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.
Budding DIYer • A family dog gets a mealtime upgrade thanks to Handyman
From Blank Slate to Welcoming Space • A vacant room is a vast opportunity, as the hosts of Making It Home prove
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A Cut Above • Go beyond the basic with DIY gear that keeps you organized, safe and ready for anything
Pantry Problem-Solvers • A cramped kitchen is a recipe for disaster. Mix in these solutions for a more functional space.
5 Food Storage Superstars • Stock your shelves with easy, affordable upgrades
Simple Kitchen Stool • Pantry staples out of reach? Take your kitchen storage to new heights with an easy step stool you can build in an afternoon.
Captain’s Bed • A bed, a dresser, a few shelves and a desk combine to form the perfect all-in-one furniture project
Plan the Perfect Gallery Wall • Family Handyman set designer Melissa Franco offers pro guidance for putting your personality on display
Barnhouse Reborn • I Spy DIY founder Jenni Yolo and her husband, David, reinvented a home while keeping the heritage in its bones
ULTIMATE GUIDE TO Indoor Lighting • When it comes to a room’s look and feel, lighting is just as vital as furniture, paint and flooring. In fact, the quality, color and distribution of light can impact just about everything in the room. So don’t get left in the dark—let our guide help you bring all your brightest ideas to life.
Creating a Plan • Have a light bulb over your head? Here’s how to put your ideas into practice.
Can You DIY It? • Working on your own lights is rewarding and cost effective. But consider the risks, and your comfort level, before jumping in.
Find Inspiration • Use these quick tips to light up every room in your house, from bright cheery kitchens to dark dens
For the Record • Bring vintage stacks into the modern era with three DIYs for music lovers
Storage Crate • A dedicated display shows off what’s spinning
Memento Box • Showcase ticket stubs and concert keepsakes in style
Security Details • Protect what matters with top-rated smart locks, safes and self-monitored systems that keep your home and family secure
Basement Buildouts • Feeling cramped? Love a blank canvas? A pro tells you how to turn below-ground into gold.
Faucet FAQs • Fine-tune your plumbing skills with quick solves for common leaks, drips and drops
In a Fix • Quick and easy solutions for household headaches, straight from Family Handyman readers
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A Better Bonus Room • Family Handyman reader David Morgan turned an overlooked kids’ room into a grown-up reading refuge