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.

Recipe for a Kitchen Renovation • Sebastian Clovis, co-host of Save My Reno, turned a cramped kitchen into an island oasis

At-Home Saunas

Cold-Weather Comfort • Coast through winter’s next cold front with editor-tested products that bring the heat

Mantel Makeovers • Whether you have a working or non-working fireplace, a little repair and refresh can go a long way. We show you how.

Home Bar • Build a handsome hub for entertaining that seamlessly blends function and flair

Bar Shelves • Turn simple shelves into a sophisticated statement with thoughtful custom touches

Carving Her Niche • DIY personality Jen Woodhouse has turned her home into one big drawing board, with a full-blown workshop at the heart of it all

ULTIMATE GUIDE TO Stress-Free Renting

Efficient Ways to Rent Out Your Property • Get tips on everything from prep work to repairs to simply being a good landlord

Tips for Living in a Rented Home • So you’ve signed a lease. Here’s how to settle in and make it feel personal.

Small-Space Living Inspiration • Have a small space to lease or let? Give it an instant upgrade with these ideas. You can make a big impact anywhere.

Holiday How-To’s • Deck your halls with Christmas DI Ys that maximize the potential of a live tree

Evergreen Bough Wreath • Cutoff branches and an artful eye are all you need to put together this festive (and fragrant) wreath

Easy Christmas Tree Stand • What better way to get in the holiday mood than by building a sturdy stand for your tree?

Cutting Your Own Tree This Year?

Best in Snow • Our editors have hand-picked a winning lineup of snowblowers, shovels and cold weather apparel designed to help you power through winter’s worst

Shovel Smarter: 6 Essential Tips

Light It Up • Want to go all out for the holidays? An expert reveals how to get your Griswold on—safely and beautifully.

A Very Festive Family

Temperature Check! • Too hot? Too cold? Here’s how to find—and fix—common problems in your home.

How to Be a Good HVAC System Owner

Don’t Stress the Mess • Family Handyman readers share smart cleaning solutions for dirty dishware, dusty blinds and more

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From Gut Job to Job Well Done • One couple completely remodeled a run-down bathroom in their century-old row house