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Family Handyman

Winter 2020
Magazine

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.

WHY I DIY

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

Handy Hints • Clever solutions from our readers

Home Care • HEALTH MAINTENANCE & REPAIR STORAGE & ORGANIZATION

OPEN-CELL VS. CLOSED-CELL SPRAY FOAM

Add Soft-Close to Cabinets • You don’t have to buy new cabinets to get soft, quiet-closing doors and drawers. Soft-close doors and drawers not only keep the kitchen quiet but also help reduce wear and tear on your cabinetry.

WHERE DO I NEED AFCI OUTLETS?

Running your HVAC fan • Some people are big fans of running an HVAC fan continuously, especially to reduce indoor allergens. Should you? Here are the pros and cons:

MINERAL SPIRITS VS. PAINT THINNER

Replace Grease-Pack Gas Valves

2x4 grades: Can you tell the difference?

homeLAB A TESTING ZONE FOR INNOVATIONS • We built homeLAB to keep you up-todate on materials, techniques and technology. The space will evolve constantly to show you the best innovations in DIY.

ultimate SLEEPING ROOM • Bedroom upgrades for better sleep

MORE THAN A HEADBOARD • Designer style—plus lighting, charging and a secret space

the smartest END TABLE • Modern style on the outside, modern technology hidden within

TAMING TECH CLUTTER • Streamline components and hide your wires

PLUGGED IN! • Your gear is always ready to go!

7 TIPS FOR A better BATHROOM • Save time, money and energy with these simple tips

HEATED FLOOR THE EASY WAY • Heat film has big advantages over other options

WHY PLUMBING NEEDS AIR • Understanding the dynamics of indoor plumbing

ICE DAMS • 17 things homeowners must know

Best ProTips • Expert advice from the job site

Work Wheels • Expert advice on repair, maintenance and gear.

work+shop

READER INFO • Need more Family Handyman? Get our best tips and hints in your inbox. Sign up at tfhmag.com/diytips

Family Handyman

Great Goofs® • Laughs and lessons from our readers


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Frequency: Every other month Pages: 96 Publisher: Trusted Media Brands Inc. Edition: Winter 2020

OverDrive Magazine

  • Release date: November 26, 2019

Formats

OverDrive Magazine

subjects

Home & Garden

Languages

English

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.

WHY I DIY

MORE family handyman

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

Handy Hints • Clever solutions from our readers

Home Care • HEALTH MAINTENANCE & REPAIR STORAGE & ORGANIZATION

OPEN-CELL VS. CLOSED-CELL SPRAY FOAM

Add Soft-Close to Cabinets • You don’t have to buy new cabinets to get soft, quiet-closing doors and drawers. Soft-close doors and drawers not only keep the kitchen quiet but also help reduce wear and tear on your cabinetry.

WHERE DO I NEED AFCI OUTLETS?

Running your HVAC fan • Some people are big fans of running an HVAC fan continuously, especially to reduce indoor allergens. Should you? Here are the pros and cons:

MINERAL SPIRITS VS. PAINT THINNER

Replace Grease-Pack Gas Valves

2x4 grades: Can you tell the difference?

homeLAB A TESTING ZONE FOR INNOVATIONS • We built homeLAB to keep you up-todate on materials, techniques and technology. The space will evolve constantly to show you the best innovations in DIY.

ultimate SLEEPING ROOM • Bedroom upgrades for better sleep

MORE THAN A HEADBOARD • Designer style—plus lighting, charging and a secret space

the smartest END TABLE • Modern style on the outside, modern technology hidden within

TAMING TECH CLUTTER • Streamline components and hide your wires

PLUGGED IN! • Your gear is always ready to go!

7 TIPS FOR A better BATHROOM • Save time, money and energy with these simple tips

HEATED FLOOR THE EASY WAY • Heat film has big advantages over other options

WHY PLUMBING NEEDS AIR • Understanding the dynamics of indoor plumbing

ICE DAMS • 17 things homeowners must know

Best ProTips • Expert advice from the job site

Work Wheels • Expert advice on repair, maintenance and gear.

work+shop

READER INFO • Need more Family Handyman? Get our best tips and hints in your inbox. Sign up at tfhmag.com/diytips

Family Handyman

Great Goofs® • Laughs and lessons from our readers


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