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The Backyard & Garden
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The Backyard & Garden / Outdoor DIY projects for your backyard, garden, patio, deck, and lawn. Find tips and project instructions for ways to beautify your yard.
Exterior Projects
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Exterior Projects / Show the outside of your house some love with these DIY projects for the exterior. From siding installation and roof repair to fences and gutter repair, we've got all the instructions and project ideas you need to perfect your home's exterior.
Emergency and Storm Prep
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Emergency and Storm Prep / Severe weather preparedness is about more than just building storm shelters. Here are some DIY tips for preparing for hurricanes, tornadoes, and other storms. Keep your family and your home safe!
Organization Tips & Storage Ideas
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Organization Tips & Storage Ideas / Find a place for everything and put everything in its place with these storage and organization ideas. This board showcases organizing tips and hacks along with DIY projects for building storage systems and shelving.
Why Didn't I Think Of That...
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Why Didn't I Think Of That... / The ingenious ideas on this board - from organizing hacks and storage ideas to miscellaneous DIY tips and other handyman tricks - will have you saying "Why didn't I think of that?!"
Simple DIY Projects
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Simple DIY Projects / Not all DIY projects have to be complicated! If you're short on time, a beginner handyman, or you just want something quick and simple, this board is full of ideas to get you started.
Simple Repairs
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Simple Repairs / Some of life's most common household problems have very simple repairs. You don't have to be the handiest of handymen to complete these simple DIY repairs. Here's how to fix almost anything that can break around your house.
New/Smart Homeowner
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New/Smart Homeowner / Buying a new home can be daunting, so here are all of the little tips and tricks you'll need to know along the way, as you make your house into a home. Use these DIY projects and ideas to make small repairs and big renovations in your house.
House Painting
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House Painting / Paint like a pro with these tips and instructions for DIY painting. We've got wall painting designs and techniques, tips for clean and easy painting, and ways to paint furniture and other household objects.
Woodworking
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Woodworking / Woodworking projects and plans, carpentry skills and techniques, DIY furniture ideas and tips, and other wood tutorials live on this board.
Top Money-Saving Ideas
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Top Money-Saving Ideas / Check out these frugal, DIY ways to save money! We've got many more money saving ideas and tips than just what you see here, but this board represents our rotating list of Top 10 favorites.
The Kitchen
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The Kitchen / From kitchen renovations and remodeling to DIY kitchen project plans and room ideas, this board has all the tips and instructions you need to get a functional, beautiful kitchen.
Weekend Projects
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Weekend Projects / Some DIY projects take a little extra time to complete, but after you follow the instructions and finish the job, the results can be breathtaking! Try these multi-day projects and more intermediate and expert plans to create beautiful DIY elements for your home and yard.
The Bedroom
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The Bedroom / Your bedroom should be your sanctuary from the stress of everyday life. Design and create the ultimate bedroom oasis with these DIY building plans, decor ideas, organizing tricks, and other projects - which can also work on kids' rooms and guest rooms!
The Garage
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The Garage / For most handymen, the garage is where the magic happens! Many cars and lawn mowers have to share their garage space with workrooms and workbenches. Here's how to design and build up your garage space to optimize its use for both storing outdoor equipment, organizing tools, and serving as your workshop.
Eco Friendly
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Eco Friendly / Making green or eco-friendly upgrades to your home can save you money while benefiting the environment. This board shows you how to cut your energy bills, install solar panels, and make other environmentally sound DIY home upgrades.
Handy Words to Live By
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Handy Words to Live By / Handyman humor, DIY sayings and inspiration quotes about creating, repairing, and home improvement.
The Basement
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The Basement / Whether you use your basement as a laundry room, rec room, man cave or unfinished storage facility, there always seems to be a number of DIY projects and repairs to complete down there. Here's how to finish your basement, fix common basement problems, and make small upgrades downstairs.
Doors & Windows
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Doors & Windows / Doors and windows are both decorative and functional elements in your home, requiring the DIY skills of a seasoned handyman and the eye of an inspired designer to get right. Follow these project instructions and handy tips for installing, removing, repairing, and upgrading your doors and windows.
Car & Truck
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Car & Truck / Being a DIY handyman doesn't only limit you to the house and yard - your car, truck, or other automobile also needs regular maintenance and repair. Follow these guides to learn how to take car of your car and truck.
Electrical Repair and Wiring
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Electrical Repair and Wiring / Electrical DIY projects can be dangerous, but they don't have to be scary! There are so many household projects you can conquer with just a few basic skills and some electricity background knowledge. Here's how to wire your home and fix or install other electric elements.
Flooring Tutorials
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Flooring Tutorials / DIY your home from the ground up, starting with flooring. Flooring and carpet repair, installation, removal and refinishing can be found on this board, which is chock full of project ideas, step-by-step instructions, and tips for flooring.
