Skills

Pruning a tree is a lot easier if you have the right tools. Here's everything you need to know about...

Cool down your house in summer and maximize your air conditioner's efficiency. These trees will quickly throw some shade your...

Learn more about these versatile and powerful digging tools here.

From entertaining spaces to cooking stations to areas designed for lounging, patios can add value and comfort to your home....

Whether it was a backyard game of catch, when you learned how to ride a bike without training wheels or...

Choosing flooring for your home involves decisions about style, durability and budget. Here are 11 flooring options, along with their...

Here are 28 clever solutions from our readers and the DIY experts at The Family Handyman.

With these specialized attachments and bits, there's nothing you can't drill through.

Stop racking your brain and learn how to solve these common home mysteries right now.

Just because you used pressure-treated lumber doesn't mean your outdoor project has to stay green. Not only can you can...

You might want to cover your eyes for some of these...

A dead pump can lead to disaster. Here's how to avoid trouble

Check out these nine amazingly simple ways to optimize your flush.

Before you can start building a cabin or home, you need to prepare the site. Here are the steps for...

Save hundreds by making your own DIY trim. Here's how to do it.

Make DIY trim and save a bundle over store-bought trim. Here's how.

Kit homes can be a cost-effective way to build your perfect retreat, but be aware: Some assembly is required.

Have a sunny spot where you could use a bright splash of color? Start with these 10 popular sun-loving perennials.

Got an unfinished attic you'd like to convert to living space? Flooring matters. Learn which attic flooring approach makes sense...

Add ambience, color and fragrance to your backyard with these pool privacy plants and relax in your very own oasis.

Select a classic kitchen color combination from among these top five perennial favorites, as chosen by interior designers and color...

Choosing the best paint for kitchen cabinets doesn't have to be difficult. Learn about the best paint, according to an...

Create the deck of your dreams with these paint and stain color ideas — tried and true, beautiful blue and...

Our garages are multitaskers. Vehicle storage, workshop, tool organizer and hangout space for friends and family. For this garage to...

Dwarf trees offer beauty and edible fruit without taking up much yard space. Learn what dwarf trees are and discover...

This sliding station keeps your tools ready to go

Tired of maintaining an outdoor wood finish that peels? Exterior wood stain provides the same protection without the headaches.

Painting a ceiling isn't as difficult as you might think. With the right paint and a few helpful hints, you...

Need more counter space in your workshop? Here's a DIY solution.