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| January |
Features - Flooring With A Staple Gun (Throw away the glue, here's a floorcovering that almost installs itself); A Family Album For Your Home (This idea can make record-keeping a snap for the do-it-yourself homeowner); The Overnight Solution (The easy way to give your bathroom a new look without spending an arm or leg); Decorate With Wood Mouldings (Delightful, surprising ways to class up just about every room in the house); Install Your Own Water Heater (Special photo guide that will help you save money, time and breakdowns); Should You Buy Your Own Phones? (The why's and how's of buying and hooking up your own phones to save money); How To Care For Old Clocks (Step-by-step techniques to bring those treasured timepieces back to life); Kitchen Remodeling Basics (The big picture of kitchen make-overs, plus special tips for do-it-yourselfers); New Life For Old Trunks (Sharp investors can easily earn back up to four times the money they spend); How To Reupholster A Chair (If you've had any reupholstery done lately, you'll appreciate this advice); Make A Gingerbread House For $10 (Assemble this unique, inexpensive pre-fab dollhouse in your own workshop); The Log Home Revival (In-the-know tips on what you should know before ordering the new log home) Columns - Reader Letters (Comments, opinions and information from readers); Editor's Tests (Evaluations by our editors on tools and other products); Ask Handyman (Answers to questions to save you time, money and effort); Product News (Our column covering products just on the market) Departments - Information (Literature on subjects of interest to do-ot-yourselfers); Book Reviews (A sampling of helpful reading for the homeowner); Handyman Index (An index reference to the previous nine issues) |
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| March |
Features - The Easy-Does-It Deck (How to construct a simple one-level deck using pressure-treated Outdoor Wood); Build Yourself A Backyard Vacation (Complete how-to-do-it plans using fiberglass panels for patios and carports); Four Great Garden Projects (Build a trellis, pot display, vegetable table and hanging garden from wood); A Workshop You Can Hang On A Wall (A low-cost miter arm attachment turns your circular saw into a wonder tool); How To Keep From Killing Your Trees (There must be 60 ways a homeowner can damage trees without realizing it); Can This House Be Saved? (Our One Family's Home feature shows how to update a little one-bedroom home); Low-Buck Outdoor Furniture (You can get a full set of snappy looking outdoor furniture on a modest budget); Build A Rugged Retaining Wall & Patio (The cost is next to nothing following these step-by-step tips on using rock); How To Keep Your Chain Saw Running (A special photo guide on caring for saws to make wood cutting a breeze); Ideas For Bedroom Projects (Tips on how you can build both a "floating bed" and a "sleeper's paradise"); Speaker Kits: A Sound Investment (Now, save a bundle by ordering speaker kits and assembling them at home); The Recycled Bathroom (Four ways you can have a modern bath without tearing out the old fixtures) Columns - Readers Letters (Comments, opinions and information from readers); Ask Handyman (Answers to questions to save you time, money and effort); Product News (Our column covering products just on the market); Editors' Test (Evaluations by our editors on tools and other products) Departments - Information (Literature on subjects of interest to do-it-yourselfers); Book Reviews (A sampling of helpful reading for the homeowner); Handyman Index (An index reference to the previous nine issues) |
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| April |
Features - Give Your Home A Face Lift (A delightful collection of ways homeowners can give a home a totally new look); How Not TO Build Your Next Home (Former novice Ron Spear outlines mistakes he made so you can avoid them); Tips On Setting Up A Dream Shop (An actual workshop that'll start you dreaming, plus how-to tips from the owner); Easy-To-Build Bookshelves (By using this simple design and standard lumber sizes, it's yours for under $60); You Can Replace A Patio Door (Step-by-step guide on how to replace older doors with more energy-efficient units); The One-Day Paint Job (How to paint a multi-level house with a spray gun and scaffolding in one day); Do-It-Yourself Framing (How to use picture framing tool to