The Laundry Room
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The Laundry Room / Here's everything you need to know before you embark on a DIY project or repair in your laundry room, including washer and dryer repair, room design, and other laundry room ideas.
Concrete & Brick
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Concrete & Brick / Learn about concrete repair, pouring concrete, brick laying and masonry. These DIY instructions and tips will help you to handle any concrete and brick project, both indoors and outside.
Tool Storage
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Tool Storage / Storage and organization hacks abound when it comes to handymen and their tools! Check out these genius ways to store and organize your power tools, hand tools, nails, screws, and other DIY materials in your workshop or garage.
The Living Room
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The Living Room / Your living room needs to be both functional and welcoming - these DIY projects show you how to design and create your perfect living room, whether that means laying carpeting, building furniture, adding custom lighting, or just doing a great paint job.
Drywall Repair & Tips
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Drywall Repair & Tips / Installing, building, removing, repairing, and patching drywall is all in a day's work for an experienced DIY handyman. Check this board for a refresher before you embark on your next drywall project.
Insulation
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Insulation / Learn all about insulation - how to insulate your walls, removing insulating, and more - in these DIY project guides and tips from professionals.
Workbench Plans
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Workbench Plans / Before you can begin your many DIY projects, you'll need a trusty workbench to work from! Why not build the workbench yourself? This board contains project plans, instructions, and tips for how to build a workbench that will meet your needs and organize your tools and materials.
The Bathroom
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The Bathroom / Tiling, plumbing, and other bathroom-related DIY concerns are covered among the many project tutorials and handy tips included in this board. Design and build a functional, stylish bathroom with these room ideas and instructions.
Using Tools
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Using Tools / There's a lot to know about DIY tools - painting tools, power tools, woodworking tools and table saws - and even storing tools! Learn all about the different uses for your favorite tools, and new ones to consider adding to your collection.
Cleaning Tips
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Cleaning Tips / Check this board before you conquer any household cleaning project. We've got tips and tricks for DIY mold and mildew removal, cleaning your kitchen and bathroom, and more house cleaning tips and methods.
Room Ideas
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Room Ideas / Get inspired with room remodeling ideas and designs for how to update every room in your home. These indoor projects and inspirational photos will put you on the right track.
Common Plumbing Problems
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Common Plumbing Problems / Not all common problem plumbing problems require hiring a professional plumber. These DIY plumbing repair articles can help you troubleshoot and fix leaky faucets, broken toilets, etc.
Top DIY Pins
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Top DIY Pins
DIY Advice Blog
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DIY Advice Blog / Here are some of our best blog posts about DIY projects, room ideas, home improvement tips, and other valuable handyman content.
DIY Tip of the Day
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DIY Tip of the Day
New on FamilyHandyman.com
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New on FamilyHandyman.com / Check this board frequently to see what's new and exciting on The Family Handyman's website!
Great DIY Goofs
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Great DIY Goofs / Sometimes DIY projects don't go exactly as planned...
DIY Holiday Projects
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DIY Holiday Projects / The holidays are here. Start the season off right with these DIY projects that will make your home merry & bright - as well as warm, comfortable and secure. We'll add new projects throughout the holiday season!
Handyman Holiday Gift Guide
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Handyman Holiday Gift Guide / Our editors and Field Editors choose their favorite tools, the ones they’d most like to give and receive, for our Handyman Holiday Gift Guide. They’re guaranteed to make your DIY work easier and more fun.
Landscaping Tips
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Landscaping Tips
The Workshop
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The Workshop
Stuff We Love
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Stuff We Love
Summer Home Maintenance
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Summer Home Maintenance
Handyman Father's Day
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Handyman Father's Day / DIY projects to make for dad, woodworking plans for fathers to build with their kids, tool reviews, and gift ideas for Father's Day.
Winter Home Maintenance
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Winter Home Maintenance
Home Security Tips
43 Pins
Home Security Tips
Tools
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Tools
The Lawnmower
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The Lawnmower
Home Maintenance
38 Pins
Home Maintenance
Home Office
3 Pins
Home Office
Handy Gear
5 Pins
Handy Gear
Inspiration
117 Pins
Inspiration
Partners
9 Pins
Partners
Pest Control
82 Pins
Pest Control / Keep your home safe from pesky pests!
Painting
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Painting / Everything you need to know about painting like a pro.
Camping
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Camping
House Remodeling
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House Remodeling
Grilling
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Grilling
Air Conditioning
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Air Conditioning
Pets
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Pets
Home Safety
14 Pins
Home Safety
Plumbing
114 Pins
Plumbing
Home Buying
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Home Buying
Roof Projects
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Roof Projects