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The Family Handyman's 100 Things Every Homeowner Must Know gives you the knowledge you need to be a better homeowner. You'll make informed decisions, avoid frustrations & save thousands over the life of your home.

2x4 Indoor Projects provides complete how-to instructions for DIY projects that will improve storage both inside and outside your home using only basic tools and home center materials. Most projects take less than a weekend, and many take just a couple of hours.

Learn how to cut the clutter and solve storage solutions in every area of your home with this special collection from Family Handyman, 228 Storage Tips & Easy Projects. Inside you’ll find budget-friendly projects, proven ideas from the pros and easy-to-follow directions that will help you organize the mess…in one weekend or less! 

The Family Handyman's 57 Things Every Homeowner Must Know gives you the knowledge you need to be a better homeowner. You'll make informed decisions, avoid frustrations & save thousands over the life of your home.

Upgrade your home with some of the most sought-after ideas from the pages of Family Handyman magazine. 58 Fast & Easy Projects is your go-to guide for simple home improvements you can complete in a weekend or less! Build portable shelves in media room…add curb appeal with a hand-built window planter…create more kitchen storage by installing a cabinet door rack. You can do it! Find all these projects and more, complete with step-by-step directions, full-color photos and timesaving pro tips, in this handy DIY collection.

Family Handyman 814 Handy Home Hints is packed with proven shortcuts and advice from real-world DIYers and hands-on pros. Every page details easy-to-complete home hacks that will help you save time & money and eliminate common household hassles. With clear instructional photos and step-by-step directions, you’ll learn how to maximize storage, paint like a pro, and complete easy DIY improvements that will keep your home running smoothly!

Master the skills you need to tackle home improvements with Build Your Skills, a hands-on DIY book from Family Handyman magazine. This comprehensive guide gives you the proper tools, techniques and confidence you need to complete any home improvement and repair BY YOURSELF. You’ll find real-world lessons from expert carpenters, plumbers, electricians and more in every home improvement area, simplified for every level of DIYer!

Save time & money on your next DIY project with the year's best fixes, upgrades and more inside Family Handyman Best Tips & Projects 2014. Inside you’ll find 750+ home improvement ideas for every level of DIYer—from beginners to pros—and every room of your home, both inside and out! You'll save hundreds of dollars in home improvements by doing them yourself, with results you'll be proud to show off!

Save time & money on your next DIY project with the year's best fixes, upgrades and more inside Family Handyman Best Tips & Projects 2015. Inside you’ll find 300+ projects & tips for every level of DIYer—from beginners to pros—and every room of your home, both inside and out! You'll save hundreds of dollars in home improvements by doing them yourself, with results you'll be proud to show off!

Save time & money on your next DIY project with the year's best fixes, upgrades and more inside Family Handyman Best Tips & Projects 2019. Inside you’ll find 750+ home improvement ideas for every level of DIYer—from beginners to pros—and every room of your home, both inside and out! You'll save hundreds of dollars in home improvements by doing them yourself, with results you'll be proud to show off!

Master the most common DIY skills with Do-It-Yourself Basics. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, this DIY book gives you 120+ projects & tips that show you how to get the job done right…without calling an expensive repairman! Plus, you'll find easy-to-follow directions, detailed photos and valuable advice from the experts you can trust. You'll SAVE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS by completing projects yourself, with results you'll be proud to show off!

Whether you're a beginner or a pro, Family Handyman Do-It-Yourself Basics 2019 gives you 130+ projects & tips that show you how to get the job done right…without calling an expensive repairman! Plus, you'll find easy–to–follow directions, detailed photos and valuable expert advice you can trust.

Inside Family Handyman Handy Hints & Tips, you’ll find 511 time-saving, problem-solving tips that will help you keep your home running smoothly and complete repairs and improvements easily. From stopping a running toilet to getting rid of bugs to erasing white rings on antique wood tables, you’ll find simple solutions for everyday problems. Not to mention advice for decluttering your garage, making lithium batteries last longer, organizing your chargers, and that always-useful classic—fixing leaky pipes.

Save time & money on your next DIY project with the year's best fixes, upgrades and more inside Family Handyman Home Improvement. Inside you’ll find home improvement ideas for every level of DIYer—from beginners to pros—and every room of your home, both inside and out! You'll save hundreds of dollars in home improvements by doing them yourself, with results you'll be proud to show off!

Discover where you can save the most money in your home! In Save Energy, Save Money! you’ll find 201 projects, tips and ideas to help you lower your utility bills and make your home more comfortable. Find out how to save money based on the location and condition of your home, your budget and your skill level.

Save hundreds of dollars in home repairs by doing them yourself! It's easy with Family Handyman Whole House Repair Guide by your side. Inside this comprehensive collection, you'll get 300+ expert solutions for every DIYer—beginners and pros! Plus, it's packed with easy-to-follow directions, detailed photos and valuable advice from experienced professionals that will help take the guesswork out of common household repairs.

Spruce up your home and yard with 500 simple projects and tips inside Family Handyman Refresh Your Home! From small fixes like stopping drafts and repairing a leaky faucet to bigger interior upgrades and repairs, you’ll find hundreds of ways to increase the value of your home without hiring expensive contractors.

