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    The 6 Best Heated Vests to Keep Your Core Toasty and Warm

    Bone-chilling cold keeping you indoors this winter? Try one of these best heated vests to keep your core (and the rest of you!) toasty and warm.

    The 7 Best Safety Glasses of 2022

    Keep your eyes protected and your vision clear with these picks for best safety glasses on the market.


    6 Best Fleece Vests for Working Outside This Fall

    Adding a work-friendly fleece vest to your wardrobe is a smart choice that pays off all year long.


    10 Best Fleece Jackets to Keep You Warm

    Soft and comfortable, fleece jackets keep you warm without weighing you down. Check out our 10 favorites for both work...


    The Best Work Socks for Heavy-Duty Use

    Steel-toed shoes and work boots can do a number on socks! We've rounded up the toughest, most comfortable work socks.

    8 Best Circuit Breaker Finders

    Organizing your electrical panel doesn't have to be intimidating. Find and label unknown circuits safely with these best circuit breaker...


    Save Your Joints with These Flexible Knee Pads for DIYers

    We tried these comfy gel knee pads that every DIYer needs to know about.

    How Do You Get the Smoke Smell Out of Clothes?

    Try these tips and no one will ever know you just spent the weekend in the woods.


    How to Build an Infrared Sauna

    Get all the benefits of a sauna without the expensive health club membership.


    How to Build a Portable Sauna

    DIY a portable sauna? No sweat.


    How to Recess Hinges on a Door

    Learn how to mortise door hinges using a router.

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    Stay Shady with This Family Handyman Approved Sun Shirt

    Have some fun in the sun wearing this Family Handyman Approved work shirt with built-in UV protection.


    The Lixada Blocklight Is a Small Flashlight with Lots of Power

    Let there be light with you everywhere you go with these super-compact and affordable Family Handyman approved flashlights.


    We Tried This Multi-Tool That Stashes on the Back of Your Phone

    A multi-tool that attaches to your phone! We gave this novel idea and all its components a try.


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    The Eleven Percent: Meet Bella Weinstein, Founder of Handyma’am Goods

    Bella Weinstein talks about greening the clothing industry, her inventive Drapron and what's in her tool bag.


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    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.

    A Family Handyman Approved Father’s Day Gift Guide

    Struggling to find the right Father's Day gift for your dad? Check out these Family Handyman Approved products any DIY...


    What’s In My Toolbox? A Pro Roofer’s Essential Tools

    A look inside the toolbox of a pro roofer.


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    Family Handyman Approved: TheFitLife Expandable Hose

    I’m done with traditional rubber hoses, and I think you should be, too.  Instead, give this Family Handyman Approved TheFitLife...


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    These Stylish and Tough Stoggles Safety Glasses Are Family Handyman Approved

    Whether you work in the trades or you're a DIY enthusiast, safety glasses are an essential tool. Recently I picked...


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    Get Your Hands On Some Family Handyman Approved Hestra Job Duratan Flex Work Gloves

    When headed outdoors to work on your spring projects, the first essential tool to reach for...


    Family Handyman Approved: Handyma’am Goods Cotton Overalls

    Handyma'am Goods makes durable, functional women's workwear without sacrificing comfort or style.


    O’Keeffe’s Working Hands Cream is a Favorite for DIYers

    This affordable hand cream heals and smooths even the most over-worked skin.


    How to Install Crown Molding on Kitchen Cabinets

    Upgrade your kitchen cabinets with crown molding. We'll show you how.


    How to Build a DIY Radiator Cover

    Give your old-fashioned radiators some style. It's really not that hard, even if you're new to DIY. We'll show you...

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    The Favorite Tools of Pro Tradespeople

    We talked to a collection of professionals across the trades to learn which tools they rely on most on the...


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    8 Best Boot Dryers

    Working in wet conditions is tough, and there's no reason to make it worse by wearing wet boots! Here's a...


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    Family Handyman Approved: Keen Utility Red Hook Work Boots

    A work boot that feels more like a sneaker.


    How to Make a DIY Storage Ottoman

    Build this footstool and gain a perfect place to stow your stuff.


    Table Saw Tips and Techniques

    Get better performance from your bench top or stationary table saw. With these jigs and accessories you can make safer,...


    The Heated Vest Amazon Reviewers Rave About

    Stay cozy on frigid winter nights with this genius battery-powered heated vest.