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.
Mini Blind Cleaning Tongs
MAKE PAINT LAST • Painting the exterior of a house takes a lot of time—you won’t want to do it again soon! The key to a long-lasting paint job is solid prep work, and here are 17 tips that get the job done.
WIPE-ON POLY • The fast, easy, goof-proof finish
The Pros & Cons of Wipe-On Poly
Living Wall • Plant a vertical garden, and let the automatic watering system keep it thriving.
MAKE YOUR OWN BARN WOOD • It’s easy to do, looks authentic and saves you a fortune!
(secret) HIDING PLACES • 12 clever ideas for keeping your valuables pilfer-proof
AVOID INSURANCE SURPRISES • 10 critical lessons most homeowners learn only after a claim
VOCAB
TALES FROM THE INSIDE • The case of the crushed garage
BEST PRACTICE
TALES FROM THE INSIDE • Hail-damage disappointment
MONEY-SAVING STRATEGIES
Grab & Go CORD RACK
The root of the problem
Home Smarts • The knowledge you need to be a better homeowner.
Repack Trailer Wheel Bearings
WHAT’S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE? • We’ll show you the problem—and the fix.
READER INFO
Great Goofs ® • Laughs and lessons from our readers