We Tried Benjamin Moore’s 2021 Paint Color of the Year
Aegean Teal caught the attention of our team here at Family Handyman. Here's why we love it.
7 Fascinating Indoor Plant Facts
Learn facts about various indoor plants and how to care for them.
Why Is My Plant Leaning Over?
How can you tell if your leggy plant needs more light? Look to see if it is stretching toward the...
What to Know About Shipping Container Homes
Whether as a tiny home or an ambitious multi-story project, shipping container homes offer an affordable, versatile way to build...
Vintage Family Handyman Project: Add a Recycling Center to Your Home
In celebration of Family Handyman's 70th anniversary, we're flipping through the pages of some decades-old magazines and sharing a few...
5 Places to Donate Tools You’re Not Using Anymore
Make some extra room in your garage or workshop by donating your unwanted tools and building materials to one of...
The 5 Worst Things to Throw in the Recycling Bin
Don't make the mistake of throwing these items in your home recycling bin.
WORX Launches New Line of Electric Pressure Washers
WORX appears to have entered the pressure washing market at exactly the right time.
11 Items You Didn’t Know You Could Recycle or Upcycle
You're already recycling paper, bottles and cans, but there's so much more that you can keep out of landfills.
What Happens When You Put the Wrong Thing in the Recycling Bin?
Aspirational recyclers may be costing the environment and the economy.
Are PV Panels Right For Your Roof?
Photovoltaic solar panels are getting cheaper and more efficient, but they're still not for everyone. These questions will help you...
27 Fantastic Tiny Homes Built With Recycled Materials
The DIY tiny house movement is all about reducing consumption. Check out some tiny homes that took it a step...
30 Zero Waste Tips for Your Home
Looking to create a more sustainable home for you and your family? Check out these zero waste tips that are...
10 Secret Kitchen Ingredients That Can Help Your Garden Grow
These common kitchen pantry ingredients will bring new life and color to your garden.
Here’s What Really Happens to Recycled Plastic
This is what happens to plastic from the moment you toss it into the recycling bin to when its materials...
30 Ways to Recycle Just About Anything
There's no reason household cast-offs should be destined for the dump—plenty of nearby agencies are more than willing to give...
13 ‘Going Green’ Myths, Busted
The truth about when to turn off lights or use your air conditioner.
Here’s What Plastic Recycling Numbers Mean
On most plastic, you'll find a number, from one to seven. That number is a resin identification code used to...
These Solar Smart Home Products Help Lower Utility Bills
Go green and save a little green with these solar-powered smart home products.
13 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at Home
Show your green side by taking small steps to reduce your carbon footprint at home. It's rewarding to do what...
Save BIG with these Tricks to Save Energy
Are you ready to save energy while helping the environment and your wallet?
18 Strange Things You Never Knew You Could Recycle
Don't throw out that clutter quite yet! Make sure to check if those items can be reused with this list...
6 Most Common Types of Maple Trees
Learn the species of maple trees most commonly found in the United States, and how to tell them apart.
What Is Houseplant Insurance?
Struggling to keep your houseplants healthy? It might be time to look into houseplant insurance.