Across the country, homeowners are discovering that their weekend DIY projects could inadvertently void their insurance policies and result in thousands of dollars in costs. DIY projects can be so ...

Welcome to New Homeowner Bootcamp, Family Handyman’s essential guide for navigating the challenges of homeownership, from little-known post-purchase tasks to money-saving maintenance and upgrades.

A DIY bathroom remodel isn’t for the faint of heart. Among the do-it-yourself projects you could tackle in the home, it definitely ranks among the most challenging, combining such finicky and ...

Do-it-yourself home improvement projects are a rite of passage in homeownership, and most homeowners tackle them occasionally. But expectations — especially in the age of social media — can be set too ...

Fixing things in your home gives you a sense of achievement, not to mention cost savings. There’s actually a lot you can do with minimal effort. Here are a few simple do-it-yourself jobs for anyone to ...

If you're looking to increase the value of your home without breaking the bank, it might just be time to tackle your list of DIY projects. But make those projects count. It's okay to want to add charm ...

You’ve heard of FOMO, but what about FOMU? Researchers of our 2024 DIY Trend Report coined the term "fear of messing up," which encapsulates one of the main reasons homeowners say they avoid starting ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Working on a DIY project in your home can be immensely satisfying for several reasons. Completing a project on your own can be personally ...

What destroys the foundation of a house? Poor planning and maintenance. It can be easy to ignore your home’s foundation and assume it’s solid, but the truth is that over time, weather and daily life ...

The endeavor of taking on a DIY home project is exciting: the weekends spent planning, the trips to The Home Depot, and the feeling of pride while admiring your own work. DIY renovations are a ...

Like many do-it-yourself home projects, Alex Preston’s quest to transform her kitchen began on Pinterest. The room located at the back of her 1920s home in downtown Lancaster was small and cramped — ...