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    21 Home Improvement Projects to Tackle in 2024

    A new year means a new start on home improvement projects. Tackle these to-do list items this year.


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    What Is Cleaning Vinegar and How to Use It

    Find out why cleaning vinegar is better than white vinegar for household chores.


    10 Ways to Organize and Store Paper Bags

    10 Ways to Organize and Store Paper Bags


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    8 Ways to Organize and Store Plastic Bags

    Have a barrage of plastic bags fly out of your cabinet every time you open it? Put an end to...


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    50 Storage and Organizing Problem-Solvers

    Find a place for everything with these brilliant storage and organizing ideas for your home.


    37 Clever Handy Hints Under $5

    These genius ideas will save you time and trouble during home improvement projects. And each costs less than $5 to...


    Efficient Workshop Essentials: Best Hardware and Screw Organizers Reviewed

    When it comes to sorting and storing the nuts and bolts of your life, a hardware organizer will get the...


    9 Best Practices for Winter Driving

    If you live in a part of the country that gets cold and sees accumulating snow, you know driving in...

    How to Recycle Your Christmas Tree

    What do you do with a Christmas tree once the holidays are done? You could just throw it away —...


    10 Tips for Cleaning Your Whole House in a Day

    Your home needs a good cleaning but you're unsure where to start. It is possible to clean your entire home...


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    Repair a Rear Window Defogger

    Pick up an inexpensive defogger repair kit and complete the repair in less than 30 minutes.


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    12 Style Inspirations for DIY Refurbished Bookshelves

    You found an old bookshelf at a garage sale, in your basement or on craiglist, but it needs a little...


    13 Ideas for Fishing and Hunting Gear Storage

    Have your fishing and hunting gear organized with these awesome fishing and hunting gear storage options


    8 Best Places to Find Cheap Bookshelves

    Bookshelves aren't just for storing books! They add display and storage space to living rooms, bedrooms, dens and even kitchens!...


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    12 Best Mug Trees and Displays You Can DIY

    Coffee mugs can be difficult to store since they are awkwardly shaped and take up a lot of space. Plus,...


    4×4 Smarts: Safe Driving Tips for How to Use 4-Wheel-Drive

    We'll walk you through the basics of using 4WD for city and highway driving.


    5 Best Snow Tires for Trucks

    Stock up on the best snow tires for trucks to avoid nasty accidents and slipping on icy streets.

    You Need This Giant Cow Lawn Ornament from Home Depot

    Are you udderly crazy about Christmas? Then you'll love Home Depot's new line of outdoor holiday decor, featuring this glorious...


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    10 Best Small Christmas Trees for Small Spaces

    Whether you just downsized or you've lived in a small space for years, this roundup of mini Christmas tree ideas...


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    20 Amazing Kitchen Backsplash Ideas

    From intricate and eye-catching to simple and clean, a backsplash can help you express your style in the kitchen. Get...


    How to Remove Rust From Brake Rotors

    Rusty rotors peeking out from behind your expensive alloy wheels? Here's how to remove rust from brake rotors.


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    Can You Name These 12 Car Dashboard Lights?

    Do you know what all the different lights on your car's dashboard mean? Or do you just ignore them and...


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    28 Handy Hints to Get You Through the Holidays

    From decorating to cooking to organizing, the holidays can be overwhelming. Family Handyman is here to help with our favorite...

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    Regular vs. Premium Gasoline: Does It Really Matter Which You Use?

    Find out the difference between premium and regular gas and whether you should run premium gas in your car.


    How to Care For Christmas Flowers

    Give gifts that keep on giving this year. Here's how to care for the most popular Christmas flowers.


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    9 Christmas Tree Hacks That Will Make the Holidays Less Stressful

    Use these tips to make your holiday festivities easier


    5 Insects That May Be Eating Your Clothing

    You pull your favorite sweater out of storage and discover there's a hole. A jacket stored in the same bin...


    Activate These Holiday Features on Your Ring Video Doorbell

    There are so many fun ways to ring in the holidays. Tech lovers looking to find ways to use their...


    13 Things to Get at the Dollar Store for the Holidays

    The holiday season doesn't need to cost you an arm and a leg. Save some money this year by spending...