The editors of Family Handyman bring you Make It Last, a special collection of proven projects, repairs and improvements you can complete around your home that will save you thousands of dollars and help you gain lasting value. You’ll enjoy over 100 ingenious ideas from industry pros that you can easily complete yourself…safely & correctly!

Give your home an exterior transformation in just two days with Family Handyman Weekend Curb Appeal. Inside you’ll find 257 DIY projects & tips that will make your home’s exterior irresistible to passerby’s…and potential buyers! From fixing a concrete patio and creating backyard storage to planting beautiful container gardens and painting your front door, you’ll find inspiring, and surprisingly cheap, upgrades you can make to your home in just a weekend!

The editors of Family Handyman bring you Ready for Anything, a special collection of hacks, hints & tips that will make you a little more prepared for unforeseen situations around your home and on the road. Inside you’ll discover 494+ time & money-saving ideas that will help you stay calm, stay safe and be ready when everyday disasters strike!

Take your backyard to new heights in one weekend or less! Our Best Backyard Projects brings you 22 inspiring ideas from the editors of Family Handyman that will bring you more enjoyment in your outdoor space and add value to your property. From building the ultimate shed to installing landscape lighting, you’ll find projects perfect for every level of DIYer that include detailed photos, step-by-step instructions and expert advice from industry pros to help you get the job done correctly and confidently.

The editors of Family Handyman bring you Summer Hints and Tips, a special collection of proven projects and ideas that will help you maintain your home and enjoy it all season long. You’ll find over 400 time & money-saving ideas from industry pros that you can easily complete yourself!

Discover how to keep your home running smoothly, extend the life of your appliances and avoid expensive repair bills with Family Handyman Make It Last! Whether you’re a first-time homeowner or you’ve owned a home for years, trust Make It Last to help you complete maintenance and repair projects correctly & confidently. You’ll also get money-saving advice from the pros on how to double the life of your appliances, restore the efficiency of your heating and cooling system and when to replace rather than repair items.

Tackle your biggest storage problems with the biggest organization book from Family Handyman, Ultimate Storage Solutions. Inside you’ll discover 450+ clever projects & tips that will help you manage the mess in one weekend or less!

There’s a place for everything, and you’ll learn where that place is and how to build it with All-Time Best Storage Projects, a special collection of projects & ideas from Family Handyman magazine. Inside you’ll also find storage tips for every room in the house, along with ideas and inspiration to help you find solutions to all your storage problems.

Family Handyman 388 Handy Home Hints is packed with proven shortcuts and advice from real-world DIYers and hands-on pros. Every page details easy-to-complete home hacks that will help you save time & money and eliminate common household hassles. With clear instructional photos and step-by-step directions, you’ll learn how to maximize storage, paint like a pro, and complete easy DIY improvements that will keep your home running smoothly! Plus, enjoy a whole section of quick 10-minute fixes that will resolve common problems around the house.

Find hidden storage, cut kitchen clutter and triple your closet space! You can do it with the 279 tips inside Organize Every Room, a special collection from Family Handyman. This handy guide to getting organized is packed with quick & easy storage projects you can complete in just a weekend. Plus, there’s dozens of pro tips, detailed photos & simple directions that will guide you every step of the way.

The Family Handyman's Best One-Day Projects is packed with 340 inspiring ideas for quickly upgrading your home…in 1 day or less! Inside, you’ll find helpful tips on how to build a deck in a day, paint walls like a pro, build a timber bench, repair appliances, skillfully hang pictures and more! Plus, you’ll find a bonus section filled with quick & easy gifts you can make, including a two-way serving tray, space-saving knife rack and beautiful keepsake boxes.

The Best of Get Organized is bursting with 270 all-time favorite storage projects from the editors of Family Handyman that will help you kick clutter to the curb. From the kitchen to the bathroom, basement and backyard, you’ll discover ingenious organization ideas, including how to triple your closet space, hide entryway mess, shelf everyday disorder and more! Plus, enjoy a special section with ideas for unloading your laundry room clutter.

The Family Handyman's 101 Things Homeowners Must Know gives you the knowledge you need to be a better homeowner. Inside, you’ll find helpful tips on how to fix a toilet, make appliances last, push a button and save $100 and more! You'll learn how to make informed decisions, avoid frustrations & save thousands over the life of your home.

Save time & money on your next DIY project with the year's best fixes, upgrades and more inside Family Handyman Best Tips & Projects 2020. This comprehensive collection is packed with 700+ home improvement ideas for every level of DIYer—from beginners to pros—and every room of your home, both inside and out! You'll save hundreds of dollars in home improvements by doing them yourself, with results you'll be proud to show off!

Home Hacks features surprising new uses for common items that will help you streamline your chores—all while saving time and money! Whether you are looking to organize your space, find simpler ways to clean including natural cleaning solutions, create systems to keep things tidy, keep your clothes in tip-top shape, or know which hooks are best for wall hangings, here you’ll find the smartest hacks for everyday problems.

Take your love of crafting outside with the 71 projects in Handmade Outdoor Crafts. From magical fairy gardens and adorable yard accents to impressive planters and nature-inspired works of art, these delightfully simple ideas add a pinch of whimsy to your yard and home alike.