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WINDOW TRIM
Installing wood trim around windows can be expensive and time-consuming. Drywall returns fix that. Most windows are installed using wood jamb extensions to finish the rough openings; these pieces extend the window jambs to the interior wall. Window trim then covers the jamb extensions, providing the finished and trimmed look we all know.
3 min |
September 2021
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SINK & COUNTERTOPS
DIY LAMINATE COUNTER WITH AN UNDERMOUNT SINK
3 min |
September 2021
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GROUNDBREAKING
SITE PREP FOR SUCCESS
3 min |
September 2021
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MECHANICALS
HVAC & PLUMBING PLANS
1 min |
September 2021
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FOUNDATION
STRONG, STRAIGHT, SECURE
2 min |
September 2021
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Stuff We Love
Our favorite DIY tools, materials + gear
5 min |
July - August 2021
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MY YEAR WITH “ROBO”
Cleaning isn’t my favorite activity, so I stepped into the future and got a Roborock S5 Max vacuum cleaner. One year later, “Robo” and I have a strong relationship and here’s why.
5 min |
July - August 2021
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REPLACE A BROKEN TILE
There’s an option between living with a cracked floor tile and replacing the whole floor. If you have leftover tile or can find new tile to match your old, you can make your floor look as good as new in a couple days.
3 min |
July - August 2021
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FULLY CHARGED
This sliding station keeps your tools ready to go
4 min |
July - August 2021
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COCKTAIL ELEVATOR
Done for the day? Press a button to order up your favorite refreshment
3 min |
July - August 2021
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LIGHT UP YOUR GARAGE
A combination of showroom and task lighting does it best
4 min |
July - August 2021
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Handy Hints
Clever solutions from our readers
3 min |
July - August 2021
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SWING-OUT COUNTERTOP
There when you need it, gone when you don’t
5 min |
July - August 2021
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ULTRA-ORGANIZED GARAGE CABINETS
Modify your cabinets for greater storage and convenience
5 min |
July - August 2021
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WORKBENCH TO BAR TOP
Add LEDs set in epoxy for a unique, high-tech look
4 min |
July - August 2021
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14 Common Plumbing Code Violations
A plumbing inspector helps you keep it legal
6 min |
June 2020
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13 Easy Auto Repairs
Simple solutions to save you money
6 min |
June 2020
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TOUGH TILE CUTS MADE EASY
An angle grinder does what other tools can’t
4 min |
June 2020
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TABLE IN A DAY
Peel-and-stick veneer makes it stunning and simple
7 min |
June 2020
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STAIN BLOCKERS: OIL-BASED VS. WATER
Like standard primers, stain-blocking primers provide good adhesion and help hide existing colors and repairs. But stain blockers promise something more: They seal in stains better than standard primers or paint.
2 min |
June 2020
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Handy Hints
Clever solutions from our readers
3 min |
June 2020
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Great Goofs
Laughs and lessons from our readers
2 min |
June 2020
Family Handyman
22 INSTANT HEATING & A/C FIXES
Even a beginner can solve common problems—and save money!
7 min |
June 2020
Family Handyman
Stuff We Love
Our favorite DIY tools, materials + gear
4 min |
June 2020
Family Handyman
5 Amazon Echo Security Features, Tested
From monitoring the weather to controlling your smart home, Amazon Echo has hundreds of different skills.
3 min |
March 2020
Family Handyman
CUSTOM SHUTTERS
The size, style and color you want—for less than the cost of plastic shutters
3 min |
March 2020
Family Handyman
A NEW WINDOW IN ONE DAY
It can be intimidating, but replacing a window is just a series of simple steps
5 min |
March 2020
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Choose the best CORDLESS JIGSAW
Cut the cord, keep the power
5 min |
April 2020
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STUD FINDERS, SIMPLIFIED
With a little knowledge, choosing the right one is easy
3 min |
April 2020
Family Handyman
BEST INVERTER GENERATORS
Quiet, clean power on the go
4 min |