your car's finish. It involves cleaning, paint touch-ups and polishing, and it's a job you can't hurry.

Wondering if you should use pipe dope on your plumbing projects? We explain what it is and when to apply...

A wood cutting and serving board is a beginner-friendly project you can complete in one weekend, with minimal tools.

Get rid of that pile of wood scraps by making this distinctive DIY birdhouse.

The Toro TimeCutter SS4225 is the revamped version of the classic zero-turn lawn mower. We tested it for ourselves.

Assemble this DIY feeder with some scrap materials and copper sheeting.

Elevate your tableside service at the next family barbecue with this easy-to-make cart.

A master plumber who owns her own business, Cannizzaro talks to Family Handyman about her journey and career.

Give your home a facelift with these fresh, modern green exterior colors.

Like the look of worn, antique wood? Learn how to give outdoor wood a beautiful weathered look in just a...

Ready to "take the plunge" and buy a biscuit joiner? We put five leading brands to the test to find...

Adding sand to paint provides traction on slippy surfaces and creates texture on walls or ceilings. Here's how to do...