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The Family Handyman editors share everything about the best tools, gear and equipment for DIYers.

Stuff We Still Love: Multi-Purpose Ladder and Hinges

Here are two products that are as relevant today as they were when first featured in our magazine, decades ago.

Leveling a Ladder Has Never Been Easier

Balancing a ladder on stairs, cracked concrete or other uneven surfaces can be a harrowing...

How to Build a Mechanized Storage Lift In Your Garage

A high shelf that automatically lowers with the push of a button.

What Is the New Gooseneck Paint Brush?

Banish the idea of "unreachable" places to paint with a gooseneck paintbrush.

Stuff We Love: A Step Up On Ladders

Stay safe and be productive with these two high performance ladders and an ingenious accessory.

Watch Your Step: Stepladder Safety Basics

Ladder accidents cause 160,000 injuries and 300 deaths per year. Stay safe by taking a...

100 Car Maintenance Tasks You Can Do on Your Own

Car maintenance seems daunting at first, but start small and work up the car repair...

What to Know About Attic Ladders

Do you have unused storage space in your attic? Install an attic ladder to reclaim...

How to Install an Attic Lift

Send heavy loads to the attic—with the press of a button

Leaning Tower of Shelves

This stylish but sturdy leaning ladder shelf unit will neatly hold your stuff—and you can...

How to Make a Blanket Ladder with Dowels

This how to make a blanket ladder project is so simple and on-trend! Learn how...

Easy Garage Storage Solutions

4 quick and simple DIY storage projects

10 Super Useful Ladder Hacks for Homeowners

These brilliant tips will help you work safer and smarter with your ladders.

10 Ways to Repurpose Repurposing Projects That Aren’t Trendy Anymore

Tired of your mason jar lanterns or ladder shelves? With our tongue firmly planted in...

How to Make a Nonslip Ladder

Put some safety features on your ladder

Why You Should Use Plastic Grocery Bags for Washing Windows

Stop making unnecessary trips up and down a ladder when window washing

Weight Loss Secrets for Your Tool Belt

You can lighten your load by carrying smaller, multipurpose tools. That's helpful anytime, but especially...

Never, Ever Use Your Ladder Like This

This window washer is making the most of a ladder that’s too short. But if...

Hang ‘Em Out to Dry Ladder Drying Rack

Painting objects like louvered shutters can be a real problem.

The Top 12 Household Cleaning Tips For The Really Tough Stuff

Even the most stubborn stains and hard-to-reach spots are no match for these secret cleaning...

Simple Ladder Transportation

Get longer items hauled securely and save room in the bed of your truck

Ladder Hack: Onboard Tool Storage

Stop the busy work of climbing up and down a ladder

Do it right, do it yourself!

Ladder Topper Tip

Stop hauling that tool belt around everywhere, especially when working on a ladder.

Ladder-Barrow

That extension ladder is hard enough to maneuver. Try out this tip for easy transport.

Stud Stick

Get your studs marked without climbing the ladder.

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