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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.

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Eye-Catching Cottage Updates • Masters of Flip hosts went all in on a cheerful color palette with this Nashville home reno

Color Everywhere

Outdoor Luxury • Make roughing it a little more comfortable with these portable, practical campsite upgrades

Sleep in a Cot Fit for a King

Upgrade Your Entryway • Smart ideas and easy DIYs for making your front porch an inviting outdoor oasis

Thwart Porch Pirates • A welcoming entryway shouldn’t be an open invitation for package thieves. Use these tips to keep your home and deliveries safe.

5 FREE STORAGE PROJECT PLANS

Modern House Numbers • Add functional flair to your entryway with this customizable weekend build

Front Door Refresh • Achieve a professional paint finish without taking it off the hinges

HOW TO INSTALL A Porch Light Fixture • Upgrade your outdoor space with bold and bright statement lighting

ULTIMATE GUIDE TO Easy-Care Landscaping • Transforming your front yard can be done with minimal effort and tools. Take these tips, dig in and see your home’s curb appeal bloom.

Easy Planting Plan • For our front yard garden, we chose three types of anchor plants in various sizes that are all ideal for use in perennial beds.

Edge a Garden Bed • Your landscape will be tidy, polished and easy to maintain when you contain it with metal edging

You’ve Mail Got • Curb appeal isn’t only about big-ticket renovations. Swap out or fix up your mailbox and enjoy the difference every day!

Install a Mailbox • Dress up your doorstep with a wall-mounted model that complements your home’s style

Paint a Mailbox • Make a faded paint job look new again with a protective spray-on finish

Toolbox Heroes • Whether you’re tackling home repairs, assembling furniture or starting your next DIY project, having the right tools on hand can make all the difference. In this guide we go back to basics, covering the must-have hand tools every homeowner and hobbyist should own.

Slot In the Right Screwdriver • Screwdrivers come in a dizzying array of slot configurations and sizes. Here are the five types you should start with.

Complete Your Collection • Stock your toolbox with these everyday MVPs, and you’ll be ready for any job around the house

Indoor Pest Control • Bugs bugging you? Keep unwelcome guests out of your home for good with guidance from an expert.

How to Give Ants the Boot

Quick and Easy Furniture Facelifts • Bring your favorite tables, bookshelves and chairs back to life with some fundamental fixes

Spring into Action • Family Handyman readers share field-tested tips for tackling your seasonal to-do list

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Ultimate Gnome Home • A Family Handyman reader transformed the stump of a cherished oak tree into a backyard statement piece