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| January |
Features - Simple Shelves (Here's what to build when your house runneth over); 7 Basic Plumbing Fixes (Repairs you can do, even if wrenches make you nervous); Repairing Ceramic Tile (Help for those tile traumas and grout gripes); Painting Furniture (New life for old furniture - we'll show you how) Departments - Editor's Letter (Oh, how humbling 800 lbs. of drywall can be); You Can Fix It (Tired Of That Outdated light fixture? Replace it); Ask Handyman (All about attic bypasses; removing carpet glue); Using Tools (Smart DIYers know how to sling a staple gun); Workshop Tips (Antique finishes; cutting thin strips); How A House Works (In praise of the lowly drain); New Products (No-spill spouts; comfortable tool grips; and more); How To Repair (Telephone static; spare parts for an old shaver); Woodworks (Complete cradle plans - all you supply is the lullaby); Handy Hints (Plastic tarps make great workshop walls); Wordless Workshop (Proof that some things are better left unsaid) |
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| February |
Features - Fireplace Mantel (Build a mantel that'll make your fireplace glow); Spray Painting (C'mon...is it really worth the mess? You bet!); How To Use Knots (Bowline, trucker's hitch, sheet bend, and more); Whole-House Humidifier (Fighting winter's dryness with a cental humidifier) Departments - Editor's Letter (Jackson, Georgia, on Highway 16); Ask Handyman (Fixing bouncy floors, hollow-core doors, and more); You Can Fix It (Follow these steps for smooth-sliding bifold doors); Workshop Tips (Carpet tape in the shop; longer life for belts); Using Tools (Hammer drills - the right tool for hard holes); How A House Works (Is it safe to remove that wall? Here's how to tell); New Products (A latex paint respirator; toolbox drawer liners); Woodwork (An oak trestle table that's just right for six); Handyman Garage (Brake symptoms you can't afford to ignore); Handy Hints (Scroll-saw blade saver; a neat stain applicator); How To Repair (Refrigerator repairs you can do yourself); 1-Year Index (Your guide to the last 10 issues of TFH); Wordless Workshop (This is something you don't have to read) |
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| March |
Features - Backyard Fort (If you build it, you bet the kids will come!); Deck First Aid (Here's our prescription for a better-than-new deck); How To Install A GFCI (Follow our guide to greater electrical safety); Ceramic Tile Entryway (It's a welcoming addition in any home) Departments - Editor's Letter (Machines, magic and model factories); Ask Handyman (Out-of-balance ceiling fan; sagging doors); Workshop Tips (Kitchen tools in the shop; affordable air nailers); How A House Works (Even brick fails eventually - here's what to do); Using Tools (Choosing and using the right extension cord); You Can Fix It (It's so simple to replace a broken vinyl floor tile); New Products (A powerful drill/driver; roller cleaning made easy); Woodworks (Go back in time with our backyard lawn glider); Handy Hints (To get a smooth bead of caulk, try an ice cube); Handyman Garage (Crash-parts quality; removing a stubborn oil filter); How To Repair (Ceramic cooktop stains; a leaky washing machine); Wordless Workshop (There's a message waiting for you) |
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| April |
Features - Backyard Island (You won't have to go far to enjoy this summer oasis); How-To-Repair Special (A complete guide to troubleshooting small gas engines); Installing A Pedestal Sink (Update your bath with a graceful, space-saving sink); Fence Repair (Get rid of wobbles, wiggles and sags - here's how) Departments - Editor's Letter (It just goes to show, you can't be good at everything); Ask Handyman (Stairs on uneven ground; drilling steel doors); Using Tools (The right tools for preserving your eyesight); You Can Fix It (Touch up scratches in your hardwood floors); How A House Works (How an asphalt shingled roof breaks down); Workshop Tips (Colorful sandpaper; table saw safety); New Products (Precision sanding sticks; a pint-sized chalk line); Handy Hints (Car door edge-guards can protect your trees); Woodworks (This desk clock even tells the phases of the moon); Handyman Garage (Too much oil; stopping belt squeaks, and more); Wordless Workshop (In search of elusive bathroom storage space) |
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| May |
