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For more than seven decades, Family Handyman has been providing its audience with ideas, inspiration and step-by-step directions on how to maintain and enhance indoor and outdoor living spaces. In addition to having our own staff of experts, we hire individuals whose skills have been honed through years of experience in the building, plumbing and electrical trades, and as passionate homeowners who have translated DIY (do it yourself) skills into careers as respected creators.

Articles

15 Common Backyard Birds You Should Know

New to birding? Learn to recognize 15 common backyard birds, and discover ways to attract them to your yard.

Close up of gardener cutting a flower deadheading

What’s Deadheading and Why You Should Do it to Your Garden

One simple chore will help your flower garden bloom better and longer.

bird nest on top of a garage door opener

Can You Move a Bird’s Nest?

Birds have a habit of building nests in inconvenient places. Find out when and how you can move a bird nest if needed.