A collection of easy tips, tricks and hacks from Family Handyman to help readers clean better, get organized, solve everyday problems around the house and more. From the reader-favorite section in Family Handyman magazine comes Handy Hints. Inside, more than 200 reader-submitted tips save you time and money and solve problems around the house and garden — from noisy floors to stuck labels on plastic containers. You’ll find: Chapters of hints devoted to cleaning, maintenance, organization, DIY tools and techniques, and everyday solutions to minor inconveniences around the home Projects to straighten pointed brick and build a super-handy storage bin system Easy-to-understand instructions for each hint and accompanying photos

Whether you’re a first-time homeowner or a long-standing neighborhood icon, your home needs attention—and we can help. The Family Handyman’s Whole House Repair Guide gives readers the know-how and confidence to tackle repair jobs, save money and avoid the hassles of service calls. We cover all of the most common repairs from floors to ceilings, from paint to plumbing. Indoors or out, large or small, this is the guide you need to do the job right. This book will walk you through all projects and also provide tips and tricks that will make the jobs simpler.

Open up this book and you will find amazing, clever, innovative solutions to everyday problems that you can do yourself. This collection of ingenious, helpful, budget-conscious hints, tips and how to's prove that you don't need a workshop full of tools or 30 years of experience to be a successful DIYer. Save time, money and frustration, plus, up your DIY game with these hacks shared by our editors and readers. Chapters include: -Cleaning Hacks -Painting Hacks Workshop Tips -Storage & Organizing Hacks -Safety & Security Hacks -Holiday Hacks -Best for Your Pets

Save Thousands! Tackle the Easy Fixes Yourself Over 120 Step-by-Step Secrets Revealed The Basics Everyone Can Master Don’t pay a professional tons of money! We make it so easy for you to tackle the tasks yourself. Below are some of the everyday projects you will find in here to make your life easier and your household more self-sufficient: Cleaning & replacing filters Easy plumbing fixes Painting hints & tips Garden & landscape ideas Hints & tips throughout Chapters include: Master Tools Electrical Plumbing Appliances Windows and Doors Walls and Floors Cleaning Exterior Auto Tried-and-true instructions provide do-it-yourself solutions to a ton of problems that could cost a fortune if you hired a professional. This manual is a “must-have” reference guide for every home-owner.

The Family Handyman’s 100 Things Every Homeowner Must Know gives you the knowledge you need to be a better homeowner. You’ll make informed decisions, avoid frustrations and save thousands over the life of your home. The Family Handyman’s 100 Things Every Homeowner Must Know gives you the knowledge you need to be a better homeowner. You’ll make informed decisions, avoid frustrations and save thousands over the life of your home. Here’s just a small sample of what’s inside: The smartest thing you can do before going on vacation Push a button and save $100 Be ready for any natural disaster Make burglars bypass your house The most effective way to cut heating and cooling costs Clever shortcuts for home maintenance—indoors and out Keep mice, ants and other invaders out of your house Boost curb appeal without remodeling What to do when the power goes out The most common—and costly—homeowner mistakes Eliminate noises, odors and other household irritations Grow the best lawn on the block Secret weapons pros use for easy, instant repairs Make appliances last years longer The key to drip-free faucets Make your mower start right up—every time Cures for damp basements Exterminate mold and mildew Pick a paint color you’ll love Get faster downloads and better TV quality Stop peeling paint Plus, incredibly easy repairs for appliances, plumbing, flooring, walls, furniture and more!

Continuing Family Handyman’s “Whole House” series, this book offers readers a wide variety of tips and projects to help them tidy up and declutter around their living spaces. Chapters are as follows: Kitchen & Bathroom; Garage & Outdoors; Laundry Room, Closets & Clothes; Around the House; Workshop; Special Section: Storing Sports Gear. If you’ve got stuff, you need to have places to put it and ways to keep it neat—and that’s where this book comes in. Whether you’re looking to tidy up or store your belongings, we have you covered with a wide variety of projects and hints to make your living space the most orderly it’s ever been. The book includes: 50+ PROJECTS for your kitchen, bathroom, backyard, bedrooms, of?ce, workshop and more. SIMPLE STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS to build customized storage solutions. CLEVER TIPS for storing bulky or awkwardly shaped items like blankets, sports gear and kitchen utensils. Whether you’re looking to build a storage shed or to take advantage of unused space in your closet, this volume will help you tidy up all around the house—from the bathroom to the backyard and everywhere in-between.

The most complete home improvement manual on the market, this newly updated edition of Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement offers thousands of how-to photos, 800 drawings, and understandable text on plumbing and electrical repairs, heating and cooling, remodeling, and more. With 325 step-by-step DIY projects, build basic skills and learn to complete home projects and repairs yourself! New edition includes current code updates and changes, as well as information on USB outlets, AFCI/GFCI breakers, and tankless water heaters.

The Family Handyman’s Whole House Repair Guide gives readers the know-how and confidence to tackle repair jobs, save money and avoid the hassles of service calls. We cover all of the most common repairs from floors to ceilings, from paint to plumbing. Indoors or out, large or small, this is the guide you need to do the job right. This book will walk you through all projects and also provide tips and tricks that will make the jobs simpler. The chapters include Walls & Ceilings, Plumbing, Doors & Windows, Floors and Floor Coverings, Furniture and Cabinets, Electrical, Exterior, Concrete & Asphalt, Appliances and More easy Repairs.

uild fashionable, functional, inexpensive indoor and backyard furniture—even if you're a complete beginner. These are realistic projects for the average weekend warrior that require no great skills, just normal tools you already have and easy-to-buy materials available at any home store. Here's a small sample of what's inside: Build a simple-but-stylish bookcase Cut garage clutter with oversized shelves Double your closet space with easy accessories Build a rock-solid workbench in 3 hours Maximize kitchen storage with clever cabinet inserts Build backyard furniture, a garden arbor, planters and more! Benches, garden and deck chairs Outdoor storage Quick projects like bird houses, handy hints, and more

Quick and easy solutions, time saving tips and tricks of the trade.