When it comes to home improvement, you need information you can trust. Inside each issue of The Family Handyman, you’ll find see-and-solve expert repair techniques, a variety of projects for every room and step-by-step, do-it-yourself photos.
Stuff We Love • Our favorite DIY tools, materials + gear.
Handy Hints ® • Clever solutions from our readers
DIY Essentials • Our best tips for getting your project done right.
Best ProTips • Expert advice from the job site.
WELD SMART—STAY SAFE
French Cleat TOOL WALL • Easy to build, easy to reconfigure as your tool collection grows
Sprinkler System Fixes
Problem: Low water pressure
Problem: One or more zones not working
CORDLESS BRAD NAILERS • Speed and convenience— without the compressor and hose
Models We Tested • To see how the 18-gauge battery-powered brad nailers performed under adverse conditions, we drove hundreds of 2-in. brads into 2-1/4-in. solid oak. Then we tested in real-world conditions by nailing oak casing to an oak jamb. Here’s what we discovered:
TOILET TUNE-UPS • 9 super-simple ways to optimize your flush
Home Care + Repair • Fix it, maintain it, improve it.
Home Smarts • The knowledge you need to be a better homeowner.
Start a Dead Small Engine • Expert advice on repair, maintenance and gear.
WHAT’S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE? • We’ll show you the problem—and the fix.
Great Goofs ® • Laughs and lessons from our readers
READER INFO
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