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Our best tips for getting your project done right.

You'll want to add a magnet to the end of every tape measure after reading this tip!

Before you paint a wall you have to prepare the surface, which inevitably involves patching. It's one of the most...

Mount a removable metal ruler on the front edge of your workbench!

I must have 4 or 5 utility knives at different spots around the house. And sometimes when they get dull,...

Build some clever plywood clamp extenders to use when bar clamps are too short to do the job. It beats...

You've been eyeing a project that uses wooden pallets, but you're unsure how to get started. We'll show you the...

Save a “used”sanding-belt to make specialized sanding tools. All you need is the belt, a pair of scissors and a little...

Setting compound is a powder which, when mixed with water, creates a fast-setting material used to fill gaps and cracks...

A standard spray gun—usually connected to a compressor—aggressively propels finish onto your project.

As an avid DIYer, you have the necessary tools, but do you have the proper safety gear? Here are 12...

Not sure which spray foam to choose from? These have been reviewed as the top spray foams that will give...

Even if you use reusable shopping bags, there's a good chance you have some plastic grocery bags somewhere in your...

Make transporting your groceries easier with this simple hack.

When you’re shortening a bolt or threaded rod with a hacksaw, you always mangle the threads at the sawn end,...

A plumb bob is a weighted object connected to a string that can be used to establish a vertical line....

Every good workshop (even if it's just a sliver of your garage) needs a quality workbench with ample storage. Begin...

What is a Sawzall? Sawzall—though a registered trademark of Milwaukee Tools—is the term often used to describe any brand of...

What is a 16d Nail? A 16d nail is one that is 3-1/2 inches long. But what does the 'd'...

Fit woodwork perfectly to even the waviest walls with an inexpensive compass.

For about $30, you can fortify your bar clamp arsenal with these mighty tools. These clamps apply pressure horizontally as...

Family Handyman reader Christopher Rings sent us photos and drawings of his incredible workbench. We just might need to build...

Whether you're a new homeowner or an expert DIYer, knowing how to fix these common household problems can save you...

Using paste wax is the best way to lubricate the top of your table saw, which will help wood pieces...

Use rubber O-rings to help you position router bit shafts the right depth in the collet. Use 5/32-in. dia. O-rings

You can use a hammer to pound nails, but there's so much more you can do, too! Check out these...

Once you try a cabinet scraper to smooth flat surfaces or curved sculpted forms, you’ll want to use it on...

Transform your yard with innovative, budget-friendly outdoor storage solutions to keep gardening tools and supplies neatly organized and accessible.