make your own and save a bundle of money); Checklist For House Painters (Critical preparation steps include selecting paint, tools and painting accessories); How To Handle Insulation Scars (Here's how to cover up the plugs after the wall insulation crew leaves its scars); A Mini-Workbench You Can Build (It's easy to make for under $10, sturdy to work on and disassembles for storage); Installing Glass At Home (A do-it-yourselfer's guide to installing glass in wood and aluminum windows); Understanding DWV Systems (Author Richzrd Day shows you the basics of drain-waste-vent plumbing systems) Columns - Reader Letters (Comments, opinions and information from readers); Ask Handyman (Answers to questions to save you time, money and effort); Product News (Our column covering products just on the market); Editor's Tests (Evaluations by our editors on tools and other products) Departments - Information (Literature on subjects of interest to do-it-yourselfers); Book Reviews (A sampling of helpful reading for the homeowner); Handyman Index (An index reference to the previous nine issues) |
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| Summer |
Contents - Four Great Plan-Ahead Projects; The Do-It-Yourself Garage; Backyard Storage Solutions; Gear Up For House Painting; Do-It-Yourselfer's Guide To Greenhouses; Yes, It's A Garden Shelter; A Greenhouse You Can Build; The Easy-Does-It Deck; Reroofing: What You Should Know; The Inside Story On Siding; How To Seal An Asphalt Driveway; Install Your Own Television Antenna; "Gee-Whiz" Machines You Can Rent; A Log Bench For Backyards; Cure For Smoking Fireplaces; How To Cover Metal Chimney Pipes; Cap It With A Cupola; Big Payoff Weatherproofing; Guide To Replacing Storm Doors; Replace Your Own Window Glass; Make Your Own Glass Cutting-Board; How To Replace Glass To Save Energy; Four Half-Day Fix-Up Projects; Screens And How To Fix Them; Build A Fence With Fiberglass; How To Install A Roof-Top Ventilator; Gutters: Care And Repair; Tips On Installing Gutter Systems; How To Work With Concrete; Build A Rustic Outdoor Fireplace; How To Re-Web Patio Furniture; Tips On Using Exterior Stains; How To Be A Noise Detective; Outdoor Lighting For Home Security; How To Combat Rust; Water Your Lawn Automatically; How To Keep From Killing Your Trees; Build A Rugged Retaining Wall & Patio; You Can Replace A Patio Door; A Garden Tool Organizer You Can Build; A Ramada To Beat The Heat; Do-It-Yourself Ornamental Wrought Iron; Gear For The Complete Handyman; How-To Guide To The Perfect Lawn; Low-Voltage Lighting System; Project Headstart; Tips On Transporting Building Materials; The Modular Workshop; $50 Waterfall Rock Garden; Summer Project For Easy Living; How To Build A Brick & Sand Patio; How To Support A Tree |
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| July / August |
Features - Introducing The Dome Homes (Special report on a low-cost alternative to do-it-yourself home construction); Ceiling Fans Make A Comeback (How you can combine nostalgia with a common-sense way to save home energy); What To Do With Small Spaces (Great low-cost ideas on ways you can reclaim the wasted space in your home); Build A Budget Greenhouse (How to build a sturdy backyard greenhouse with basic tools and only $350); The Handyman's Magic Box (How a simple $30 volt/ohm meter can turn you into a small appliance repairman); Decorating Ideas For Dens (What you can do with a free-wheeling mixture of off-beat salvaged materials); Create Your Own Lamps (Why pay outrageous prices when you can build them cheaper and better yourself); New Ammunition For Home Security (A closed-circuit TV system lets you see who's there before you open the door); How To Save Money On Home Insurance (In-the-know tips on buying a homeowners policy, plus how to save up to 10%); Interview With A Burglar (To buy drugs, he stole over $1.5 million worth of goods from homes like yours); The Right Way To Fix Plaster (Basics of plaster construction, plus the right way to fix cracks for good); Vacation Homes You Can Build (Plans for unique vacation retreats, hand-picked for do-it-yourselfers); What To Do With Wet Basements (How to pin-point the causes, plus a complete photo guide to cures that work); Wooden Duck Decoys (As hunting decoys go synthetic, wooden versions are becoming a collectors rage); Installing DWV Systems (Last in a series, author Richard Day explains how to make the final hookups) Columns - Reader Letters (Comments, opinions and information from readers); Ask Handyman (Answers to questions to save you time, money and effort); Editors Tests (Evaluations by our editors on tools and other products); Product News (Our columns covering home products just on the market) Departments - Information (Literature on subjects of interest to do-it-yourselfers); Book Reviews (A sampling on helpful reading for the homeowner); Handyman Index (An index reference to the previous home issues) |
