Family Handyman

When it comes to home improvement, you need information you can trust. Inside each issue of The Family Handyman, you’ll find see-and-solve expert repair techniques, a variety of projects for every room and step-by-step, do-it-yourself photos.

Stuff We Love • Our favorite DIY tools, materials + gear.

Handy Hints ® • Clever solutions from our readers

Hole Saw Smarts • When you need to drill a large hole, bigger than 1-½ in. in diameter or so, a hole saw is simply the right tool for the job. However, hole saws have a well-deserved reputation for being no fun to use. If the prospect of using one conjures memories of an ice pack on your wrist and the smell of burning wood, relax and read on. Here are 14 tips to help ensure safe, successful cutting.

NO CUTTING CORNERS • Tips for tight miters and coped joints

Get a Pinner

GARAGE MAKEOVER • Get the garage of your dreams one step at a time. The high-capacity cabinets shown above are one upgrade; here are the others:

ADD STYLE AND FUNCTION WITH A NEW GARAGE DOOR

DURABLE, BEAUTIFUL DIY FLOOR

GARAGE STORAGE TIPS • 8 tips from our readers to tidy up your garage

FLIP-TOP BENCH • A SPACE-SAVING WORKSHOP ON WHEELS!

ELECTRICAL CABLE BASICS • Home wiring demystified

FLOATING SHELF (with a secret drawer) • Floating shelves are fashionable and functional. But this one offers something more. It can act as a hiding place for valuables and any other items you want out of sight.

Protect exterior stonework • Simple steps to extend the life of stone and mortar

Choosing a USB outlet for home or garage

Mate hose ends for storage

Home Smarts • The knowledge you need to be a better homeowner.

WHAT’S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE? • We’ll show you the problem—and the fix.

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Great Goofs ® • Laughs and lessons from our readers