

43 Fall Maintenance Must-Dos and One Thing You Shouldn’t Do
With cooler temps on the horizon, it's time to make sure your home is buttoned up and ready to go....

10 Seriously Cool Succulents That Make Great Houseplants
If you're looking for some eccentric, low-maintenance plants to keep you company indoors, look no further than succulents. Here are...


10 Things You Should Never Wash in Your Dishwasher
Don't ruin your favorite dishes and utensils! Find out which items simply won't hold up if you wash them in...


12 Spray Can Tips for Perfect Spray Paint
Our best spray can tips for getting your project done right.

Make Yard Work Easier with these 12 Tools
Be prepared for upcoming yard work with these 12 innovative, useful tools that make yard work and cleanup easier in...

11 Things Mice Don’t Want You to Know
As cold weather approaches, so do mice. Find out these secrets about the rodents to keep your home from getting...

25 Brilliant Uses for Toothpicks in Your Home and Workshop
Who knew the humble toothpick could be so useful?!

10 Ways You’re Loading Your Dishwasher All Wrong
Do you place glasses upside down on the tines of your dishwasher's top rack? If so, you're doing it wrong....

34 Clever Handy Hints for Your Woodworking Projects
These incredible tips from The Family Handyman readers and editors will help you complete your woodworking projects faster and better...

4 Easy Ways to Dress Up a Cheap Planter
Great outdoor planters don't need to be expensive. We've got you covered with five effortless ways to create decorative cheap...

10 Brilliant Tips to Spot Hidden Gems in Antique Stores
The hunt is half the fun when shopping for antique furniture and other vintage items. To make sure you find...

15 Credit Card Perks You Didn’t Know Existed
These days, credit card issuers are bending over backward to get your business. Here are the benefits you’ll want to...

44 Handy Hints That Will Help You Become a Master Organizer
Tired of your house always being a mess? It's time to conquer the clutter with these seriously smart ideas for...

Can You Guess What This Crazy-Looking Tool Is For?
Looks can be deceiving, but if you inspect these photos carefully, you may be able to guess what these quirky...

24 DIY Tools You Should Have at the Ready for Quick-Fix Home Repairs
Sometimes the key to making a fix is just knowing the right product to use. We asked our team of...

10 Clever Tips for Landscaping Around Trees
Plop a tree in the middle of the yard and it may look out of place at first. But by...

5 Greenhouses For Your Backyard
A little retreat for the botanist, these greenhouse hideaways will make you and your plants happy.

10 Landscaping Plants You (Probably) Can’t Kill
If you're looking to add some color and life to your yard, but have a history of killing every plant...

If You Decorated Your Home According to Your Zodiac Sign, This is How it Would Look
There's no shortage of style when astrology rules your home decor choices.

Quick and Clever Kitchen Storage Ideas
Simple solutions for fighting kitchen clutter

8 Ways to Reuse Your Old Kitchen Cabinets
After replacing your kitchen cabinets, don't throw out your old ones. Reuse them in other areas of your home.

12 Ingenious Gardening and Yard Tool Storage Tips
These smart ideas will help you prep for a no-clutter yard work season.

11 Seriously Cool Dorm Room Products Your Kid Will Love
Whether it's your child's first year at college or their fourth, getting a dorm room organized can be a monumental...


What You Need To Know About Dump Trailers
Everything you ever wanted to know about dump trailers (And probably a couple things you didn’t).

Installing PVC Conduit
It's cheap, easy and lightweight


Top 8 LEGO Tables You’ve Got to See
Parents know the struggle to keep LEGOs contained in one area of the home. Whether you build your own table...

12 Fresh Ideas for Teen Bedrooms
The most important element in the design of teen bedrooms is individuality. If your teen is ready to ditch their...


15 Expert Tips for Digging Holes
Digging is bonehead simple. But as with any other job, a little know-how lets you do it smarter and faster...

The Homeowner’s Guide to Plywood Core Options
The materials used to make plywood’s inner core affect several important characteristics: weight, strength, rigidity, stability, flatness, screw-holding capability, consistency...