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| September |
Features - You Can Be A Solar Energy Experimenter (Build your own solar system and let the government pay for up to half of it); How Did The Price Of Homes Get So High? (First of a two-part series to show you why your home is a terrific investment); A Conversation Pit For Your Living Room! (A nifty way to plan and build a sunken area into a room of almost any size); Make-It-Yourself Stained Glass (Tips and techniques for duplicating expensive windows at down-home prices); How To Plug Up Heat Leaks (Special report on how to get ready for winter and those rising heating bills); Copy Centers: New Help For The Handyman (How you can take advantage of space-age equipment for projects of all kinds); The Professional Way To Remove Wallpaper ("Off-the-wall" Walt reveals hard-learned tricks to help make this job a snap); Thirty Ways To Save Electricity (The payback is tremendous compared to other ways of trimming utility costs); Tips On Building A Septic System (The basics of septic tanks, plus how to build an entire system by yourself); Slick Ways To Use Paneling (Paneling is showing up all over as homeowners discover its endless versatility); An Easy-Care Dog Kennel (Once you build this kennel, a hose is all you need to keep it sparkling clean); Build A Rustic Outdoor Fireplace (All you need to know to build a special backyard center for outdoor barbeques); The Amazing Sonotube! (How you can make virtually any type of home furnishings from giant fiber tubes) Columns - Reader Letters (Comments, opinions and information from readers); Ask Handyman (Answers to questions to save you time, money and effort); Editors Tests (Evaluations by our editors on tools and other products); Product News (Our columns covering home products just on the market) Departments - Book Reviews (A sampling of helpful reading for the homeowner); Information (Literature on subjects of interest to do-it-yourselfers); Handyman Index (An index reference to the previous nine issues) |
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| November |
Features - Build A Bunk-Bed Tower (Put two bunks, closet, bookshelves, chest and secretary in 45 square feet); Shortcut To The Owner-Built Home (How buying a pre-cut home can be your solution to a downpayment dilemma); How To Invest In Tools (Tools pay off by the work they do, and in more ways than just dollars); Cardboard Carpentry (How to use triple-thick corrugated cardboard for all types of home projects); Tool-Lovers Catalog (Back by popular demand, a brand-new guide to exciting tools and accessories); How To Choose And Use Paint Removers (Tips and techniques to help you recycle valuable furniture for your home); A New Basement For $100 (Transform your basement into clean, bright and useable living space); The Ultimate Bath (How installing exotic bath equipment can put Nature at your fingertips); Ways To Use Wainscoting (Paneling gives the traditional appeal of wainscoting throughout the house); An Easy Way To Form Concrete (New metal system available virtually makes assembling concrete forms a snap); Handyman's Guide To Auto Filters (Attention to three key filters helps you get more from buck-a-gallon gas); What To Do With Splitting Trees (Tips on using threaded rod, screw hooks, cable and braces to fix your trees); How To Install A Utility Sink (Plastic plumbing lets you do the job yourself in as little as two hours) Columns - Readers Letters (Comments, opinions and information from readers); Ask Handyman (Answers to questions to save you time, money and effort); Editors Test (Evaluations by our editors on tools and other products); Product News (Our columns covering home products just on the market) Departments - Information (Literature on subjects of interest to do-it-yourselfers); Book Reviews (A sampling of helpful reading for the homeowner); Handyman Index (An index reference to the previous nine issues) |
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