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.

WHY MAKING MATTERS

RENOVATING AND RESTORING PARADISE • Follow Bryan and Sarah Baeumler’s most ambitious project ever: a boutique Bahamas resort

What’s New

YARD WORK MADE EASY • Whether you’re pulling stubborn weeds or reviving a dingy deck, these editor-tested picks help lighten the load

THE CORNER BAR, AT HOME • Experts guide you through designing and stocking your dream bar. Just be warned: Your friends and family might never let you off hosting duty.

Lathe-Turned Tap Handles • Pour a little personality into your setup with this customizable wood-turning project

Blueprint for a Better Bar • Smart design choices turn a basic home bar into a comfortable, inviting place where guests will want to linger

Best Bar Toppers • A bar designer and educator shares her favorite countertop materials for indoor and outdoor setups

The Mixologist’s Toolkit • Ten essentials that unlock hundreds of classic cocktails

A SLICE OF SHOP LIFE • Actor and woodshop proprietor Nick Offerman shares sawdust-laden musings on craftsmanship, creativity and biting off more than he can chew

PLYWOOD, UNLEASHED • Inspired by our first issue, we challenged our editors and readers alike to make something amazing from this timeless staple

OSB Coffee Table • A single sheet and a day in the shop are all it takes to create a functional design from humble materials

Plywood Chair • Play with curves to transform a flat sheet into a striking sculptural form

Plywood Floor Lamp • Keeping materials simple doesn’t have to mean sacrificing style

PAINTED STRIPES • Give your walls a bold new look in a single day

CHAIN SAW BASICS • From gas vs. electric to bar length and maintenance, here’s what you need to know

How to Use a Chainsaw Safely • These hardworking tools can save you time and effort in the yard, but they must be handled with care

OLD FORMS, NEW THINKING • From spoon carving to chair making, Aspen Golann’s work is rooted in tradition—and knowing when to break from it

ALL-STAR SHOP TIPS • For decades, Family Handyman readers have shared clever solutions for measuring, cutting, sanding and more. These are a few of our tried-and-true favorites.

READER INFO

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UP TO THE CHALLENGE • Woodworker and custom furniture maker Lee Buchanan tackled a unique Murphy bed makeover