5 Lessons We Learned While Building a Deck
When you build a deck from the ground up, you're going to learn some things. Here are some of the lessons we learned while building a deck this summer.
The Family Handyman Getaway Blueprint
Want to see the blueprints and sketches of our Getaway dream cabin? Explore how the Family Handyman team first envisioned...
Everything to Know About Strap Hinges
If you like to see your door hardware, choose a strap hinge. With two long, narrow, exposed leaves, a strap...
Amazing Repair Products
Sometimes all it takes is the right product to make a quick and easy fix.
4 Proven Methods for Creating Wood Joints
Make strong, long-lasting joints without needing years of woodworking expertise or a big budget.
Estimating Software Technology
What? You’re not using geospatial generated estimates? Read this article to find out why you should start.
Cutting and Installing Plastic Trim
Learn the secrets of successful PVC trim installation.
Interior Trim Work Basics
All the trim basics from start to finish, plus a clever way to get those miters tight
How to Cope Joints for Wood Corner Trim
Professional techniques for coping perfect molding and trim joints.
How to Finish, Frame, and Insulate a Basement
With special framing and insulating techniques, your basement can be as comfortable as any other room in your home. Find...
DIY Treehouse Ideas and Helpful Building Tips
Advice and tips for building, attaching and furnishing your home in the treetops. Learn how to build a treehouse from...
How to Use a Wood Chisel
Tips for sharpening and using a chisel, one of the carpenter's basic tools.
Antique Painted Cabinets: Tips and Techniques to Try at Home
Update the look of your kitchen by giving your existing cabinets a new, yet old look. Antique painted cabinets give...
How to Install Kitchen Cabinets
With these basic techniques, you can learn how to install kitchen cabinets straight, solid and true
How to Build a Porch: Screen Porch Construction
Add an enclosed screen porch to your house using basic framing and deck building techniques.
Fool-Proof Wall Framing Tips for New Construction
Learn how to frame a wall and avoid common framing errors with these pro tips on framing a wall.
Metal Studs: How to Use and Frame With Metal Studs
Tools and techniques for building basement and partition walls with steel studs.
7 Deck Building Tips from the Pros
Techniques for deck building, framing a deck, building stairs and railings and adding deck trim.
How to Remove Wood Trim
The best way to remove trim without damaging the wall
How to Use a Level Over Long Distances
Trusty old 2-ft. level too short? Use these tools and techniques for leveling from 4 to 100 ft.
How to Use a Power Planer
And electric planer: It shaves and shapes wood like a hand plane, a belt sander and a jointer all rolled...
Frameless Kitchen Cabinets
A pro shows you the special installation techniques for these 'Euro-style' cabinets.
How to Refresh Kitchen Cabinets
Renew old kitchen cabinets in a weekend!