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.

Built for Real Life • A garage storage makeover created better organization—and an unexpected gathering place

PAMELA ANDERSON’S GARDEN SECRETS • The actress and activist shows how a thoughtfully designed landscape can create a memorable first impression

Gothic Gardening • There is beauty on the dark side! Give your flower beds a Halloween-inspired makeover with dramatic foliage and spooky stems. Plants with maroon, deep purple and nearly black foliage and blooms can transform any garden into a hauntingly gorgeous display. Chloe Hurst, author of Darkness in Bloom and creator of @theg0thgarden, recommends varieties such as black mondo grass, Black Suited bearded iris, Midnight Marvel hibiscus, Black Ship lilies and Luna Red peperomia (pictured). “Statues, garden urns and thrifted decor can also add to the atmosphere,” says Hurst. “A broken chandelier or tall candelabras mixed in with plants can make a garden feel abandoned and secretive.”

ELEVATED HOME FINDS • Furnishing your living spaces is a long-term commitment. Our editors tested popular picks to find the ones worth living with day to day.

ALL-NEW DIY BOOK WORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER!

BIG IDEAS FOR A SMALL BATHROOM • With the right storage, a bit of DIY ingenuity and smart design choices, you can make every square inch work harder—and look better as it does

Acrylic Vanity Organizer • Keep go-to products handy and visible without the clutter

10 Ways to Make a Small Bathroom Feel Bigger • Design pros share simple features that create a brighter, airier bathroom with a more spacious feel

Bathroom Storage MVPs • These hardworking organizers maximize space, reduce clutter and keep everyday essentials within reach

PUT YOUR GARAGE TO WO R K • Don’t let a lack of storage turn the space into a cluttered catchall—bring order to the chaos with a system built for real life

Stock Your Slatwall • The panels are up—now it’s time to customize them. These six accessory types turn a blank wall into a storage system tailored to the way you work.

LATHE-TURNED WALL HOOKS • Give everyday items a dedicated home with this DIY storage solution

HOW TO SEAL BASEBOARDS • Stop drafts in their tracks and take control of energy loss in your home

STONE COUNTERTOPS • Whether you’re drawn to dramatic veining or family-friendly durability, here’s what to know before choosing a countertop for your home

Countertop Edges, Explained • The shape of your countertop’s edge influences its style, safety and everyday performance

DRIVEWAY DETAILING • Ready to kick dirt, dust and pet hair to the curb? These four easy projects deliver a fresher, cleaner ride—without the professional price tag.

Make Leather Interiors Shine • Regular cleaning and conditioning keeps leather soft, supple and looking its best

DIY Car-Cleaning Gel • Turn this childhood favorite into a secret weapon for cleaning hard-to-reach spots

Send Pet Hair Packing • Don’t let every trip to the dog park turn your car into a fur trap—learn a simple technique to lift stubborn pet hair fast

Clean Out Cruddy Cup Holders • These catchall spaces fill up fast with coins, clutter and mystery gunk. Here’s how to reclaim them for your drinks again.

10 Good Habits for a Cleaner Car • How you treat your car between deep cleans can make all the difference in controlling mess, odors and everyday clutter

A RUNG ABOVE THE REST • Whether you need a single-step stool or an ultra tall extension ladder, learn how to choose the best...