When it comes to DIY experience, nobody can match Family Handyman's field editors. And here they’re sharing their best-kept secret tool tips with you!
We sifted through thousands of tips and selected a few that have been most useful on our own projects. Tuck them away in your memory and they'll come in handy for you, too.
Follow this checklist to repair common problems in your home!
If you hire the right help—for the right price—you may finally be able to check all those long-delayed home projects off your to-do list. Here's how much a handyman costs.
You'll definitely want to keep these in mind during your next woodworking projects!
You'll definitely want to keep these in mind during your next woodworking projects!
We've collected hundreds of home tips throughout the years to make life a little easier for our readers. Here are some of the best ones you need to know.
These life hacks will make your daily to-dos (plus a few random projects) so much easier! Check out what you've been missing.
These tips and tricks for the home have been passed down from generation to generation, but do they still hold up today? You better believe it!
You may think some home repairs are out of your league, but even beginner DIYers can handle many of these fixes—and save a lot of money in the process!
Hand tools are great, but they're even better when you use them creatively for things they're not designed to do.
These tips and tricks for the home have been passed down from generation to generation, but do they still hold up today? You better believe it!
If you've had problems with your pipes you'll want to read this. Plumbers give us the scoop on clogged pipes, DIY plumbing repair, and more!
If you've had problems with your pipes you'll want to read this. Plumbers give us the scoop on clogged pipes, DIY plumbing repair, and more!
Learn the best tips for applying caulk for a smooth, mess-free seal. With these tips, you'll get perfect results every time!
WD-40 is well known as a lubricant, but it has a ton of other game-changing applications around the house. Here are 34 unique ways to use WD-40.
These DIY projects may not be pin-worthy, but you'll feel fantastic when you check each one off your to-do list. Start to finish, each of these projects will take you less than a couple of hours.
These tips and tricks for the home have been passed down from generation to generation, but do they still hold up today? You better believe it!
...and if you don't, now you do!
These tips and tricks for the home have been passed down from generation to generation, but do they still hold up today? You better believe it!
These ingenious home handy hacks and solutions to common problems are simple, smart and straightforward for DIYers.
You probably haven’t done these cleaning and home maintenance tasks lately (if ever!), but it’s imperative that you do. The good news is they’re easy, and we’ll show you how.
Handy Hints: Clever solutions from our readers. Here are 45 new and best classic hints that homeowners have shared with us over the past 50 years.
...and if you don't, now you do!
These tips and tricks for the home have been passed down from generation to generation, but do they still hold up today? You better believe it!
These tips and tricks for the home have been passed down from generation to generation, but do they still hold up today? You better believe it!
When it comes to DIY experience, nobody can match Family Handyman's field editors. And here they’re sharing their best-kept secret tool tips with you!
These tips and tricks for the home have been passed down from generation to generation, but do they still hold up today? You better believe it!
Super-simple solutions for common household headaches.
We've collected hundreds of home tips throughout the years to make life a little easier for our readers. Here are some of the best ones you need to know.
These tips and tricks for the home have been passed down from generation to generation, but do they still hold up today? You better believe it!
These life hacks will make your daily to-dos (plus a few random projects) so much easier! Check out what you've been missing.
These tips and tricks for the home have been passed down from generation to generation, but do they still hold up today? You better believe it!
Whether you're a new homeowner or an expert DIYer, knowing how to fix these common household problems can save you from a pricey repair bill.
Here are 28 clever solutions from our readers and the DIY experts at The Family Handyman.
These tips and tricks for the home have been passed down from generation to generation, but do they still hold up today? You better believe it!
You probably already have a home maintenance checklist: Replace the furnace filter each season, shut off water spigots before winter, etc.
These ingenious home handy hacks and solutions to common problems are simple, smart and straightforward for DIYers.
What is caulk used for, other than sealing gaps in kitchens and baths? See what the under-$10 product can do for siding, interior walls—even floors!
If you've had problems with your pipes you'll want to read this. Plumbers give us the scoop on clogged pipes, DIY plumbing repair, and more!
Up your handyman know-how with these 10 simple but extremely effective tricks.
These tips and tricks for the home have been passed down from generation to generation, but do they still hold up today? You better believe it!
Use the opportunity of moving into a new home to set yourself up for years of DIY homeowner success. Check out this checklist of things to consider as you're moving in.
Whether you're a woodworker, hobbyist or a home repair specialist, you need saws. Here's some help for choosing the right types of saws.
Tool hacks usually happen on the fly, when you’re in a situation that calls for a tool to be modified slightly or used in a way that’s different than its intended purpose. Many of the following tool hacks were created for those reasons—and some were just stumbled upon while tinkering in the shop.
The humble hammer is a go-to for most home improvement projects. But did you know it can do more than just pound nails? See what else this good ol’ tool can do.
You may think some home repairs are out of your league, but even beginner DIYers can handle many of these fixes—and save a lot of money in the process!
Get to know these tricks before you tackle electrical projects at home.
Sit back and relax with the time you'll save after adopting these home hacks.
These tips and tricks for the home have been passed down from generation to generation, but do they still hold up today? You better believe it!
