

Types of Furniture and Their Room-By-Room Uses
The pieces, places and purposes for each type of furniture in your home.


6 Types of Smoke Detectors for Your Home
Working smoke detectors save lives. Here's what you need to know about these important safety devices.

10 Ways to Filter Water
Whether for an emergency kit, a home system or an on-the-go solution, here are the easiest and best ways to...


10 Laundry Room Sink Ideas to Try Out
The laundry room sink is a functional fixture for pre-treating stains and washing the dog, but it can also be...


10 Types of Rakes and Their Uses
Roof rakes, leaf rakes, pond rakes and more. Here's our expert guide to knowing which ones you need and what...

9 Driveway Gate Ideas for Every Style of Home
Increase home security and curb appeal with one of these stylish driveway gates.


10 Ideas for Decorating Your Walls with Plants
When you're sick of hanging artwork or photographs, try plants instead! Here's how to dress up your walls with greenery.

7 Best Leaf Vacuums for Maintaining a Pristine Lawn This Fall, Tested and Reviewed
Our Product Testing Team vacuumed over 500 gallons of leaves to find the the best leaf vacuums for quick and...

8 Best Golf Bag Garage Storage Ideas to Keep Your Clubs Organized
If golf is your game, you've likely got a lot of gear. Find your ultimate solution with our list of...


10 Essential Fall Clean-Up Tasks
The seasons are changing, and it's time to prepare! Here are common post-summer clean-up chores to get your home ready...


10 Garage Flooring Types and Ideas
A gray concrete garage floor may be fine for most of us, but those who prefer something different have plenty...


8 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Faucet
Style is critical, but don't forget about practical factors.

7 Concrete Alternatives
From iron waste to mushrooms, the world of concrete alternatives is exploding with innovation. Here's what's out there now, and...


3 Tips for Removing Paint from Trim
You'll wonder why you never learned these sooner.


10 Simple Kitchen Cabinet Repairs
Quick and easy ways to make your cabinets look and work like new again!


9 Tips on Where To Donate Furniture
Wondering what to do with that old sofa, rocking chair or desk? This collection of options can get your stuff...


9 Coffered Ceiling Ideas
A coffered ceiling adds decorative drama, makes the room feel more spacious and improves acoustics.


7 Types of Water Shutoff Valves
A plumbing system needs a main shutoff valve as well as valves for branch lines and fixtures. Here's a rundown...

9 Clever IKEA Billy Bookcase Hacks
Here's how to use IKEA's versatile Billy bookcase to create high-end looks that transform your space on a budget.


The Best Plant Identification Apps
If you've ever wondered which plants are growing in your backyard, these apps are for you.
10 Best-Selling Products Family Handyman Readers Loved in August
These best selling products are the ones our readers’ kept coming back to in July.

10 Pallet Furniture Ideas
You won't believe these rustic furniture pieces are made from pallet wood! We've collected our favorites.

Top-Rated Garage Floor Epoxy Coatings for Ultimate Protection
That basic slab of concrete in your garage is a stain and scuff magnet. Here are products in the running...


How Long Will Food Last in a Refrigerator Without Power?
Some blackouts can be planned for, so it's worthwhile to learn the safe shelf life of food in your fridge.

8 Decor Ideas To Go with White Walls and White Trim
These colorful ideas ensure your rooms with white walls make a statement.

10 Reclaimed Wood Wall Ideas
Reduce waste and elevate your space with these reclaimed wood wall ideas for every room.

16 Practical Gifts That They’ll Actually Use and Love
We promise these practical gifts won't collect dust on your friend's shelf.

Sustainability Techniques for Modern Home Builds
Find out how the construction industry champions sustainability with these cutting-edge building techniques.


10 Wildlife Deterrents Debunked!
From mothballs to fake owls, bunnies to bats, here are a few wildlife deterrents not worth spending your time and...