March 2010 Volume 60, NO. 3, 506th Edition
Find these articles, tips and more in the March issue
of The Family Handyman magazine. On sale now at Lowe's and other
retailers.
Features
Carved stone fountain Build it in a weekend; no stone cutting experience required!
Recipe for a lush lawn Let Mr. Lawn show you how to wipe out weeds, water smart and fertilize right.
Easy cabinet repairs Simple fixes for everything from stubborn drawers to dull finishes.
Tips for a low-maintenance pond
A little extra care and effort now will mean a lot less work later.
Departments
Home Care & Repair Fix for crumbling brick mortar.
Do's & Don'ts Craft beautiful painted trim from MDF instead of wood.
Instant Project Wren houses made from vinyl fence posts and caps? Brilliant!
New Tools & Gear A big-heat soldering torch and a propane-powered leaf blower.
Question & Comment Do-it-yourself rain barrels, extension cord repairs.
Reader Projects From trash to treasure.
Car & Garage Six easy, money-saving fixes for ATVs and motorcycles.
Dollar Savvy Homeowner Choosing the right concrete landscaping block.
Handy Hints® Stay-put sofa shoes, no-mess paint touch-up and more.
Shop Rat A mega table for portable table saws and a cool little bench.
Wordless Workshop™ Fast, easy workbench drawers.
Great Goofs® A sledge, a fencepost and a water line. Need we say more?
Web Article Archive
Stylish shelves Store-bought cabinets make this project simple to build.
Hang anything Select the right hanger or anchor for pictures, mirrors and more.
Drywall Finishing Tips Professional advice for taping, applying setting compound and sanding sheetrock.
Adjust a stopper Fix your bathroom sink stopper so it pops like new!
Insulate your Basement With special framing and insulating techniques, your basement can be as comfortable as any other room in your home.
Replacement Windows Evaluate your old windows and decide if you need new ones.
Install a Dimmer Switch How to install a dimmer switch when the old electrical box is too small.
Energy Audit Find out where you're losing energy - and what you can do to stop it.
Shop Storage Solutions A compact miter box stand, adjustable-height saw horses and three more simple ways to make your small shop work like a big one.
Elegant Chair Rail Make this handsome chair rail from two stock moldings and two simple boards.
Fast Furniture Fixes Repair nicks, scratches, dings and dents in your wood furniture.
Video: Unclog a toilet Watch this four-minute video to learn the right way to unclog a toilet.
Tile Backsplash Use simple tile-setting techniques to create a sparkling fresh look in your kitchen, all in one weekend.
Bathroom Storage Triple your bathroom storage space with a larger medicine cabinet, glass shelves and built-in cabinets.
Kitchen Cabinet Repairs Quick and easy ways to make your cabinet doors, drawers and frames look and work like new again.
Clear Clogged Drains Most drain clogs can be cleared with a simple plunger and a snake. Here's how!
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