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Family Handyman Print Magazine

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Inside every issue, homeowners like yourself can find detailed instructions for large-scale projects, get handy hints for small improvements, learn money-saving repairs, research the best tools and gain trusted DIY advice from industry pros

Painting

Home construction

Construction

How to & Repair

Tools, Tips & Techniques for DIy Success

Regular features like Stuff We Love, homeLAB and Handy Hints highlight our editors' favorite tools, materials & gear, our readers' cleverest DIY solutions, plus our BEST tips for getting your projects done right.

Projects for Every Level of DIYer

Whether you're building a beginner step stool or framing a storage shed, we'll guide you every step of the way. Our home improvements include step-by-step directions, detailed photos and helpful shopping lists, so you can complete every project confidently.

Best Pro Tips

Meet experienced tradesmen who share their secrets for flawless results, saving money and tackling tough jobs. From plumbing and electrical pros to interior remodeling, woodworking, and automobile experts, you'll get proven advice you can trust.

Trusted Home Care Advice

Learn just how easy it is to maintain your home yourself and save hundreds of dollars. From replacing a faucet to repairing your appliances, you’ll find easy-to-follow guides that will help you complete tasks safely & correctly…all without calling expensive repairmen!

Product details

  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ September 22, 2009
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B002PXVYEQ
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 21,643 ratings

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Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
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Customers say

Customers find the value of the magazine excellent for DIY on a budget. They also appreciate the interesting tips, helpful information, and practical suggestions. Readers say the instructions are well-written, easy to follow, and detailed. They appreciate the nice pictures and great illustrations. Customers also say the projects are good and keep them busy. However, some customers feel the magazine contains too many advertisements.

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930 customers mention840 positive90 negative

Customers find the content interesting, helpful, and practical for DIYers. They say it provides practical advice on how to fix things, and it provides new skills, confidence, and excitement about the things they do. Customers also say the magazine is helpful for anything you're doing to your home, and provides great advice for novices.

"...They also describe the function of tools and explain the use of materials. The diversity of the articles means that I find something in every issue...." Read more

"...I'm so happy that we came across this magazine. It's provided us with new skills, confidence, and excitement about the things that we can now create...." Read more

"...Easy cabinet repairs (Simple fixes for everything from stubborn drawers to dull finishes.)*..." Read more

"Has many good, interesting and useful articles !!." Read more

291 customers mention258 positive33 negative

Customers find the instructions in the magazine well written, easy to follow, and understand. They also appreciate the detailed directions of how things are made. Readers say the magazine is a favorite for simple, inexpensive, and timely home maintenance. They mention the projects and tips seem doable, and it's written in an approachable way.

"...This one is easy to read. So far, the articles have been easy to discern from the ads, not that I mind ads, I just do not want to hunt for bits of..." Read more

"...This magazine is wonderfully informative, with well written and illustrated articles...." Read more

"...I enjoy the ideas presented in this magazines; which are simple to create, with the how-to given within the pages...." Read more

"...reader DIY tips, and a handful of projects with decent instructions...." Read more

210 customers mention192 positive18 negative

Customers find the magazine worth the low price for the great, simple, and inexpensive tips and tricks. They also say it's an enjoyable read for the low cost and an ideal purchase for homeowners. Readers also mention that the magazine has money-saving fixes for ATVs and motorcycles.

"...doesn't require specialized training or certification, and the cost savings is there. I absolutely love this magazine and read it cover to cover...." Read more

"...Car & Garage (Six easy, money saving fixes for ATV's and motorcycles.)*..." Read more

"==== SUMMARY ====Overall an enjoyable read for the low price. I usually find something useful in it...." Read more

"...Sure it has a lot of ads in it... big deal. It's really cheap. It has great tips and project ideas...." Read more

84 customers mention84 positive0 negative

Customers find the projects in the magazine good, interesting, and useful. They also say it has projects for the handyman, and tips for everyday use. Readers mention that the magazine has more advanced projects that can get experienced people moving.

"...but this magazine has a good selection of projects and ideas that occasionally fall into my skill range...." Read more

"...Has plans to build useful things indoor and outdoor, and landscaping. Handyman has useful maintenance for houses and vehicles...." Read more

"Always something interesting, tool reviews, projects, funny tales, ideas/projects to organize your home." Read more

"Always a good read with great ideas and good project details. A tradesman, usually I start with the tool related stories...." Read more

46 customers mention46 positive0 negative

Customers find the photos in the magazine beautiful, clear, and helpful. They also appreciate the excellent color rendition and illustrations that take them through all the steps. Readers also say the articles are written in a very down to earth style that anyone can follow.

"...The plentiful pictures are generally helpful and captioned.This is my favorite magazine right now; hence the five stars." Read more

"...This magazine is wonderfully informative, with well written and illustrated articles...." Read more

"...Magazine cover is bright with a good design and an attention getter. Was a gift from my daughter and she said it was easy to give through Amazon...." Read more

"...Oh, the photos of the project are beautiful and the finished look is stellar, but unless you devote your life to learning and purchase all the..." Read more

42 customers mention42 positive0 negative

Customers find the magazine entertaining, informative, and fun to peruse. They also say the content keeps them entertained and interested enough to look. Readers also say that the articles are informative and interesting most of the time. They say the magazine inspires fun ideas and makes them do-able.

"...It's provided us with new skills, confidence, and excitement about the things that we can now create. We will be renewing our subscription." Read more

"...Never-the-less, I find it a fun rag to peruse and usually get right down to it, when it lands in my hands...." Read more

"...However, the bottom-line is the content keeps us entertained and interested enough to look forward to the next edition.*..." Read more

"...It makes for an entertaining and useful magazine that I enjoy cover to cover 95% of the time...." Read more

26 customers mention26 positive0 negative

Customers find the magazine a great gift for anyone who loves to create with wood. They also say it's a good gift for old men, fathers, and new homeowners.

"...Also a good gift for the first time home buyer." Read more

"...It is a very practical gift and essential for a homeowner, especially a first-time home owner!..." Read more

"I love this magazine! A lot of simple tips and tricks. Great gift for a first time home owner...." Read more

"This is a great gift for ANYONE that loves to creat with wood. It has many ideas that can me made to improve and add to your home...." Read more

81 customers mention9 positive72 negative

Customers find the advertising in the magazine to be too much. They mention that half the magazine is advertisements, and the combination of so many ads and so many stories makes it difficult to read. Some readers also mention that the whole back of the magazine contains just pages of advertisements.

"...The advertisements are exhausting...." Read more

"...You people are perverts.Cons:1. Lots of ads. It's almost like it is a paper mall full of people trying to sell you stuff.2...." Read more

"...I find that there is an awful lot of advertising, and some of that advertising is for products I would never purchase, but I suppose that is needed..." Read more

"Lots of ads but that's typical with magazines these days. Still some good content and fun to flip through, definitely worth the price in my opinion...." Read more

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