Family Handyman

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.

Creating a Farm Animal Sanctuary • Pet Palaces TV host Luke Barr turned vacant land into a sustainable home for goats

Moroccan Mood

Make Yourself at Home • Enjoy comfier, cleaner and cozier indoor spaces with these editor-tested products

Color Your World • Fresh color can take your home a long way. We’ve got surprising inspiration, an Ikea hack how-to, splashy home decor recommendations and palette-matching to fit your personality.

Decorate with Color Trends • These accent pieces represent Coloro’s colors of the year for 2025. Grab them while they’re hot.

How to Paint Ikea Furniture • The untreated furniture with a fan following is perfect to work your magic on. Make it your own with this step-by-step.

Create a Palette for Your Personality Traits • The colors you choose can say a lot about you and the mood you want to create. These hues might seem like unlikely pair-ups, but together they make a statement.

Built-In Bookcases • Turn prefab bookcases into built-ins that look as though they have been there for generations

Help Your Bookshelves Tell a Story

DIY Room Divider • Add style and structure to any room with this unique-to-you weekend build

Leaving a Legacy • Instagram DIY star Kyle Ortiz does every home project and fix-it with his family in mind

Closet Turned Drop Zone • Kyle Ortiz transformed a congested space into something infinitely more useful for his family’s comings and goings

Inside a Reimagined Home Office • Kyle Ortiz tore down a wall to turn a drab office into a colorful retreat for himself and his wife, Amanda. Here are some secrets to its success.

ULTIMATE GUIDE TO Windows • Looking to reduce your energy bills? Increase your home’s curb appeal? Replacing your windows is one of the best ways to do it. We’ve got inspiration and installation tips.

Maintenance & Care • A new window, properly installed, could last up to 30 years, especially if you stick to these must-do’s.

Types of Windows • You don’t have to do a one-to-one replacement. Here’s a view into the most popular varieties.

Glass 101 • There are various types of glass, each with its own properties and benefits. Here’s a quick guide to the most common.

Design Inspiration • Make your windows uniquely you. Pick a style you like, and add grilles, tints, curtains and trim. The possibilities are endless. Here are some ideas to get started.

To Shutter or Not to Shutter?

Take a Seat • Tackle frayed, torn and dull fabrics with these vital furniture upholstery techniques

Patch a Hole or Tear • Whether the culprit was a cat’s claw or a rogue fireplace ember, imperfections are fixable with a little patience

Sew a Ripped Seam • Addressing seam damage early will keep your couch looking beautiful for years to come

Leaf Relief! • Sure, crisp air and colorful foliage create an idyllic autumn scene, but hours of raking, leaf blowing and hauling bags can spoil the fun. These editor-approved tools will get you back to enjoying the season in no time.

Cordless Blowers

Beyond the Leaf Pile • Yard finally cleared? Here are 5 other handy ways to harness the power of a new blower.

Next-Level Leaf Wrangling • Add these specialized tools to your autumn arsenal for even faster cleanup

Outdoor Fall Home Inspection Checklist • Think like an inspector and stay ahead of potential problems with our guide

Got the Tools?

What’s That Noise? • Get to the bottom of...