
How to Build a Classic Pergola
Get more shade with this low-maintenance retreat.
By David Radtke in The Family Handyman - June 2002
Extremes: The Most Expensive Home in America
What does William Randolf Heart's house have that makes it worth $165 million?
Sharpen your hedge shears, pruning shears and grass clippers at home with simple tools.
By David Radtke in The Family Handyman - March 2000
How To Sharpen Tools: Mower Blades, Axes and Shovels
A bench grinder, file and cone-shaped blade balancer are the key tools for creating a sharp edge and well-balanced blade. Plus, how to file and hone an axe using a sharpening stone, and even how to sharpen a shovel.
By David Radtke in The Family Handyman - April 2000
How To Remove a Tree Stump Painlessly
Use potassium nitrate stump remover to decompose old stumps.
By the experts at The Family Handyman in The Family Handyman - April 2000
18 Frugal Furniture Shopping Secrets
Wall and floor treatments set the scene, but furniture pieces play the supporting and star roles.
How to Build a Concrete Block Retaining Wall: DIY Plans and Instructions
Step-by-step instructions for building an attractive retaining wall using Versa-Lok concrete blocks.
By Spike Carlsen in The Family Handyman - April 2000
Floral expert Rebecca Cole brings Harvard research to life with how-to ideas for everyday display and care.
Expert tips for dramatic transformations.