Light Bulb Recycling Guide
You can recycle those old light bulbs, but there are a few important things to know before you toss them in the bin.
How To Choose The Right Electric Bike
From batteries to bike lanes, here's what you might not have thought about when considering buying an e-bike.
New 2023 Energy Tax Credits and Rebates You Can Use to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
How to finesse your home's energy efficiency by using the new rebates and tax incentives for HVAC, solar and more.
The Best Firewood Racks of 2022
Outdoor firewood racks keeps wood off the ground, neatly stacked and ready for the next firepit or fireplace gathering.
What To Compost From Your Garden
Deciding what to put in your compost pile depends on what you have in your garden. Some things are good...
Solar Panel Maintenance Guide
From droughts to blizzards, here's how to keep your residential solar panels performing at their peak.
What To Know About Solar Batteries
Solar battery technology has advanced in leaps and bounds in recent years. Here's what makes a battery a solar battery.
Guide To Water Storage Tanks
Water storage tanks are the backbone of a well pump system. They can be metal or plastic, pressurized or not,...
What to Know About Replacing Gas Appliances in Your Home
From heat pumps to induction stoves, here are the appliances you can install to switch away from gas — and...
The Benefits of Using Crushed Seashells in Your Soil
Are crushed seashells the answer for improving your garden soil? Under the right conditions, they might be just what...
Beginner’s Guide to Carnivorous Houseplants
A plant enthusiast's guide to three of the most common species of carnivorous houseplants, as well as their unusual needs
How To Conserve Your Pool Water This Summer
Reduce swimming pool water loss with these pro tips, good in the summer and year-round.
What Is an Electric Composter and How Does It Work?
Electric composters are a recent innovation with a promising future. Now you can compost at home in small spaces with...
Is Recycling Plastic Even Worth It?
Most of our plastic isn't getting recycled. Here are some easy ways we can help fix that.
Growing and Caring for a Pothos Plant
A houseplant mainstay for decades, there's nothing to dislike about a hardy and graceful pothos plant. Here's how to grow...
How Much Do Solar Panels Cost?
This often-asked question doesn't have a simple answer, but our explanation of the factors that determine solar panel cost can...
Four Best Greenhouse Plastics
Greenhouses covered with glass can be beautiful. But for the DIY gardener, greenhouse plastic is a more practical option.
How to Tell Real Leather vs. Fake Leather
Beautiful, natural things, like leather, pearls and granite, are often imitated. And sometimes the less expensive faux version is the...
7 Best Fertilizers for Houseplants
Houseplants rely on you for the nutrients they need to remain healthy. Choose the best fertilizer for your houseplants and...
Everything You Need To Know About Watering Houseplants
With a little know-how, even a rookie can keep the thirstiest houseplants hydrated and happy.
Rain Barrels: How To Collect Rain Water
Rain barrels are fairly easy to set up and can provide benefits to you and the environment. Here are some...
Greenhouses & Acreage
The projects and features in our greenhouse and acreage package are a modernized take on living on and with the...
15 Things to Look for When Buying Land
Owning a piece of land and getting away from it all sounds great, but you have some homework to do...
Why Are Cities Banning Natural Gas in New Construction?
As we adapt for a greener, healthier future, electric heat pumps and induction cooking are becoming more popular.
Solar Power Leads Latest Federal Push for Clean Energy
The president and his administration are looking to get clean energy initiatives back on track in the U.S. Here's how.
No Job Is too Tough for Family Handyman Approved Grime Hand Soap
A fiercely degreasing hand soap that's still gentle on your skin? Give this Family Handyman Approved Grime Hand Soap a...
I Tried Amazon’s Top Rated Outdoor Composter
This rotating compost bin makes spinning my garden's favorite treat easier than ever — and it churns out more compost.
Brighten Up Any Project with the Family Handyman Approved Nebo Omni 2k Work Light
Looking for an addition to your toolbox that shines? Try the compact, bright and long-lasting Nebo Omni 2k work light.