House and Components

A clean dryer vent is a vital part of home maintenance and safety. Here's the process.

If you're feeling lukewarm about your water heater's performance, it could be a faulty dip tube. Here's how to fix...

There are a lot of miscellaneous wires and cables in modern homes. Here are the best tools you can use...

Convert food waste into nutrient-rich soil with the best electric composters.

A toilet seat replacement is an easy way to enhance the look and feel of your bathroom. Here are the...

The editors at Family Handyman were lucky enough to get a tour of Mr. Build It’s newly rehabbed home on...

Learn how the red reset button on garbage disposals helps prevent overloading and overheating when your unit malfunctions.

Silence your noisy, rattling water pipes by installing a water hammer arrestor.

Prevent breakages, blockages and injuries with these pro tips for removing glass in garbage disposals.

Discover reasons behind your humming, yet inactive garbage disposal with this troubleshooting guide.

Confused about these important safety devices? An electrician explains the difference.

Add one attic fan to vent multiple bathrooms.

Common problems that could turn your project into a nightmare—and how to avoid them

The Midea dehumidifier helped this native northerner survive the humid summers months in the South. Here's why I recommend it...

A wet carpet in a flooded basement may be salvageable, depending on the water source, but you have to work...

Mounting blocks make installing a light fixture on your vinyl siding easy and worry-free.

Elevate both the style and the function of your pool area with these above ground pool deck ideas.

Three simple ways to anchor your bookcase and keep it from tipping.

Confused about which joint compound you should buy for your DIY project? Here's what you need to know.

These maintenance steps will prevent most refrigerator breakdowns.

Sagging in a ceiling may be caused by undersized drywall. You can either replace it or build the ceiling out.

Are you bugged by kitchen cabinets that don’t work quite right? Broken latches, loose door hinges, sticking drawers—are they driving...

Understand your options before you invest.

Check out this modern take on sliding barn doors from At Home with Family Handyman personality Mr. Build It.

Learn the differences between these two sink types.

Clean up problem stains faster and easier with these expert tips.

Our appliance experts came together to find the best dishwasher brand for those looking for a reliable machine. See their other...

A roof replacement is an expensive proposition, and you might not need one. Here's how to tell when a less...

I tested the Frigidaire Dehumidifier and kept it to use in my own basement to help control humidity for woodworking...