
50 Tiny Houses That Actually Float
If you've ever wanted to take tiny-house living for a test drive, reserve one of these unique Airbnb homes for...


9 Repair Requests Home Buyers Should Not Ask of Sellers
Choose your battles wisely, or you could lose the home of your dreams.

16 Things All Smart Homeowners Do Once a Year
Think of these small steps as vitamins for a healthy home. Do them just once a year and you’ll save...


Home Inspector Nightmares: Volume 25
Here’s another batch of photos from our home inspector friends. If these fixes are any indication of what people are...


14 Impressive Tiny Homes: Exploring Cozy and Creative Small-Space Designs with Pictures
Living well doesn't necessarily mean living large. Check out these 15 amazing tiny homes to learn more about how people...


Copper Pipe Types
The pros and cons of thicker and thinner copper pipe.

What’s the Difference Between a Castle and a Palace
What's the difference between a castle and a palace?

98 Plumbing Goofs and Other Scary Stuff
A plumbing problem is no laughing matter, but it is fun to see the problems before they're solved. Check out...

Alternative TV Services Your Cable Company Doesn’t Want You to Know About
With streaming services and other alternative technologies, many viewers are ditching cable. These products will help you cut the cord...

11 Voice Assistant Smart Home Products to Revolutionize Your Home
Gone are the days when you needed to press a button to control your environment. Now, you can control a...

10 Ways to Make Your Home More Handicap Accessible
More than 56 million people in the U.S. have some type of physical disability, according to the 2010 census. Whether...


4 Proven Methods for Creating Wood Joints
Make strong, long-lasting joints without needing years of woodworking expertise or a big budget.


15 Things You Should Do When You Find a Burst Pipe
A burst pipe is the last thing anyone wants to tackle. But there are some quick temporary fixes you can...


12 Things to Consider Before Building a Tiny Home
So you’ve had enough of the big house, big yard and the responsibilities that come with that. You’ve got your...


Innovations for Life
Family Handyman’s innovative homeLAB is an urban testing ground where editors test the latest products and share with readers how...


Crucial Differences Between Licensed & Unlicensed Contractors
Choosing an unlicensed contractor comes with legal liabilities for the homeowner.

Why the Direction Your Home Faces Matters
You might not think about it when you're looking at houses, but you'll notice that the direction your home faces...


35 Common Home Security Mistakes
These not-so-obvious indicators will make your home a target for thieves.


The Best (and Worst) Projects for Your Home’s Resale Value
Are you looking for a specific renovation project that will improve the resale value of your home? Your return on...

The 10 Best Tiny Homes to Buy After Retirement
Buying a tiny home for retirement is an excellent way to shave expenses. The Family Handyman looks at 15 tiny...

18 Reasons Why It Might Be Time for You to Move
There's no decision quite like the choice to move to a different home, whether you're staying in the same area...


10 Home Projects You Should Always Hire a Pro For
For all but the most advanced DIYers, there are some home improvement projects that just aren't worth the money, time...


10 Breathtaking Outdoor Lighting Looks For Your Yard
There's nothing quite like the twinkle of outdoor lighting on a cool summer night. To get you inspired, we've rounded...

9 Most Costly Mistakes in DIY Home Improvement
These DIYers paid the price for their great goofs. Read on for some of the most expensive mistakes in home...


15 Cool Tech Gadgets That Turn Your Home into a Smart House
We've culled the new crop of high-tech gadgets that promise to change your life and we found some products that...


3 Ways for Woodworkers to Save Money
Woodworking can be one expensive hobby. High-quality blades, sanding belts and router bits are costly—and worth every penny. Here are...

Avoid Frozen Sump Pump Pipes
What seemed like an easy, inexpensive project could have turned out to be a costly disaster.

Rain Barrel Diverters Protect Your Foundation From Overflows
This simple valve on a rain barrel downspout diverter keeps your house protected.


How to Paint a Front Door
Spruce up your house by painting the front door. It's an easy DIY project.