Features - Buying Lumber (We clear up the mystery, so you get what you want); A New Front Door (Want to make a good first impression? Here's how); Timber Retaining Wall (Practical and beautiful, timber walls can do it all); Installing A Whole House Fan (A great alternative to central air on warm summer days) Departments - Editor's Letter (Saturday afternoons are made for projects like this); Ask Handyman (Lightning protection; attic exhaust fans, and more); You Can Fix It (New mirror? We'll show you how to hang it right); Using Tools (All about scribing - tools and tips for tighter fits); Workshop Tips (Drum sanding on a drill press; pads for C-clamps); How A House Works (Doors are built to last - even if you have teens); New Products (Brighter fluorescent lantern; no more cord mess); Woodworks (Our little red wagon is a real kit-pleaser); Handy Hints (A metal tape rule works great for fishing wires); Handyman Garage (Another motor oil myth; steering wheel shimmy); How To Repair (Dishwasher won't fill; outboard spark plugs); Wordless Workshop (Don't look now, but something's under the stairs) |
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| June |
Features - Using Tools Special Section (Here's how to get the most from your table saw); Colorful Wood Trim (Chair rail adds pizaz to a plain wall - check it out); A Glue-Down Wood Floor (Now it's easier to install a sleek hardwood floor); Ourdoor Furniture (Beautiful furniture you can build - even without a shop); Wet Basements (You are not alone, and yes, there is a cure) Departments - Editor's Letter (A few words about life's greatest endeavors); Ask Handyman (Installing brick veneer; fungus on the roof); You Can Fix It (What to do if a home run dents your metal siding); Workshop Tips (Handy glue spreaders; buying dado blades); How A House Works (Making latex paint perform better); New Products (Kid-sized garden tools; a smart bath fan, and more); Handy Hints (An unsharpened pencil makes a great push stick); Handyman Garage (Faded trim? Here's how to get it black again); How To Repair (Why should you ground a small engine, anyway?); Wordless Workshop (Picture this - every little thing in its place) |
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| July / August |
Features - Automatic Garage Door Openers (How to install them right, plus tips to keep them safe); Garden Shed (Storage space so lovely, you could almost call it home); Removing A Wall (Dreaming of a more open floor plan? Here's how to get it) Departments - Editor's Letter (We'll help you find the info for your next project); Ask Handyman (Help for an antique mirror; choosing a carpet pad); Using Tools (Random orbital sanders - why DIYers love 'em); You Can Fix It (Get a handle on replacing a doorknob); Workshop Tips (Hand screw tricks; easy saw blade cleaning); How A House Works (Shading strategies to help you keep cool); New Products (Heavy-duty handsaws; fun night-lights, and more); Handyman Garage (Three electronic ignition fixes you can do yourself); How To Repair (Worn vacuum cleaner brushes? Here's what to do); Handy Hints (A foam cooler makes a great paint-rolling pan); Woodworks (Here's the perfect solution for hallway clutter); Wordless Workshop (Feed 'em right, and they'll grow big and strong) |
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| October |
Features - Handy Hints Special Section (The fourth annual collection of our readers' best tips); Furniture Repair (Inexpensive fixes for the misfit furniture at your house); Eight Ways To Save Money (You'll lower your fuel bills and help the planet, too); Painting Metal (Tools and techniques to take the pain out of painting) Departments - Editor's Letter (When you're remodeling, every bit of faith helps); Ask Handyman (Wet basement blues; mole trouble; wind turbines); How A House Works (Making your home more energy efficient); Using Tools (Getting every inch from your tape measure); Workshop Tips (Goof-proof depth stops; rust-cleaning blocks); New Products (Paint pens; a cargo net for your car; and more); Woodworks (An easy-to-build chest, and a stenciling guide too); Handyman Garage (Decoding those tailpipe smoke signals); How To Repair (Hard-starting lawnmower; creeping lawn tractor); You Can Fix It (How to replace that unsightly cutting board); Wordless Workshop (Now, here's a hearth in the right place |
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| November / December |
Features - The Best Workbench (Use our plans to design the right workbench for you); Wood Beam Ceiling (It looks like a masterpiece, builds like a paint-by-number!); Hanging Drapes And Valances (A custom installation - at a fraction of the price) Departments - Editor's Letter (If you're going to DIY, it helps to know the language); Workshop Tips (Wheels for tools; hassle-free hand planing); Ask Handyman (Repairing nail pops; insulating recessed lights); Using Tools (Power nailing saves time and your thumb); How A House Works (Six electrical shortcuts you should never take); You Can Fix It (Replacing the lift cords on your ventetian blinds); New Products (Padlock protection; exceptional scissors, and more); Handy Hints (A rubber chair tip makes a great screwdriver grip); Woodworks (The catch of the day? Our beautiful Trout box); Handyman Garage (Oil drain plug repairs; cures for soggy carpets); Wordless Workshop (A place for little pieces - so you get a little peace) |
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